Due to the pandemic, we will not be hosting our traditional Fall Oyster Crawl in 2020. However, several Trail wineries will be hosting their own oyster events on Nov. 14th and/or 15th.
Instead of crawling from winery to winery, we encourage visitors to make a reservation to spend the day at their favorite participating Trail winery to enjoy wine and oyster pairings. Several wineries may also feature live music.
Reservations may be required as seating will be limited due to social distancing requirements. We encourage you to check with participating wineries to learn more about their events, including hours and safety guidelines.
The following wineries are confirmed to be hosting an oyster-related event during the Crawl weekend (we will update this page as more wineries announce their plans):
Backporch Vineyard
16595 Wilmont Road
King George, VA 22485
(540) 940-3939
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Event: Oyster Celebration
Dates: Saturday, Nov. 14 from 12-6pm
Description: Oysters Cackalacky, Oysters on the Half Shell and Oysters Rockefeller by Denson’s. Live music by Hard to Tell.
Reservations info: Reservations are not required.
Ditchley Cider Works
1571 Ditchley Road
Kilmarnock, VA 22482
(757) 710-2890
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Event: Oysters at Ditchley
Dates: Saturday, Nov. 14 from 1-5pm & Sunday, Nov. 15 from 11am-4pm
Description: Local Virginia oysters will be available on the half shell, roasted and fried. Oyster stew will also be available. Live music on Saturday from 1:30-4:30pm by the Legal Tender Trio.
Reservations info: Reservations are not required but can be made by submitting an email to [email protected].
General’s Ridge Vineyard
1618 Weldons Dr
Hague, VA 22469
804-472-3172
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Event: GRV WOMP (Wine, Oysters & Music Party)
Dates: Saturday, Nov. 14 from 12-6pm & Sunday, Nov. 15 from 12-5pm
Description: Oysters Rockefeller & Oysters with North Carolina Cackalacky Sauce by Jay’s Place. Live music on Saturday from 2-5pm by Ronnie Richards and on Sunday from 2-5pm by Dave “Smitty” Smith. The event and music will be primarily outdoors, weather permitting; however, there will also be indoor seating available.
Reservations info: Reservations may be made by calling (804) 223-2478 but are not required.
Good Luck Cellars
1025 Good Luck Rd
Kilmarnock, VA 22482
804-435-1416
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Event: Plan on a Shelluva Good Time
Dates: Saturday, Nov. 14 from 11-6pm & Sunday, Nov. 15 from 12-5pm
Description: Featuring oyster dishes from Salty Bob’s food truck. Live music on Saturday from 2-5pm by The Windbags and on Sunday from 1-4pm by Cecil Charles. Glass and bottle sales only during event.
Reservations info: Due to limited seating during COVID, please call ahead to make sure space is available.
Event link(s): View Event page – View Facebook event
Ingleside Vineyards
5872 Leedstown Rd
Oak Grove, VA 22443
804-224-8687
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Event: Wine & Oysters at Ingleside
Dates: Saturday, Nov. 14 from 12-4pm & Sunday, Nov. 15 from 12-4pm
Description: Featuring oysters prepared on-site by Denson’s. A second day has been added on Sunday, Nov. 15.
Reservations info: Due to limited seating during COVID, reservations are required for this event and will be open to Ingleside Estate Club members only until Oct. 30. After Oct. 30, any remaining reservations will be open to the public. Reservations may be made by calling the winery at 804.224.8687 during normal business hours (12-5pm daily).
Learn More
– Like us on Facebook for updates
– View some sample itineraries and lodging options here
– Visit our Homepage for an interactive map of our Wine Trail
– View our Press Mentions
– Learn more about the Virginia Oyster Trail
– Visit the Virginia Oyster Country Facebook page
– How do you like your oysters? Watch the Video
(Photo credits: Vineyards and Oysters by Ingleside Vineyards. Bottles by Stephanie Campbell)