2020 & 2019

“It’s tough to be humble when your state produces the finest bivalves anywhere, so we won’t even try. Here, we offer a list of the state’s best raw oyster bars dedicated to serving Virginia-grown oysters, and growers that retail directly to the public, chosen by our editors and panel of experts. Oyster lovers, the shuck stops here.”

November 7 - 9, 2025

It’s shaping up to be the ultimate oyster weekend on Virginia’s Chesapeake Bay! With the Urbanna Oyster Festival kicking things off Friday and Saturday — and the Chesapeake Bay Wine Trail’s Fall Oyster Crawl continuing the celebration through Sunday — there’s no better time to savor the flavors that make our region famous. Join us at The Dog & Oyster Micro-Vineyard for a weekend of wine, oysters, and discovery as we celebrate the Virginia waters that bring these treasures to our tables.