LANDLOCKED 10: A DECADE OF SHOWING UP FOR SOUTHERN OYSTERS

Tickets go on sale this Wednesday, August 5th (National Oyster Day) at 8 pm Eastern

We're bringing together the best chefs, pit masters, oyster farmers, shuckers, brewers, and bartenders from the Southeast and beyond – and the community that loves them — for another unforgettable afternoon in Decatur, GA.

Your ticket includes: UNLIMITED oysters from the South's best oyster farms (while supplies last!), small bites from 65+ award winning chefs, BBQ, beer, wine, AND cocktails, access to exclusive Landlocked merch and new Oyster South gear, camaraderie, a raffle and hilarious Rock Paper Scissors battle to win a Big Green Egg, a live auction with epic tours and unique experiences... and many, many more surprises!

All ticket proceeds benefit Oyster South, the nonprofit behind LANDLOCKED. Your support keeps farmers connected, informed, and inspired, by:

• Providing education, training, and technical support for new and established oyster farmers.
• Increasing the visibility and value of Southern farm-raised oysters among chefs, consumers, and media.
• Fostering research, collaboration, and problem-solving across growers, scientists, resource managers, and culinary partners.
• Creating opportunities for students and emerging professionals to learn, contribute, and build careers in aquaculture.
• Host annual gatherings and community events—like LANDLOCKED, the Oyster South Symposium, and chef-driven activations—that bring the industry together.

To help spread the love of Southern oysters, ticket purchases are limited to a maximum of 4 per purchase.

MEET YOUR CHEF: Savor bites from an amazing line-up featuring the best talent in the Southeast and beyond. STARRING (with more to come):

Pete Amadhanirundr -- Puma Yu’s – Athens, GA

David Bancroft -- Acre | Bow & Arrow -- Auburn, AL

Drew Belline & Chase Green -- No. 246 –- Decatur, GA

Vishwesh Bhatt & George Brooks -- Chai Pani -- Atlanta, GA, Asheville, NC & Washington, DC

Dave Bonner -- Green Street Smoked Meats -- Chicago, IL

Bill Briand -- Littlebird -- Fairhope, AL

Andrew Brochu & Dave Baker -- Brochu’s Family Tradition – Savannah, GA

Eric Brooks -- Gigi’s Italian Kitchen and Restaurant -- Atlanta, GA

Griffin Bufkin & Mark Hanna -- Southern Soul Barbeque -- Saint Simons Island, GA

Erik Carreno & Mashama Bailey -- The Grey -- Savannah, GA

Brandon Carter & Opie Crooks -- Common Thread and Farm -- Savannah, GA

Juan Cassalett & Jill Mathias -- Chez Nous / Malagón -- Charleston, SC

Arnaldo Castillo -- Tio Lucho's / Hermanita -- Atlanta, GA

Matt Christison & Jon Ward -- Gene's -- Atlanta, GA

Camille Cook & Ian Mitchell -- Mosquito Supper Club -- New Orleans, LA

Erika Council -- Bomb Biscuit Co -- Atlanta, GA

Kathryn Fitzgerald & Joshua Fryer -- Last Dance -- Avondale Estates, GA

Masa Hamaya -- Shokudô -- Charleston, SC

Michael Hanna -- St. Vito Focacceria -- Nashville, TN

J. Trent Harris & Keith Miller -- Mujō / Koshu Club -- Atlanta, GA

Daniel Heinze -- Vern's -- Charleston, SC

Lis Hernandez & Ángela Cadena-- Arepa Mia -- Avondale Estates, GA

Samuel Herndon -- Atlanta, GA

Michael Hudman & Andy Ticer - Hog & Hominy -- Memphis, TN

Bryan Hull & Tyler Heath -- Misfitsss BBQ -- Atlanta, GA

Arturo Justo -- Kimball House -- Decatur, GA

Terry Koval -- The Deer & The Dove | Fawn Wine and Amaro Bar – Decatur, GA

Roderick Lassiter & Parnass Savang -- Talat Market -- Atlanta, GA

Mike Lata & Tori Schumacher -- The Ordinary / FIG -- Charleston, SC

James London -- Chubby Fish -- Charleston, SC

Claudia Martinez – Bar ANA -- Atlanta, GA

Bobby Matos – La Lucha – Houston, TX

Chris McCord & x Joe Schafer -- Bovino After Dark / 7th House – Atlanta, GA

Rob McDaniel – Bayonet | Helen – Birmingham, AL

Lucas McKinney - Josephine’s Gulf Coast Tradition - Houston, TX

Nicole Cabrera Mills – Pêche Seafood Grill – New Orleans, LA

Ian Mitchell – St. Claire – New Orleans, LA

Dean Neff – Seabird – Wilmington, NC

Erik Niel -- Easy Bistro | Main Street Meats | Little Coyote – Chattanooga, TN

Mia Orino & Carlo Gan – Kamayan – Doraville, GA

Robert Owens & Chris Lee – Owens & Co. – Smyrna, GA

Brian Paolina -- Lucy's -- Auburn, AL

Jason Paolini -- Lucian Books and Wine | Sargent – Atlanta, GA

Ryan Prewitt -- Pêche Seafood Grill – New Orleans, LA

Liz Roberts & Stuart Baesel -- Community Q BBQ – Decatur, GA

Aaron Russell & Jamie Russell -- Poor Hendrix | The Little Hippo -- Atlanta & Avondale Estates, GA

Ricky Saucedo & Matthew Odom – Porfina -- Atlanta, GA

Maggie Scales -- La Boulangerie, Link Restaurant Group -- New Orleans, LA

Jeremy Sewall -- Row 34 – Boston, MA

Christopher Sexton -- Hoodoo Brown BBQ – Ridgefield, CT

Michael Sheats & Shyretha Sheats – Mule Train – Atlanta, GA

Ryan Smith & Jake Pollitz – Staplehouse / Uberto – Atlanta, GA / Gay, GA

Bill Smith Jr -- Chapel Hill, NC

Chason Spencer & Maria La Mota Guerra -- Chancho King – Jacksonville, FL

Jarrett Stieber -- Little Bear -- Atlanta, GA

Frank Stitt & Adam Grusin -- Bottega | Chez Fonfon – Birmingham, AL

Patrick Stubbers -- Seabear Oyster Bar – Athens, GA

Julia Sullivan -- Henrietta Red | Judith -- Nashville, TN | Sewanee, TN

Austin Sumrall & Tresse Sumrall -- White Pillars / Siren Social Club – Biloxi, MS / Gulfport, MS

Hudson Terrell -- The Animal Farm / Gabagool Italian American – Columbus, GA

Sophina Uong -- Mister Mao – New Orleans, LA

…MORE COMING SOON!

MEET YOUR OYSTER FARMERS: Slurp fresh oysters on the half shell and chat with the wonderful people who grow 'em. FEATURING (with more to come):

Bayou Rosa Oysters (Leeville, LA)

Baywater Shellfish Co. (Northern Hood Canal, WA)

Big Tree Oyster Co. (Rockport, TX)

Bright Side Oyster Co. (Grand Isle, LA)

Cape Hatteras Oyster Co. (Buxton, NC)

Crystal Coast Oysters (Newport, NC)

Cypress Point Oyster Co. (Spring Creek, FL)

E.L. McIntosh & Son Oyster Company (Harris Neck, GA)

Everglades Oysters (Everglades City, FL)

Fishers Island Oyster Farm (Fishers Island, NY)

Grand Isle Sea Farms (Grand Isle, LA)

Grayson Bay Oyster Co. (Pensacola, FL)

Halcyon Sea Farm (Panacea, FL)

Hama Hama Oyster Company (Lilliwaup, WA)

Hog Island Oyster Co. (Tomales Bay, CA)

Holy Ground Oyster Company (Ocean Springs, MS)

Indian River Oyster Company (New Smyrna Beach, FL)

Island Creek Oysters (Duxbury, MA)

Lambert Shellfish (Machipongo, VA)

Lowcountry Oyster Company (Charleston, SC)

Magnolia Key Oyster Co. (Biloxi, MS)

Matheson Oyster Co. (Gloucester, VA)

May River Oyster Co. (Bluffton, SC)

Morris Family Shellfish Farms (Sea Level, NC)

M**der Point Oysters (Bayou La Batre, AL)

N. SEA. Oyster Co. (Surf City, NC)

Oyster Bros. Matagorda Pearls (Palacios, TX)

Pelican Oyster Co. (St. Marks National Wildlife Reserve, FL)

Point aux Pins Oyster Co. (Bayou La Batre, AL)

Serenoa Shellfish (Sopchoppy, FL)

SharkBite Oysters (New Smyrna Beach, FL)

Shiny Dimes Oyster Farm (FL)

Steamboat Wharf Oyster Company (Whitestone, VA)

Three Sisters Oyster Co. (Olivia, TX)

Tybee Oyster Company (Savannah, GA)

Keep checking this page and follow as we announce more talent: cocktailers, brewers, farms, and details on the live auction.

PARTNER WITH US!

If you are interested in being a sponsor, learn more about how you can help here.

Want to be a part of our growing community of scientists, shuckers, oyster geeks, foodies, chefs, industry and non-industry folks all year long? Consider becoming a member of Oyster South.