Tickets on sale now: Southern Shuckdown Oyster Roast benefiting the Big Red Barn Retreat
February 10, 2026
Proudly Presented by The Folline King Group at Merrill Lynch, a Bank of America Company
The Big Red Barn Retreat announce the 4th Annual Southern Shuckdown Oyster Roast, presented by The Folline King Group at Merrill Lynch, a Bank of America Company. This highly anticipated community event will take place on Friday, March 27, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the beautiful and historic The Hall at Senate’s End.
Proceeds from the Southern Shuckdown will directly support the Big Red Barn Retreat’s mission to serve our nation’s heroes through evidence-based programs and supportive services that promote posttraumatic growth.
The event is proudly presented by Merrill Lynch, a Bank of America Company, a long-standing supporter of the veteran and first responder communities.
“For more than 100 years, Bank of America has been deeply committed to supporting veterans, service members, and their families who have contributed so much to our communities and our country,” said Vaughn K. Reynolds, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Market Executive and Bank of America Columbia President. “It is an honor to partner with the Big Red Barn Retreat as they provide life-changing programs and services to one of South Carolina’s most vulnerable populations.”
Tickets for the Southern Shuckdown are $75 per person (plus fees) and include:
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Access to the Southern Shuckdown Oyster Roast
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Unlimited oysters and Southern fare catered by Dupre Catering & Events
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Two drink tickets valid for beer, wine, or soft drinks
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Participation in the silent auction
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Live music entertainment by The Mustache Brothers
Additional beverage tickets will be available for purchase during the event.
We invite you to join in celebrating Southern hospitality while supporting those who have served our nation. To purchase tickets, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/
About The Big Red Barn Retreat
Located in Blythewood, SC, the Big Red Barn Retreat is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to helping heroes thrive. We achieve this mission by providing transformative programs and services to veterans, active-duty service members, first responders, and their families. The Big Red Barn Retreat emphasizes the importance of posttraumatic growth (PTG), which is a studied science that results in turning struggle into strength. We offer Warrior PATHH and Struggle Well, which are PTG-based programs for our heroes, at no cost. In addition to our programs, we offer a variety of science-backed services, not only for our heroes, but also for their families. The services include equine-assisted therapy, yoga, tai chi, healing arts, and more. To learn more, please visit our website.
