Oyster Roast for the Birds
January 17 | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
You eat the oysters – the birds eat the shells! Our annual Oyster Roast returns on January 17, 2026.
The evening celebrates North Carolina’s oyster season with all-you-can-eat oysters and shrimp, as well as non-seafood and vegetarian dishes. Proceeds from ticket sales support the park’s conservation and education programs, but the Oyster Roast also helps the birds in a much more immediate way. After the event, the discarded oyster shells will be collected, cleaned, and placed in the aviaries to provide an important source of calcium for many of the park’s feathered residents throughout the breeding season.
Menu Includes:
- Steamed and raw oyster bar
- Steamed shrimp
- Pork BBQ sliders
- Veggie cakes
- Coleslaw
- Hushpuppies
- Sweet tea, unsweet tea and bottled water
Alcoholic beverages will not be available on site this year, but guests 21+ may bring their own.
Event FAQs
What menu items do tickets include?
Steamed and raw oyster bar – Steamed shrimp – Pork BBQ sliders – Veggie cakes – Coleslaw – Hushpuppies – Sweet tea, unsweet tea and bottled water.
Is this event outdoors?
This event takes place in and around Sylvan Heights Bird Park’s Toad Hall Pavilion, which is sheltered from inclement weather and equipped with heaters and a fireplace. However, guests should plan to dress for January temperatures.
What happens if it rains on the night of the event?
This event will take place rain or shine in Sylvan Heights Bird Park’s Toad Hall Pavilion. It will not be rescheduled in the event of rain.
What is the refund policy?
Tickets may be refunded up to 7 days before the event. Tickets will not be refunded after 6 p.m. on January 10, 2026. Eventbrite’s ticket processing fees can not be refunded at any time.
What is the dress code for this event?
The dress code for this event is casual.
Thank you to our event sponsors!
