Time To Shellabrate!
The Roanoke Island Historical Association (RIHA) is proud to announce the second annual Shellabration and BBQ event will take place November 1, 2026, from 1pm-4pm at the Safe Harbor Marina and Tiki Bar. This event is sponsored, in part, by a grant from the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau.
Building on the momentum of last years inaugural event success, this year’s event will feature an expanded lineup of North Carolina oyster farmers and additional local barbecue vendors, while keeping the ticket price unchanged at $95.
Guests will have the opportunity to sample oysters from North Carolina growers and enjoy a variety of regional food specialties. Shucked and roasted oysters will be served alongside barbecue, chowders, biscuits, desserts, and entertainment will include live music by local band, Partly Crowdy.
The $95 ticket includes all food, two drink tickets and live entertainment. Ample parking will be available. The event is open to guests ages 21 and older.
Vendors
These are just some of the amazing oyster farms, breweries, and restaurants on the OBX that will be represented at the Shellabration!
The Shellabration & BBQ takes place at Tiki Bar at Safe Harbor Marina in Wanchese, NC. The event itself will be outdoors, under a large tent.
Oysters
Oysters will be provided by farmers from across the North Carolina coast. Get ready to experience your oysters fried, raw, steamed, baked, and more. We’ll be featuring 4 different oyster stations representing different North Carolina oyster farms. Cousins’ Oysters will be on site serving fresh oysters all day long, and Salt & Cypress will be onsite frying oysters and serving shrimp burgers.
BBQ
Several local Outer Banks barbecue restaurants serving traditional Eastern Carolina BBQ and sides.
Chowder
On a cool day in November, nothing is better than a nice bowl of Hatteras Clam Chowder. Johanna’s at Wanchese Tiki Hut will be onsite serving authentic Eastern NC chowders.
Baked Goods
We’re proud to be partnering with Bethany United Methodist Church in Wanchese who will provide cakes, brownies, and bars at the Shellabration.
Food Vendors
Partly Crowdy will be serving up classic rock tunes all day!
Live Music at the Shellabration is generously sponsored by
Powwow
Native Pre-Show
Enjoy a Powwow performance at the Shellabration, performed by members of the Native Cast of The Lost Colony. The Powwow will feature a variety of dances, musical demonstrations, and more!
The Shellabration Powwow is generously sponsored by
Looking for a great place to stay while Shellabrating? Check out our Lodging Partners for the event!
Sponsor lounge and table seating are also available for purchase. For sponsorship information, contact Matt Gabbard at 252-473-2127 or mgabbard@thelostcolony.org.
