LOWCOUNTRY OYSTER FESTIVAL

Held at Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens each year, the Lowcountry Oyster Festival has been hailed as one of the top annual events by the Southeastern Tourism Society, featuring 60,000 pounds of fresh bivalves. Watch oyster-shucking and -eating contests, groove to live music, and sample food and beverages from local restaurants. Proceeds benefit the Lowcountry Hospitality Association. Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens, 1235 Long Point Rd., Mount Pleasant. Sunday, 10am-5pm. $23. www.lowcountryhospitalityassociation.com