Saturday & Sunday, April 26 and 27, 2025
Join the wineries of the Chesapeake Bay Wine Trail for our 2025 Spring 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 reservations policies.
(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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Please note: Ditchley will participate on Sunday, April 27 only.
Dates: Sunday, April 27 from 11am-3pm
Description: Enjoy Ditchley’s Sunday Brunch with a special menu to include Fried Oysters.
Reservations: Reservations are suggested but not required. Reservations 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: Saturday, April 26 from 12-5pm & Sunday. April 27 from 12-5pm
Description: Featuring oysters from Big Island Aquaculture and Rappahannock River Oysters, all prepared by The Hope & Glory Inn.
General’s Ridge Vineyard
1618 Weldons Dr
Hague, VA 22469
804-472-3172
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Dates: Saturday, April 26 from 12-6pm & Sunday, April 27 from 11-5pm
Description: Featuring Oysters Rockefeller, Raw Oysters and Fried Oysters provided by Angelo’s. Other menu items will include: chicken salad, charcuterie boards and pasta salad. Enjoy live music by Chris Grigg from 2:30-5:30pm on Saturday. On Sunday, enjoy live music by Jamie’s Gang from 1:30-4:30pm.
Reservations: Reservations are not required but can be made by calling the Tasting Room during normal business hours or by sending an email to [email protected] anytime!
Good Luck Cellars
1025 Good Luck Rd
Kilmarnock, VA 22482
804-435-1416
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Dates: Saturday, April 26 from 11-6pm & Sunday, April 27 from 12-6pm (Friday, April 25 will be the unofficial kickoff with DJ Will from 5:30-7:30pm and oysters from 5-7pm.)
Description: Salty Bob’s Oyster & Seafood Co. will be on-site all weekend, serving up locally sourced oysters. Enjoy live music by Hard to Tell from 1-4pm on Saturday and the Tidewinders from 1-4pm on Sunday. Several local artisans will be onsite, as well as an information booth from the Tidewater Oyster Gardeners Association (TOGA).
Ingleside Vineyards
5872 Leedstown Rd
Oak Grove, VA 22443
804-224-8687
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Dates: Saturday & Sunday, April 26 & 27 from 12-4pm
Description: Enjoy oysters prepared by Denson’s Chesapeake Bay Farm to Table both days from 12-4pm. Live music will be performed by Chauncey Fortune from 1-4pm on Saturday and Sally & Brian from 1-4pm on Sunday.
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, April 25 and Saturday, April 26.
Dates: Friday, April 25 from 5-9pm and Saturday, April 26 from 12-6pm
Description: Featuring Raw Oysters and Roasted Oysters prepared by the Jacey Kitchen. Pizza and other non-oyster items will also be available. On Friday night, enjoy live music by Brett Baboorian, plus an open mic. On Saturday, enjoy live music by “RockIT” (rock, boogie and blues) on the terrace.
Rivah Vineyards at the Grove
671 Kinsale Bridge Road
Kinsale, VA 22488
804-599-8552
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Dates: Saturday, April 26 from 12-6pm & Sunday. April 27 from 1-6pm
Description: Oyster menu TBA. Featuring live music by Nicholas Darden from 1-4pm on Saturday. All wine bottles will on sale for 25% off.
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
(Photo credits: Oysters by Ingleside Vineyards. Bottles by Stephanie Campbell. Grapes by Astrid Photography.)