A Very Merry Oyster Roast Nov. 14: Shucking for a Cause
October 20, 2026
The Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission’s (CCPRC) nonprofit partner, the Charleston County Parks Foundation, will host a special evening oyster roast fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 14! Held from 5:30 – 8 p.m., A Very Merry Oyster Roast will take place during the Holiday Festival of Lights at James Island County Park.
Come celebrate the season with two true Lowcountry traditions! This festive oyster roast will take place amid the twinkling two million bulbs of the Holiday Festival of Lights. Enjoy delicious oysters, good food, live music from the Rosemead Ramblers, with plenty of holiday cheer, all while supporting a great cause.
Proceeds from the event will benefit the Charleston County Parks Foundation. The foundation’s mission is to create opportunities for everyone to access, enjoy, and experience the county parks, while helping preserve and protect those treasured natural spaces for generations to come.
Tickets to A Very Merry Oyster Roast are $65 per person, which includes oysters, additional food options including hot dogs and chili, beer, wine, tea, lemonade and admission to the Holiday Festival of Lights. The oyster roast event will take place at the park’s Wando Shelter. After the event, guests are invited to enjoy the Holiday Festival of Lights and all its attractions.
Tickets can be purchased at CharlestonCountyParksFoundation.org (direct link: https://www.ccprc.com/event/a-very-merry-oyster-roast/619/).
The Holiday Festival of Lights at James Island County Park will open to the public on Friday, Nov. 13 and will be open daily through Dec. 31. For more information on the Holiday Festival of Lights, visit HolidayFestivalofLights.com.
