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🌱 What’s planned for Ocean Isle Beach’s 2026 North Carolina Oyster Festival?

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  • What's planned for Ocean Isle Beach's 2026 North Carolina Oyster Festival?

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• Celebrate Coastal Tradition at the 2026 North Carolina Oyster Festival (wardandsmith.com) — Ocean Isle Beach will host the 2026 North Carolina Oyster Festival on October 17–18, bringing live music, local food, and artisan vendors right to your backyard. Residents can enjoy oyster shucking and cooking contests, diverse performances, and family-friendly activities, with more details, volunteer options, and vendor info available on the festival's website.
   

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