Thursday, October 16 | 6-9 PM

The White Home

Get ready for an unforgettable experience at our highly anticipated premier fundraising event, the 19th Annual Oyster Roast, happening right on the grounds of the stunning, historic White Home. Indulge in a delectable feast of fresh oysters, a southern-style buffet, seasonal side dishes, and sweet treats. Sleeping Giant Distillery will be on-site serving up craft cocktails. Plus, enjoy complimentary wine, beer, and an exciting lineup of entertainment, including a silent auction, trip raffle, bucket raffles, and live music by the Cottonwood Bluegrass Band! All proceeds benefit Historic Rock Hill. Tickets are $100 for Historic Rock Hill members and $125 for non-members.

***Please note-We use the Zeffy platform, which allows HRH to retain 100% of proceeds of ticket sales. Donation towards ticket platform is not required and can be opted out of at the end of ticket purchase, but feel free to support if desired.***

The Golden Ticket
Destination Raffle

100 tickets available for $100 each.
The Winner chooses from an all-inclusive Cabo trip, the awe-inspiring red rock formations of Sedona, the picturesque vineyards of Tuscany, or immerse yourself in the rich heritage of Kentucky, where the smooth notes of bourbon echo the region’s storied past

Click here to read more about the details for the destinations.

Cabo

Sedona

Tuscany

Kentucky

Here’s How It Works.
Purchase Your Tickets: To enter the raffle, simply purchase your tickets for $100 each. Grab your tickets when you purchase your Oyster Roast admission tickets online, or the day of the event.  The more tickets you buy, the greater your chances of winning. Don't hesitate – grab your tickets early! We are capping this raffle to 100 tickets only! You have a great shot at winning!

Spread the Word: Help us make this fundraiser a resounding success by spreading the word among your family, friends, and colleagues. Share the event on social media, at your workplace, and in your community to get more people involved and maximize our fundraising efforts.

Raffle Drawing: Join us at the Oyster Roast on October 16th as we draw the lucky winner. The winner does not need to be present to win! 

Make a Difference: Remember, all proceeds from this raffle will go directly to benefit Historic Rock Hill. Your participation will contribute to the preservation of the White Home and allow us to continue our important historical programming. 

Bucket Raffle

New This Year!
This year we are changing things up and most of our auction items will be available in a bucket raffle! Join the fun and grab a book of tickets for a chance to win an array of amazing prizes! The more you buy, the better your chances! Tickets purchased before 10/15/25 will be pre-printed with your name and ready for pick-up at check-in - save time and effort, and purchase your tickets in advance!

Purchase a book of 32 tickets for $100 or get 96 tickets for $200.

Benefits of the Bucket Raffle: Use your tickets to bid on multiple items or go all in on that must have item by putting all of your tickets in that prize bucket to increase your chances of winning.

Winners: We will pick the winning tickets at the end of the evening. You do not need to be present to win.

Thank you for your support. Every contribution, big or small, makes a significant impact in preserving our history.

Event Details

Attire: Autumn Casual - think boots, jeans, vests, flannel, plaid, etc.

Parking: (No Parking on Reid Street)

  • Parking Deck on the Corner of Main St. & N. Elizabeth Ln.

  • Side Street Parking on Elizabeth Ln.

  • St. John's Church Parking Lot

  • Gravel lot behind the White Home

Dinner:  Featuring Nothing Butt Smoke will be on-site grilling up delicious BBQ and steaming fresh oysters!

Beverages:

  • Complimentary draft beer courtesy of B&B Distributors

  • Complimentary wine 

  • Soft drinks courtesy of Rock Hill Coca-Cola Bottling Co.

  • Specially Made Cocktails Courtesy of Sleeping Giant Distillery- $10.00 each.

Schedule:

  • 6:00 PM - Bar & Silent Auction Opens

  • 6:15 PM - Oyster Tables Open

  • 6:45 PM - Dinner Buffet Opens

  • 8:30 PM - Silent Auction Closes

  • 8:45 PM - Raffle Winners Announced

  • 9:00 PM - Event Concludes

Become An Oyster Roast Sponsor!

Support one of Rock Hill’s favorite traditions by sponsoring the 2025 Oyster Roast. Your sponsorship not only helps make this signature event possible, but also supports Historic Rock Hill’s mission to preserve and share our community’s history. Join us in making this year’s event the best one yet!

Support Our Silent Auction!

We’re gathering unique and exciting items for the 2025 Oyster Roast Silent Auction, and we need your help! Donating an item or experience is a great way to showcase your business or talents while supporting Historic Rock Hill’s mission of preserving our community’s history. Every contribution makes a difference—thank you for being part of this special event! To donate or sponsor, contact Jennifer Sandler.

Sign Up To Volunteer!

Click this link to sign up to become a volunteer for the event.
Volunteers get a free sheet of raffle tickets for the bucket raffle - a $100 value!