THE ESSENTIALS

  • VIP entry begins at 3:00 PM
    General Admission entry begins at 4:00 PM

    Please note: Eventbrite only lists General Admission times. If you have a VIP ticket, your access begins at 3 PM!

    HEADS UP to our Oyster South Admirals & Anchors - your check-in is through the Captain’s Quarters presented by our friends at Switchyards. Follow the map below :)

  • We're proud to be back at Legacy Park for year 9! Legacy Park is conveniently located on the southeastern side of Decatur, just 1.3 miles from the Square. It’s easily accessible whether you’re walking, rolling, taking MARTA, or arriving by car. Learn more here.

  • There is construction going on at the Park, so please pardon any equipment at the drop off area!

  • Travel smart! There is no parking onsite at Legacy Park. Because of that, and because we have 17 cocktail stations (hello!), rideshare services or public transit are HIGHLY recommended. We will have a Rideshare Drop Off and Pick Up area in the front loop.
     

  • For designated drivers, parking will be available across the street at the Columbia Theological Seminary. The parking lot is in the Seminary Library area and the entrance is off Inman Drive. Because it's Sunday, you're also welcome to use available parking spots in front of Campbell Hall building. Parking is provided to vehicle owners at their own risk. There is NO overnight parking; cars left overnight will be towed at owner’s expense. Once again, we highly recommend Uber, Lyft or the rideshare of your choice.
     

  • Please remember to hydrate, hydrate, hydrate and don't forget to visit our SmartWater & Topo Chico stations!

  • And speaking of water, we are a rain OR shine event - so please dress accordingly!
     

  • No pets, no smoking, no outside food or beverage allowed.
     

  • All ticketholders must be 21 or older.
     

  • LANDLOCKED 9 is a cashless event and there is no ATM onsite. All food and drink are included in your admission ticket. However! We've got some killer merch this year, plus you'll wanna buy raffle tix for the Rock Paper Scissors competition to win a Big Green Egg bid on a Live Auction Experience...so bring your plastic!

GETTING IN

The festival entrance for both VIP and General Admission is through the oyster tent.

Follow the path up from the Rideshare Drop Off and you can't miss us!

MAKE YOUR TASTING PLAN

We're bigger and better than ever in year 9. Check out our lineup of chef and cocktail talent and make your plan now to hit up your favorites.

WE’RE BACK WITH ROCK PAPER SCISSORS!

We'll be hosting the Rock Paper Scissors competition again this year with our emcee since day one, Vas Sanchez. Start practicing your moves now for a chance to win a Big Green Egg! Please note that any Big Green Eggs won must be picked up at the event or the next morning at Legacy Park. Otherwise they'll go back to the BGE HQ (in Atlanta). There is no shipping.

To enter the competition, snag some tickets at the merch table or from any of our roving raffle ticket salespeople (look for the oyster and hot sauce costumes!!) : $25 for one, $100 for 5, or $150 for 10. We have Four (4) Big Green Eggs to give away this year. If you're lucky one of them could be rolling home with you!

GET READY FOR ANOTHER LIVE AUCTION…!

Grab a paddle and go big! We are excited to continue bringing our Live Auctions to the stage. We’ve got six once-in-a-lifetime experiences lined up for you and your crew to bid on:

  • Forgotten Coast with Kimball House, Shiny Dimes, Chef Julia Sullivan, & Creature Comforts: 3 days of the good life with the Kimball crew on their oyster lease in Spring Creek, FL (for up to 6 people)

  • New England Oyster Journey with Row 34, Island Creek Oysters & Hotel Commonwealth: 2 nights in historic Boston, a VIP dinner at Row 34, plus an excursion to Duxbury Bay (for up to 4 people)

  • Virginia is for Oyster South Lovers with Chef Brittanny Anderson, Shucking Lessons with The Oyster Ninja Gardner Douglas, and 3 Oyster Farm Tours: 2 days and 2 nights of touring and tasting throughout coastal Virginia (for up to 4 people)

  • Lowcountry Oyster Experience with Chubby Fish, Chez Nous, & Lowcountry Oyster Co.: 2 nights and a day or so that includes a VIP farm tour with Trey McMillan and amazing eats at Chubby Fish and Chez Nous (for up to 4 people)

  • Savannah Oyster Tastings On and Off the Water: Enjoy a Chef's Tasting by Chef Brandon Carter at Common Thread, a tour and tasting at Tybee Oyster Co. farm, with a picnic lunch from Flora and Fauna (for up to 4 people)

  • Louisiana Oyster Weekend with Pêche & Grand Isle Sea Farms: 2 nights in NOLA's French Quarter, dinner at Pêche, plus a personal tour of the coast with chef Ryan Prewitt and oyster grower Boris Guerrero (for up to 2 people)

  • Plus, an ATL staycation courtesy of Forth Hotel, a signed lot of books from Lucian Books & Wine, and a lifetime membership to our favorite neighborhood work club, Switchyards!

Ryan Prewitt himself will be taking the stage Sunday to auction off these spectacular experiences (including himself). Get out your bucket list and start dreaming now!

Check out the package details and live auction FAQ here.

A LITTLE FINE PRINT FOR YA

  • Heads up! When Oyster South folks aren't shucking mountains of oysters or keeping you hydrated, we'll be capturing photos and video at Landlocked 9. It’s possible that we may use your image for future promotional or commercial purposes. Please be aware that by entering the event, you consent to your name, voice or likeness being used by Oyster South to support our future nonprofit activities.

  • Y'all know the deal with oysters already, but the State of Georgia would like us to officially remind you: consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

YOUR IMPACT

This year more than ever, we are SO appreciative of your support of Oyster South. As you know, we are a nonprofit organization – which means our bottom line is measured in successful oyster farmers, healthy waters and good food across the region we serve. THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts for being part of LANDLOCKED 9. Your financial support is what keeps the lights on, but your love of our Southern oyster community is what keeps us moving forward.

We have a big year ahead of us. This Sunday, let's celebrate!
 

Beth Walton
Executive Director