OYSTER FESTIVAL 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes! Tickets are required for the City Walk Brewing Oyster festival, otherwise 205 Main Ave NE is closed to the public until 5pm.

    Prices will vary depending on when you purchase — so grab yours early for the best deal!

    VIP Pre Order: $80 / VIP Day Of: $90

    GA Pre Order: $50 / GA Day Of: $60

    Kids Pre Order: $15 / Kids Day Of: $20

  • The oyster roast runs for 1-4pm and City Walk Brewing reopens to the public at 5pm, giving you plenty of time to slurp and savor as many oysters as you can handle!

    VIP Admission is at Noon and includes additional premium hors d’oeuvres!

    Enjoy Raw Oysters, Roasted Oysters, Steamed Shrimp and a Pig Roast with Scratch Sides!

  • Yes, if we’re not sold out! A limited number of tickets will be available at the gate on a first-come, first-served basis. Advance purchase is highly recommended to guarantee your spot!

  • We’ve got a stacked lineup of live local music to keep the vibes going all day long! Expect everything from beachy tunes to high-energy Southern rock. Full schedule coming soon!

    🎶 Featured bands:

    • Will Willis and Co

    • Purple Pandas

    • HEADLINER:  The Extraordinnaires

  • 📍 City Walk Brewing Biergarten
    205 Main Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601

    We're right along Hickory's City Walk — plenty of space to roam, dance, and enjoy the party!

  • Our parking lot will be closed the day of the event. But, Tthere’s plenty of free parking nearby, including:

    • Street parking along Main Ave and adjacent blocks (over 150 parking spots)

    • Several Free Public lots within walking distance.

    We will have a free golf cart shuttle service for guest.

    We do recommend carpooling or using a 3rd party service, if you can!

  • No outside food or drinks, please! We've got everything you need on-site — from fresh oysters and local bites to ice-cold brews from City Walk Brewing and more.

  • Absolutely, we pride ourselves in being family-friendly. From our music lineup to food, we’re accommodating for the kiddos to enjoy a day at the festival!

  • This is a rain or shine event! We’ll have grand tents on turf and cover in place — plus oysters taste just as good under a canopy. 😉

    Plus, City Walk Brewing and Cranford Bros has plenty of tables inside in the event of the rain.