Mount Pleasant’s Lowcountry Oyster Festival, a popular annual event, was canceled early Friday due to safety concerns for volunteers and attendees amid ongoing winter weather impacts.
Cancellation Details
Organizers prioritized safety following last weekend’s winter storm, which left lingering hazards like ice in South Carolina.​
Ticket refunds will process starting Monday for all purchasers. [context]
Oysters Redistribution
Approximately 45,000 pounds of oysters, prepped for the festival, will be donated or sold to regional vendors instead of wasted. [context]
Regional Context
This follows four storm-related deaths statewide, including local hypothermia cases, highlighting persistent cold risks that likely prompted the decision.​
