Fifth-Annual Alabama Oyster Social Raises $45,000 for Shellfish Research

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Dressed and grilled oysters at the Alabama Oyster Social.
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The Alabama Farmers Pavilion in Auburn.
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Chefs grilled oysters at the event.
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Chefs offered a wide variety of bites.
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Hundreds of oyster lovers attended the Alabama Oyster Social.
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Chefs present dishes at the Alabama Oyster Social.
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The event featured a 32-foot raw bar.
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Chefs came in from all over the region.
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Dressed oysters at the Alabama Oyster Social.
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Grilling oysters at the Alabama Oyster Social.
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The raw bar was stocked with more than a dozen unique oysters.
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Working the grill at the Alabama Oyster Social.
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Chefs in attendance included David Bancroft (left), Bill Briand (center) and Justin DeVillier (right).
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Oyster lovers picked over the raw bar.
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Chefs grilled oysters outside.
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Tasting tables were filled with other eats and drinks from Southern bakers, farmers, foragers, butchers and brewers.
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The charity event raised $45,000 for Auburn University’s Shellfish Laboratory.
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The Alabama Oyster Social will return in 2019.