Saturday & Sunday, Nov. 9 and 10, 2024
Join the wineries of the Chesapeake Bay Wine Trail for our 2024 Fall Oyster Crawl! Virginia is quickly becoming known as the “Oyster Capital of the East Coast.” A great way to enjoy the experience is with local wines & oyster pairings along the Chesapeake Bay Wine Trail. Each participating winery will be offering one or more delicious oyster dishes to pair with its wines. Several wineries will also feature live music.
Tickets are not required for this event. Normal wine tasting fees will apply at each winery and oysters will be available for purchase at market rates. We encourage you to check with participating wineries to learn more about their events, including hours and safety guidelines.
(Please note: This event takes place at individual wineries throughout the Trail. Event hours may vary by winery.)
The following wineries are confirmed to be participating:
Ditchley Cider Works
1571 Ditchley Road
Kilmarnock, VA 22482
(757) 710-2890
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Dates: Saturday, Nov. 9 from 12-4pm and Sunday, Nov. 10 from 11am-3pm
Description: Fried Oysters and Oyster Stew made with Rappahannock oysters.
Reservations: Reservations are not required but can be made by submitting an email to [email protected].
The Dog and Oyster Micro-Vineyard
Located at the Hope & Glory Inn
65 Tavern Rd
Irvington, VA 22480
804-438-6053
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Dates: Friday, Nov. 8 from 2-6pm, Saturday Nov. 9 from 12-6pm & Sunday, Nov. 10 from 12-5pm
Description: Featuring Rappahannocks from Rappahannock Oyster Company and Pearls from Big Island Aquaculture. Raw or Roasted Oysters, Bloody Mary Oyster Shooters, a Champagne and Oyster Pairing; and Chef Meseret’s crazy good Dessert Oyster (100% love it!).
General’s Ridge Vineyard
1618 Weldons Dr
Hague, VA 22469
804-472-3172
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Please note: General’s Ridge will participate on Saturday, Nov. 9 only and will be closed for a private event on Sunday, Nov. 10.
Dates: Saturday, Nov. 9 from 1-6pm
Description: Featuring Oysters with “NC Cackalacky BBQ sauce” and Garlic Buttered Oysters from Healthy Harvest Food Truck, along with a Land Lovers menu. Live music by Sally and Brian from 2:30-5:30 pm.
Reservations: Reservations will be accepted by calling the Tasting Room at 804-472-3172 but are not required.
Good Luck Cellars
1025 Good Luck Rd
Kilmarnock, VA 22482
804-435-1416
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Dates: Saturday, Nov. 9 from 11-6pm & Sunday, Nov. 10 from 12-5pm
Description: Salty Bob’s Oyster & Seafood Co. will be on site both days, serving up locally sourced oysters. Live music on Saturday from 1-4pm by The Windbags and Sunday from 1-4pm by The Tidewinders. The Tidewater Oyster Gardeners Association (TOGA) will host an informational booth both days, and there will be a handful of local artisans as well. Please note: Sangria will not be served on Sunday.
Reservations: Reservations are not required. There will be plenty of indoor, porch, and greenspace to spread out. Feel free to bring portable chairs.
Ingleside Vineyards
5872 Leedstown Rd
Oak Grove, VA 22443
804-224-8687
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Dates: Saturday, Nov. 9 & Sunday, Nov. 10 from 12-4pm both days
Description: Featuring several styles of oysters prepared on-site by Denson’s Chesapeake Bay Farm to Table. Additional items will be available (menu TBD).
Reservations: Reservations are requested for groups of 6 or more. Other seating will be first-come, first-serve on day of event.
Jacey Vineyards
619 Train Lane
Wicomico Church, VA 22579
804-580-4053
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Please note: Jacey will participate on Friday night and Saturday only.
Dates: Start off the Oyster Crawl weekend early on Friday Night Nov. 8 for Open Mic Night from 5-9pm. Then join us on Saturday Nov. 9 from 12-5:30 pm.
Description: Oysters will be available in a variety of styles, including, Raw, Roasted and “à la Jacey”. Other items off the menu will be available. Enjoy live music from RockIT and Brett Baboorian on Saturday.
Reservations: First come, first served, though we will try to accommodate parties of 6 or more with reservations.
Monroe Bay Winery
4786 James Monroe Highway
Colonial Beach, VA 22443
(804) 410-5628
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Please note: Monroe Bay will participate on Saturday, Nov. 9th only.
Dates: Saturday, Nov. 9 from 12-5pm
Description: Featuring Oyster Rockefeller Pizza and other food items.
Rivah Vineyards at the Grove
671 Kinsale Bridge Road
Kinsale, VA 22488
804-599-8552
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Dates: Saturday, Nov. 9 from 12-5pm & Sunday, Nov. 10 from 1-4pm
Description: The Pullup food truck will be onsite with oysters and other food items for sale. Enjoy live music from JD Roberts on Saturday from 1-4pm.
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 Virginia oysters on the Virginia Oyster Trail
(Photo credits: Vineyards and Oysters by Ingleside Vineyards. Bottles by Stephanie Campbell)