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Friday 10am - 12am Saturday 10am - 5pm

Urbanna Oyster Festival

Name: Urbanna Oyster Festival
Address: 390 Virginia Street, Suite C, Urbanna, VA, 23175, US
Telephone: +18047582122
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.6

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This is a Walking Pay-as-You-Go Festival. There are No Admission Fees. There will be areas available for handicapped parking.
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Annual Festival - Food - Arts & Crafts - Fireman's Parade - Oyster Festival Parade - Waterfront Educational Activities - Entertainment - Queen & Spat Competition Parking Fees:
Oyster Festival Parking – Friday and Saturday are $20/day
These parking fees offset Festival expenses and contribute to the programs of the Oyster Festival. West Side of Town:
Oyster Festival Parking on the West Side Town –

Route 602-Old Virginia Street:

Handicapped parking is available on the West side of Town – Corner of Red Hill Drive and Old Virginia Street. Handicap parking fees are donated to the K-9 Alert Search & Rescue Dogs. Handicapped Parking on Friday will be first come-first serve to park inside Town. East Side of Town:
Rosegill – Route 227 will be available for parking. Shuttles will be available, donations accepted. From Rosegill Field to the Exxon Gas Station in town. (10:00 am-4:30 pm). Friday, the Town of Urbanna will be Closed to All Vehicle Traffic from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM for the Fireman's Parade. During this time, movement of traffic within the town will be limited. Saturday, the Town of Urbanna will be Closed to ALL Vehicle Traffic from 9:00 AM until 8:00 PM for the safety of festival guests. Your safety at the Oyster Festival is important to all of us here in Urbanna. Please comply with the following festival safety rules:

No Pets. No Private golf carts and/or ATV type vehicles within the town festival limits. No Alcoholic Beverages. A Water Taxi will be operating Friday & Saturday – Call Channel 68. $2.00 per person. The use of the Upton's Point Marina dinghy dock is available. Festival Dates and Hours:
Friday, November 7, 2025 10:00 AM -- 5:00 PM
Saturday, November 8, 2025 9:00 AM -- 5:00 PM

Contact: Urbanna Oyster Festival -- 804.758.2122
Drawer C, Urbanna, VA. 23175
E-mail: [email protected]

Thank You for your support of the Urbanna Oyster Festival.

10/10/2025

Start planning your stops for festival weekend 🦪 Can't wait to see everyone!

Entertainment schedule coming soon 🎶🎸

10/07/2025

Who’s in the market for an e-bike? This year we’re raffling off an Icon EV E-bike kindly donated by Mike's Custom Golf Cars. $10/ticket, or 6 for $50, IN-PERSON SALES ONLY. Bike display and ticket sales will be at the UOF Information Trailer (corner of Rappahannock Ave & Virginia Street). Winning ticket will be drawn following the parade on Saturday ~3pm at the reviewing stand. You must be present to win.

https://iconev.com/product/e-bike/

10/04/2025

We're excited to bring back our Children's Village this year with lots of great crafts and entertainment options for the kids (and places to sit for the adults).

Be on the lookout for more scheduling announcements in the coming weeks as we continue our countdown to the 2025 Oyster Festival!

10/03/2025

‼️Online orders are open‼️ Get your official merchandise BEFORE the festival and beat the lines - https://www.oysterfestmerchandise.com/

09/04/2025

Did you know our official merchandise vendor Bayside Design Embroidery and Digitizing has a storefront? Check them out at 10860 General Puller Hwy in Hartfield or online! They've got 2025 swag ready to purchase and some previous year's leftovers as well.

08/22/2025

Get yours online today and be festival-ready on November 7-8!! 🦪🎉

08/08/2025

We’re excited to unveil the official poster for the 68th Annual Urbanna Oyster Festival, designed by Charlie Small! 🦪

Inspired by classic WPA-style posters and vintage oyster can art, Charlie’s design brings this year’s theme — Urbanna Icons — to life, featuring the entrance to Urbanna Creek with the red-roofed Urbanna Town Marina in the background and a traditional deadrise workboat in the foreground, honoring our rich oyster and seafood heritage.

This year’s poster will also appear on all official souvenir shirts produced by Bayside Design Embroidery and Digitizing.

Join us November 7–8 to celebrate tradition, community, and of course… oysters! 🦪

07/09/2025

In case you missed it...
🥂 VIP Tickets Are On Sale!

Experience the Urbanna Oyster Festival like never before—as an exclusive VIP Oyster Lover 🦪

One-day passes available for Friday, Nov. 7 or Saturday, Nov. 8

🎟️ VIP perks include:
✔️ Access to 3 hospitality tents
✔️ Private seating & restrooms
✔️ Six wine tastings + six beer tastings
✔️ Two oyster shooters + six oyster tastings
✔️ Discounts at local shops
✔️ A commemorative festival poster
…and more!

Tickets are limited and online only. Must be 21+ with photo ID.

👉 Get yours now: https://www.urbannaoysterfestival.com/

06/12/2025

Don't Miss Your Chance to Be a VIP at the Urbanna Oyster Festival!

Whether you're here for the oysters, the drinks, or the vibe—you'll want to do it in VIP style.

🎟️ One-day passes for Nov. 7 or Nov. 8

🦪 Exclusive access to hospitality tents, tastings, and concierge service

💺 VIP seating, private restrooms, and more

Limited availability! Tickets are online only and selling fast.

👉 Grab yours now: https://www.urbannaoysterfestival.com/

06/06/2025

🦪 Now Accepting Sponsors for the 68th Annual Urbanna Oyster Festival!

Sponsorship packages are now available for this year's festival, happening November 7–8, 2025 in charming Urbanna, Virginia.

With over 55,000 attendees, the Urbanna Oyster Festival is a beloved tradition and a powerful platform to showcase your business, connect with the community, and be part of a Commonwealth legacy.

👉 Explore sponsorship opportunities: urbannaoysterfestival.com/ -form

06/04/2025

🥇 We did it again! The Urbanna Oyster Festival has been voted Best Festival in Eastern Virginia by Virginia Living readers—for the *4th year in a row! 🦪

Join us this November and see why we’re the Best of Virginia and the Commonwealth’s official oyster festival.

🎉 Mark your calendars → urbannaoysterfestival.com

05/28/2025

🎨 The 2025 Urbanna Oyster Festival Poster Contest deadline is approaching!

This year's theme: Urbanna Icons 🦪

We're inviting artists of all ages to showcase what makes our charming port town unforgettable—whether it's a beloved view, historic building, or that peaceful feeling only Urbanna can give. And yes, we'd love to see a few oysters make an appearance 😉

🏆 Prize: $500 + your artwork featured on the official 68th Annual Oyster Festival poster & merch

📅 Deadline to enter: May 31, 2025

🔗 Submit online or deliver in person. Full details here: https://www.urbannaoysterfestival.com/now-accepting-entries-for-the-official-commemorative-urbanna-oyster-festival-poster/

Address

390 Virginia Street, Suite C
Urbanna, VA
23175

Opening Hours

Friday	10am - 12am
Saturday	10am - 5pm

Telephone

+18047582122

Website

http://www.urbannaoysterfestival.com/

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