The annual NC Oyster Festival brings together toe-tapping music, culinary delights, unique shopping and the regionally celebrated Oyster, to thousands of tourists and locals each year in Shallotte, NC. With two full days to enjoy the festival you will be able to walk the grounds and peruse the variety of vendors showcasing their artwork and crafts, bring your beach chair and find a spot by the stage to listen to the featured entertainers, enjoy the competition as a spectator or go for the gold in one of the Oyster contests. There is a variety of cuisines including oysters showcased in an assortment of mouth-watering ways.

The North Carolina Department of Insurance will have a vendor booth onsite to answer your insurance questions, help educate North Carolinians on what the Department does and explain how we may can assist with your insurance needs or concerns.