Alston Wilkes Society Riverfront Roast

Join us for one of the Lowcountry's favorite fall traditions while making a lasting difference in the lives of veterans, children, adults, and families across South Carolina.
The 2026 Alston Wilkes Society Oyster Roast returns to Bowen's Island Restaurant (and its incredible views) for an evening of fresh oysters, delicious food, music, fellowship, raffles, and breathtaking marsh views, all while supporting programs that provide housing, reentry and support services for veterans, justice-involved individuals, people experiencing homelessness and under-served youth throughout our state.
📅 Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026
📍 Location: Bowen's Island Restaurant, Charleston, SC
🎟️ Tickets
Tickets will go on sale beginning July 28, 2026.
Be sure to mark yourself as "Interested" or "Going" so you'll be among the first to know when tickets become available. Additional event details, entertainment announcements, raffle prizes, and other exciting updates will be posted here throughout the summer.
🤝 Sponsorship Opportunities Available
We're currently seeking sponsors to help make this year's Oyster Roast our biggest and most impactful yet.
Businesses and organizations receive valuable recognition while directly supporting programs that help veterans experiencing homelessness, at-risk youth, individuals returning from incarceration, and families working toward brighter futures.
If your business is interested in sponsoring, or if you know someone who may be, we'd love to hear from you!
Learn more about sponsorship opportunities here:
https://givebutter.com/2026-aws-oyster-roast-sponsorship-bag61p
Or contact:
• Brad Bates: [email protected]
• Kate Paolino: [email protected]
About Alston Wilkes Society
Since 1962, Alston Wilkes Society has been providing second chances through housing, reentry and support services for veterans, justice-involved individuals, people experiencing homelessness and under-served youth that help individuals and families build stable, successful futures across South Carolina.
Thank you for supporting hope, healing, and second chances. We can't wait to see you at Bowen's Island this October!