Save the date, April, 12, 2025, for the 18th Annual Oyster Roast Dinner. Indulge on oysters, clams, dinner, full bar including Chatham wine, and dessert while enjoying a VES Land Trust held conservation easement. Proceeds benefit the Virginia Eastern Shore Land Trust and its land preservation mission on the Eastern Shore.

Tickets

Tickets will go on sale in early 2025. 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.

Sponsorships

We welcome sponsorships from individuals, families, or businesses. Contact VES Land Trust at (757) 442-5885 to ask about sponsorship opportunities.

Auction and Raffle

Bid on one of a kind auction items from local businesses and artisans. A list of past silent auction items is available here . Take your chances in the raffle. The winner will be drawn at the Oyster Roast Dinner on April 12, 2025. You do not have to be present to win. Past raffle items have included original bronze sculptures from David Turner like the Alert Cottontail II pictured below.

Past Raffle Item: Cobb Island Jackrabbit, “Alert Cottontail II” by David Turner

Original bronze sculpture measuring 19"H x 9"L x 5.5"W.