Save the date, April, 13, 2024, for the 17th Annual Oyster Roast Dinner. Indulge on oysters, clams, dinner, full bar including Chatham wine, and dessert while enjoying beautiful Green Valley, a VES Land Trust held conservation easement. Proceeds benefit the Virginia Eastern Shore Land Trust and its land preservation mission on the Eastern Shore.
Green Valley Farm, Machipongo VA
Tickets
Tickets are $150 each. Your ticket includes oysters, clams, dinner, drinks, and dessert. Because the Oyster Roast is held at a private property, we cap attendance at 250 to reduce the impact on the land and ensure everyone has a great time. This event always sells out. Please reserve your tickets early.
Sponsorship Levels
We welcome sponsorships from individuals, families, or businesses.
$5,000 - 8 event tickets, 8 raffle tickets, 2 - 20th Anniversary polar fleece vests, reserved table at the event, “Benefactor” recognition on banner, website, and annual report
$3,000 - 8 event tickets, 8 raffle tickets, 2 - 20th Anniversary Yeti mugs, “Conservator” recognition on banner, website, and annual report
$2,000 - 6 event tickets, 6 raffle tickets, “Steward” recognition on banner, website, and annual report
$1,200 - 4 event tickets, 4 raffle tickets, and “Protector” recognition on event banner and annual report
$600 - 2 event tickets, 2 raffle tickets, and “Friend” recognition in annual report
Thank you to our sponsors
Benefactor
Amy and Ed Tankard
Conservator
Tri-Gas & Oil Co., Inc.
Steward
Alletta Bredin Bell
Dominion Concrete Contractors
John and Harriet Malbon
Mrs. George Minton Jr.
Rutter Mills LLP
Auction and Raffle
Bid on one of a kind auction items from local businesses and artisans. A list of silent auction items is available here and listed below. Take your chances on winning an original bronze sculpture Cobb Island Jackrabbit, “Alert Cottontail II” by David Turner in the raffle. The winner will be drawn at the Oyster Roast Dinner on April 13, 2024. You do not have to be present to win. Raffle tickets are $20.00 each or three for $50.00.
Raffle: Cobb Island Jackrabbit, “Alert Cottontail II” by David Turner
Win this original bronze sculpture measuring 19"H x 9"L x 5.5"W.
Silent Auction: Beautiful 12’ wooden kayak
You could be the winning bid on this 12’ wooden kayak.
2024 Oyster Roast Silent Auction Items
*these items are subject to change prior to the Oyster Roast on April 13, 2024
Experiences
Mallards dinner for four and Burnham Guides kayak rental
Seaside full moon cruise for six with Captain Meriwether Payne and dinner at the Island House, Wachapreague
Sunset cruise for six on the Major Gayle with wine and cheese, Onancock
Catered dinner for four by Watermen’s Inn prepared in your Eastern Shore home
Saxis golf cart tour for five plus $100.00 gift certificate to Capt. E's Restaurant
One night stay with breakfast at Wyatt House B&B, Birdsnest
Half day flounder fishing trip with Capt. Lindsay Paul, Wachapreague
Two nights at The Northampton Hotel and gift certificates to Mason Ave. Bakery and Cape Charles Brewery
Garden Goodies and Plants
Landscape and interior design consultations with Kim Allen and Jeannette Coulter
Container grown trees from Tankard Nurseries
Flowering trees from Wescoat Nursery
Japanese Maple from Eastern Shore Nursery of Virginia
Succulent garden bowl
Two month flower subscription from Chatham Flower Farm
Two limelight hydrangea trees from Eastern Shore Nursery of Virginia
Original Art
Bronze sculpture by Guy Shover
Painting by Allison Swan
Bronze mallard sculpture by David Turner
Decoy carving by Grayson Chesser
Miniature shorebird carving by Billy Crockett
Painting by Carrie Jacobson
Handmade jewelry by Moonrise Jewelry
Shorebird carving by Peter Henderson
Painting by Jennifer Klein
Wall sculpture by Copper Creations
Painting by Cheryl and Ted Leonard
Painting by Art LaMay
Four handmade pottery mugs
Fun Things
Handmade Wooden kayak with graphite paddle
Child’s picnic table made of salvaged cypress
Small’s Smokehouse gift basket
Seafood gift certificate ($100)
100 clams and/or oysters from Full Measure
Handmade oyster shucking table by Carl Nordstrom
Two VES Land Trust fleece vests and two engraved 10 oz. Yeti mugs
Two Smith Island cakes
Barrier Islands Sea Salt gift basket
Map of Eastern Shore Oyster Ground
Throw blanket
High Powered Waterproof Binoculars
Yeti cooler and local beer