Lowcountry Oyster Festival

Charleston, SC

Website: http://www.charlestonrestaurantassociation.com/lowcountry-oyster-festival/

Considered the world's largest oyster festival, this tribute to the mighty mollusk sees 80,000 pounds shucked on a single day. Taking place on the grounds of the historic Boone Hall Plantation, the event features live entertainment, traditional oyster shucking and eating contests, dedicated children's area with pony rides and jump castles and representation by some of the area's favorite restaurants. For more information, please call (843) 577-4030 or visit charlestonrestaurantassociation.com.

The Lowcountry Oyster Festival is the world's largest oyster festival and has been named one of the "top 20 events in the southeast" by Southeastern Tourism Society. Highlights include the legendary "Oyster Shucking" and "Oyster Eating" Contests, live music from the main stage, wine, a selection of domestic and imported beers, a Children's Area complete with pony rides and jump castles and a "Food Court" showcasing a variety of local favorite restaurants to satisfy everyone's taste.