2026 Taste of the Coast Celebration
Saturday, September 12, 2026

Join the North Carolina Coastal Federation for the Taste of the Coast Celebration, a fun summer evening celebrating North Carolina’s beautiful and bountiful coast!

This festive celebration will include food and wine pairings, fresh N.C. oysters (raw and steamed), and live music. Back again this year is the outstanding silent auction featuring the best of the coast, from weekend trips, boat tours, artwork and more. Our auction will open August 15 and new items will be added every week!

Registration for the Taste of the Coast Celebration opens July 1. Register by 5pm on August 15 and enjoy 10% off your ticket price, using discount code EARLY.

Get Involved 
Are you interested in supporting the Taste of the Coast Celebration? Join us as a sponsor, an oyster grower, volunteer, or donate to our silent auction! Please email Catherine Snead (catherines@nccoast.org) for more information, or sign up as a sponsor using this registration page.

Thank you to our Sponsors

  • First National Bank