Oyster Festival

duration: 9:30am - 6:00 pm
cancellation_summary: If you need to cancel for any reason, you can do so up to 24 hours before. You can call 843-559-6867 or email info@deepwatervineyard.com.
meeting_point: 6775 Bears Bluff Rd, Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487
accessibility: Stroller and wheelchair accessible
description: Our annual Cork Shuckin' Festival is a fun-filled day for the whole family! We'll have local, steamed oysters for $18 a bucket in advance (market price the day of). Along with your pre-paid oyster bucket, you'll get free entrance into the festival for your whole car.

Don't want to buy oysters ahead of time?? Totally fine! Entrance to the festival will be $5 per person (18 and under free), the day of.

Join us for a wine tasting for $15 per person. The bar will also have wine, mead, beer, bloody marys, mimosas, mulled wine, and wine slushies.

Live music, lawn games, good vibes, and oysters...the perfect February day!
what_is_included: By purchasing your $18 oyster bucket in advance, you'll gain free entrance into the festival for everyone in your car.

Don't want to buy oysters ahead of time?? Totally fine! Entrance to the festival will be $5 per person (18 and under free), the day of.

Once you're into the festival you have access to:
- Live music all day
- Lawn games including a jump castle, cornhole, giant Jenga, connect 4, croquet, and ladder golf.
- Animals including Pee-Wee our piggy, chickens, ducks, Carlos the rabbit, and Maggie and Tara our mini-highland cows.
- Various vendors selling locally made/grown items
- Community shuckers/towels and crackers/hot sauce/cocktail sauce with oyster bucket purchase
what_is_not_included: - Buckets of oysters if not pre-paid ahead of time (market price day of)
- Food trucks (for purchase)
- Local vendors (for purchase)
- Purchases from the gift shop and bars can be placed on a tab, for your convenience
check_in_details: When you arrive at the gate, give your name to the attendants and they'll check you've pre-paid for a bucket of oysters. With that oyster purchase, you'll gain free entry for everyone in your car.

If oysters weren't purchased ahead of time, you'll pay $5 per person at the gate to gain entry (18 and under are free).

Once inside the festival, stop at the ID tent to get a wristband and sign up for a wine tasting if you'd like! Or, get a wristband and head to the barn for other drink options.

The oyster tent can be found on the lawn. Pre-sale buckets can be picked up using your name at the oyster tent. Buckets purchased the day of the festival will be market price.
what_to_bring: Blankets, chairs, and gloves/oyster shuckers are highly recommended for an enjoyable day!

Outside coolers are welcome, but no outside alcohol is permitted.
special_requirements: Children under 18 are free.
faqs: Do I need to purchase oysters ahead of time?
We highly encourage pre-sales for oyster buckets, and your entrance fee for your whole car is included. Presales help us determine how many oysters to plan for. They will be $18 per bucket ahead of time. The day of the festival, oysters will be market priced, while they last.

What if I don't want to purchase oysters, but I want to come to the festival?
Totally fine! Entrance to the festival will be $5 per person, the day of. Cash or card will be accepted a the gate. (18 and under are free). Proceeds benefit local charities.

Will you be offering wine tastings?
Yes, every 45 minutes throughout the day, starting at 10:00. Sign up at the ID tent when you arrive. $15/pp for a set menu of 6 wines and a stemless wine glass to take home.

Is this a family friendly event?
Yes! As always, the vineyard is kid and dog friendly. Dogs have to remain on leashes. Kids are welcome to join in on the fun with our kids slushies, say hello to our various animals, and enjoy games on the lawn.