Save the date, April, 18, 2026, for the 19th 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.
“Come Sit Awhile,” painting of Custis Farm by Marge Bradach for the 2023 Paint the Shore.
Tickets
Tickets will go on sale in early February. 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
Take your chances in the silent auction!
Bid on one-of-a-kind items like the Wachapreague Carnival Merry-Go-Round horse from 2025.
Bid on items from local businesses and artisans (like the Wachapreague Carnival Merry-Go-Round horse from the 2025 auction). Check out a sample auction from 2025!
Enter the raffle to win items from Shore masters like the Green-winged teal original carving by Grayson Chesser from 2025. The winner will be drawn at the Oyster Roast Dinner on April 18, 2026. You do not have to be present to win.
Exact raffle and silent auction items not confirmed for 2026.
Grayson Chesser with his original Green-winged teal carving for the 2025 raffle
“From the time I was twelve years old, I wanted to be a carver and a hunting guide.”
Read “Taking Care of the Land,” about Grayson and his property, Holden Creek Farm