IPC Youth Oyster Roast

It was such fun to tag along with my three teenagers to their youth group oyster roast at the Van Puffelen/McLean Farm. The cool weather that's finally coming around couldn't be more perfect for this fall oyster roast with games, hayrides and a bonfire.

A game of pumpkin bowling on the lawn, anyone?

Or a little canoeing on a beautiful lake? Benjamin, our mascot, looks rather nervous here.

Pumpkin carving! Hmmm......I was glad I was busy taking photos.

OK, I'll confess that the only reason I invited myself to this was to have some great oysters. And my favorite elder was going to cook it. So I made myself the official event photographer. Pretty sly, eh?

And did we have some beautifully steamed oysters.

My little friend, Catherine, shucked oysters like a pro and offered them to the guests around her. And she doesn't even eat them. This is the largest oyster she shucked for the day.


For those who dislike oysters or oysters disliking them, there were plenty of hot dogs and chili to be eaten.

And after the kids rode the hay rides around the lake, s'mores and hot chocolate were in order. It's just doesn't get better than this in Savannah....

Oyster Roast for 65

9 Boxes of oysters (40 lb box); for youth group 7 person/box of 40 lb. For adult gathering 5 person/box with other foods

2 quarts of cocktail sauce

65 hot dogs

15 quarts of chili