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Sunday, November 17th

11 a.m. — 5:30 p.m.

South Carolina Oyster Festival

$6 in advance, $10 the day of
Free for children 16 and under

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Robert Mills & Hampton-Preston : 1616 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201

UPDATE:
The festival has been moved to Sunday, Nov. 17 due to inclement weather.

The 23rd annual South Carolina Oyster Festival will take place on the grounds of Robert Mills and Hampton-Preston on Sunday, Nov. 17 from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Steamed oysters will be for sale by the bucket and brought to you by PEARLZ Oyster Bar. You’ll also be able to enjoy oyster shooters, fried oysters, and oyster gumbo! All of these delicious dishes will be available for purchase once inside the festival. If oysters are not your thing, choose from several other food vendors and ice cold beer for sale. Bring your chairs, your blankets, your oyster knives, and your appetite!

This event will also provide funds for the charitable efforts of PAALS and God’s Storehouse, so they are able to address specific projects within their organizations.

The Robert Mills House will be open to festival attendees from 2 - 4 p.m. for $2 per person. Please note that tours of the Woodrow Wilson Family Home will be closed to the public on Sunday, November 17th due to the Oyster Festival.

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    Tickets are $6 in advance, $10 the day of and free for children 16 and under!

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  • Questions?

    Visit scoysterfest.com for more information.

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Columbia, SC 29201

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All historic house and garden tours start at the Gift Shop at Robert Mills.
1616 Blanding Street
Columbia, SC 29201

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