Urbanna Oyster Festival
Virginia's Official Oyster Festival
There is no better way to experience Virginia's Official Oyster Festival than from your own luxurious and laid-back room at The Chesapeake Inn, in the very heart of Urbanna!
Annually since 1957 on the First Weekend in November
October 31 - November 3, 2024
Three nights: Thursday - Sunday (and yes, you’ll be able to celebrate Halloween in Urbanna’s special small town way!)
Celebrate Virginia's official annual oyster festival from your own laid-back luxurious room at The Chesapeake Inn in the heart of Urbanna and at the center of all the fun. Urbanna is closed off to all traffic, but you won't need a vehicle because the Inn is right in the middle of all of the Oyster Festival action. Just steps away from the private lobby and garden reserved for our guests you can enjoy all the the fresh seafood, festive drink, live music, arts and crafts, rich traditions, colorful parades and family fun that Urbanna's Oyster Festival has to offer, including:
Oysters prepared raw, roasted, fried and every other way you can imagine
Multiple live music stages
Virginia's official Oyster Shucking contest
Two parades -- a fabulous firetruck parade Friday evening (followed by a dance at the firehouse) and an old fashioned small town parade Saturday afternoon
Oyster Festival Queen and little miss spat crowning
Wonderful arts and crafts and shopping all over town
We do still have a few rooms available for 2024. Please call us at 804-758-1111 to book your stay!
Every year, over 60,000 people gather in tiny Urbanna to immerse themselves in the vibrant culture and history of the region, embracing an event woven from the very fabric of community spirit and homage to the beloved oyster.
Indulge in A Tapestry of Unforgettable Experiences
From culinary adventures featuring the finest oysters Virginia has to offer to a marketplace brimming with fine art and crafts, to Virginia's official oyster shucking contest, the Urbanna Oyster Festival is a symphony of delightful experiences waiting to be discovered
Culinary Delights
Whether you're an oyster lover or just beginning your culinary journey, explore a myriad of oyster preparations -- fresh, roasted, grilled, stewed and fried -- alongside other local delicacies such as crab cakes, roast beef, and gourmet popcorn, offering something for every palate and every foodie.
Arts and Crafts
Wander through streets filled with art and craft vendors and visit the many local boutiques.
Historical
Venture into a world where Urbanna's past meets the present, offering insights into America's Colonial history through educational displays and exhibits that breathe life into early oystering and Colonial days
