Saturday & Sunday, April 23 and 24, 2022
This year’s Spring Oyster Crawl will be a “Spring Oyster Celebration”. Instead of “crawling” from winery to winery, we encourage visitors to spend the day at their favorite participating Trail winery to enjoy wine and oyster pairings.
Reservations may be required at some wineries. We encourage you to check with participating wineries to learn more about their events, including hours and safety guidelines. Several wineries may also feature live music.
The following wineries are confirmed to be participating in event (this page will be updated as information becomes available):
Backporch Vineyard
16595 Wilmont Road
King George, VA 22485
(540) 940-3939
Visit website
Dates: Saturday, April 23 & Sunday, April 24 (check with winery for times)
Description: A variety of oysters will be available for sale. Live music will be featured both days.
Reservations info: Reservations are not required. There will be plenty of indoor and outdoor space. Customers may bring their own tents and chairs as well.
Ditchley Cider Works
1571 Ditchley Road
Kilmarnock, VA 22482
(757) 710-2890
Visit website
Dates: Saturday, April 23 & Sunday, April 24 (Check with winery for times)
Description: Oysters will be available for sale from Kellum’s Seafood.
Reservations info: Reservations may be made at the Ditchley website under the “Events” section.
The Dog and Oyster Micro-Vineyard
65 Tavern Rd
Irvington, VA 22480
804-438-6053
Visit website
Dates: Saturday, April 23 & Sunday, April 24
Description: Oyster Shooters and charcuterie will be featured.
General’s Ridge Vineyard
1618 Weldons Dr
Hague, VA 22469
804-472-3172
Visit website
Dates: Saturday, April 23 from 12-5pm & Sunday, April 24 from 12-5pm
Description: “WOMP” (Wine, Oysters & Music Party) – Featuring Buttered Oysters (with garlic, cheese, bread crumbs, herbs) and Oysters made with “North Carolina Cackalacky Sauce” provided by Salty Bob’s Seafood. Also, crab balls and BBQ sliders. Music by Darcy Dawn on Saturday from 3-6pm and music by Sally and Brian on Sunday from 2-5pm. Wine Special: 15% discount (20% for executive wine club members) on bottles of Petit Manseng.
Reservations info: Reservations are not required but may be made by calling the Tasting Room at (804) 472-3172.
Good Luck Cellars
1025 Good Luck Rd
Kilmarnock, VA 22482
804-435-1416
Visit website
Dates: Saturday, April 23 from 11am-5pm & Sunday, April 25 from 11am-5pm
Description: Corks & Oysters Weekend featuring oyster dishes, wine pairings, and live music. Salty Bob Oyster & Seafood Co (food truck) will be on site both days. Menu will includes a wide variety of seafood and land-lover options! Hard To Tell Band (rockabilly & blues) will perform on Saturday from 1-4pm. Marc Carraway of Scuffletown (blues, bluegrass, reggae, calypso & original music) will perform Sunday from 1-4pm.
Reservations info: No reservations required – we will have 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
Visit website
Dates: Saturday, April 23 from 12-4pm & Sunday, April 24 from 12-4pm
Description: “Wine & Oysters at Ingleside” – Featuring several styles of oysters prepared on-site by the Nomini Bay Oyster Ranch, including Oysters on the Half Shell and Grilled Oysters.
Reservations info: Reservations are requested for groups of 6 or more and should be made by Thursday, April 21 by calling us at 804.224.8687 during normal business hours (12-5pm daily). All other seating will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis on day of event.
Rivah Vineyards at the Grove
671 Kinsale Bridge Road
Kinsale, VA 22488
804-599-8552
Visit website
Dates: Saturday, April 23 from 12-5pm & Sunday, April 24 from from 12-5pm
Description: Food by Tidewater Oyster Ranch both days. The menu will include Oysters on the Half Shell and Oysters Rockefeller.
Reservations info: Reservations are not required.
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.)