31commercial oyster farms
WORTH OF OYSTERS
SOLD ANNUALLY
POUNDS OF OYSTERS
SOLD ANNUALLY
OF ALL VA’S OYSTERS
ARE HARVESTED HERE
Right here where they are harvested are the places to have your oysters-fresh from the water. Try out something new or simply natural, raw on the half shell, we have lots of choices especially when you pair with our local wines. Merroir meets terroir!
Whether you’re here visiting friends or headed back home, be sure that the taste of the River Realm goes with you. We have lots of places to get fresh, local seafood and lots of things to go with them. Check out these purveyors of oysters and other local treats!
Experience the Chesapeake Bay with an authentic working waterman as your personal guide. These Captains have created on-water tours relating to the ecology of the Bay, how seafood is harvested, our waterway history and general site seeing. They even create customized tours for families. Join them for a life changing experience as you get out on our rivers and creeks to explore the River Realm. Tour sizes determined by size of each Captain’s vessel.
David Rowe, Lottsburg
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Danny Crabbe, Heathsville
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William Saunders, Irvington
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J.C. Hudgins, Mathews
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Forrest Dameron, Heathsville
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Trey Sowers, Port Haywood
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Brian “Wes” Marks, Deltaville
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Gene Edmonds, Irvington
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Tom Narron, Urbanna
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Richard Moncure, Farnham
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David Rowe, Lottsburg
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Danny Crabbe, Heathsville
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William Saunders, Irvington
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J.C. Hudgins, Mathews
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Forrest Dameron, Heathsville
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Trey Sowers, Port Haywood
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Brian “Wes” Marks, Deltaville
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Gene Edmonds, Irvington
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Tom Narron, Urbanna
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Richard Moncure, Farnham
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Get your festival groove on with oysters all year long. River Realm has seafood festivals, oyster roasts old school style with plywood tables (you bring your own oyster knife) to more formal affairs. Lots of these are planned for months in advance so get your tickets early. The year culminates with Virginia’s Official Oyster Festival the Urbanna Oyster Festival, now in its 63rd year! Connect Online for this year’s festival on November 7th!
Urbanna’ Wine and Oyster Stroll
Oyster Roast
OCT. 2021
Holly Point
Art and Seafood Festival
Sept. 2021
Taste of the Bay
Seafood Festival
Nov. 2021
Taste of the Bay
Seafood Festival
Nov. 2021
Shucking on the Green
Oyster Roast
Nov. 2021
Sign up for our Newsletter by March 31st for a chance to Win a pair of Socks from Fat Spat Collection. Fat Spat Collection is a brand that was inspired from the deep appreciation of the oyster. Their products include socks, hats, oyster shell ornaments and trinket dishes, to name a few. By signing up, you will also receive:
First notice about future giveaways
Event Updates
Unique Getaway Ideas
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