Shuckin' in the Park Oyster Roast Returns to Moncks Corner

Annual springtime tradition brings oysters, live music, and family fun to Old Santee Canal Park on March 14

Mar. 3, 2026 at 8:20pm

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One of Berkeley County's most popular springtime traditions, the annual Shuckin' in the Park Oyster Roast, is returning to the scenic grounds of Old Santee Canal Park in Moncks Corner, South Carolina on Saturday, March 14. The event will feature Folly River oyster clusters, live music by The Novatones, food trucks, and family-friendly activities.

Why it matters

The Shuckin' in the Park Oyster Roast is a beloved annual event that celebrates the Lowcountry's rich oyster culture and traditions. It brings the community together for a day of food, music, and outdoor fun, while also highlighting the park's natural beauty and Santee Cooper's commitment to renewable energy.

The details

The park will open at 9 a.m., with Folly River oyster clusters served from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is $5 per person, with children under 12 getting in free. Guests can purchase gallon-sized buckets of oysters for $15, and several food trucks will be on-site offering additional food options. The event will also feature live music by The Novatones, a Charleston-area cover band, as well as family-friendly activities like jump castles.

  • The Shuckin' in the Park Oyster Roast is scheduled for Saturday, March 14, 2026.
  • The park will open at 9 a.m., with oysters served from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The players

Old Santee Canal Park

A scenic park in Moncks Corner, South Carolina that hosts the annual Shuckin' in the Park Oyster Roast.

Reed's Catering

A longtime Lowcountry catering company known for traditional oyster roasts, which will be providing the Folly River oyster clusters for the event.

The Novatones

A Charleston-area cover band that will be performing live music at the oyster roast.

Santee Cooper

The utility company that will be providing renewable Green Power to power the event, generated from solar, landfill biogas, and wind power produced in South Carolina.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

The Shuckin' in the Park Oyster Roast is a beloved annual tradition that celebrates the Lowcountry's rich oyster culture and community, while also showcasing the natural beauty of Old Santee Canal Park and Santee Cooper's commitment to renewable energy.