oyster fest info

what to expect november 8

Location: Smoky Hollow, 421 N. Harrington Street
Please note Tucker Street (between Harrington and West) in Smoky Hollow will be closed during the event.

You must get your ID checked and a wristband to enter the festival. All ticket holders should plan to enter Smoky Hollow from Tucker Street or W. Johnson Street.

VIP Hour Noon - 1 p.m.

Get your wristband and get ready to enjoy the festival! VIP ticket holders are invited to spend time at La Cucina or Moon Room. You are welcome to purchase beverages from these establishments and bring them into the festival. Please be respectful of their staff and their facilities!

Festival Open 1-4 p.m.

Check in at Tucker Street or W. Johnson Street to get your wristband and enjoy the rest of the afternoon.

Parking at Smoky Hollow

Parking is limited and rideshare apps and transit options are encouraged. Paid parking is available in the Smoky Hollow parking deck at N West + N. Harrington Streets. Street and deck parking are also available in and around this area of Downtown Raleigh. We recommend visiting the City of Raleigh website for more information on other downtown parking options.


Helping our Community

We want to acknowledge that we’re hosting a food festival during a time of food crisis—and we want to do our part to take care of our neighbors. We’re partnering with Ripe for Revival and asking you to bring healthy canned goods to support families in need. See below for a list of preferred items.

You can also donate to their Seeds of Service campaign, which helps serve families facing food insecurity. Visit @ripeforrevival on social media to learn how you can give or purchase vouchers for families to use on their pay-what-you-can Mobile Market. Together, we can Revive Communities through Food.

  • Canned vegetables (green beans, corn, etc., no or low sodium preferred)

  • Canned fruit (packed in juice or light syrup)

  • Beans (black, kidney, pinto, chickpeas, lentils, etc.)

  • Canned soups (hearty or low-sodium varieties)

  • Canned tuna, chicken, or salmon