28th Annual Backcountry Oyster Roast

Name: 28th Annual Backcountry Oyster Roast
Start: 2026-11-19T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-11-20T02:00:00.000Z
Location: Sumter Museum

Sumter Museum | 122 N. Washington Street, Sumter, SC 29150

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Annual Sumter Museum oyster roast with all-you-can-eat oysters, additional food, beer, wine, and live music by Chappell Court Band. Member and non-member ticket options are listed by the museum.

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