Shucked and Sauced Returns for the Third Annual Oyster, Seafood, and Barbecue Fundraiser in Hampton Park

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The Charleston Parks Conservancy announces that tickets are now available for the highly anticipated event, Shucked and Sauced. The fundraiser is the city’s premier oyster, seafood, and barbecue celebration set against the picturesque backdrop of the Rose Pavilion at Hampton Park on Sunday, February 4, 2024, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Funds raised from this event directly contribute to the enhancement and care of 24 of Charleston’s parks, ensuring a sustainable future for cherished community spaces.

“Shucked and Sauced is unlike any other, offering a rare opportunity to indulge in exceptional food and live music with the company of fellow park enthusiasts, all while supporting a cause that connects people to their parks,” said Darlene Heater, CEO of Charleston Parks Conservancy. “Guests will not only savor the best of Charleston’s culinary scene but also actively contribute to the mission of the Conservancy, ensuring the vitality and accessibility of our parks for generations to come.”

Tickets are $175 each and include libations, an immersive oyster roast, and seafood offerings curated by renowned establishments, including The Ordinary, Nicos’s Oyster + Seafood, 167 Raw, and The Smoking Pot. Additionally, local pitmasters like Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint will be on hand to ensure guests get perfectly (barbecue) sauced as they listen to live music from Dallas Baker and Friends.

Thank you to the generous businesses and organizations that have committed to sponsoring this fundraiser: Stage: Happy Homes Property Managers, Bar: The Exchange Company & First Home Mortgage; Shucked: South State Bank and Maynard Nexsen; Sauced: Liollio Architecture, Smithey Ironware Company.

There are sponsorships still available. Contact Emily Topham (etopham@charlestonparksconservancy.org) to learn how your support can impact Charleston’s parks.

About the Charleston Parks Conservancy
The Charleston Parks Conservancy is a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring the people of Charleston to connect with their parks and create stunning public places and a strong community. For more than 15 years, the Conservancy has had a hand in renovating and beautifying 25 parks in partnership with the City of Charleston. Notable projects include the renovation of Colonial Lake, the Rose Pavilion at Hampton Park, Moultrie Playground, St. Julian Devine Community Center and Park, Magnolia Park and Community Garden, Medway Park, and Community Garden, and Corrine Jones Community Garden. For more information, visit www.charlestonparksconservancy.org.