The 50th Annual VBVRS Oyster Fest
Enjoy lots of delicious food and drinks, plus we’ll have live music, amazing silent and live auctions, craft artisans, and rescue squad equipment to explore! Your support allows VBVRS to purchase the advanced lifesaving equipment and supplies we need to answer more than 19,000 calls a year. Please help us continue to help you!
All You Can Eat and Drink
- Fresh Sewansecott Oysters from H M Terry Company on Virginia’s Eastern Shore Crispy Fried Oysters
- Creamy Clam Chowder
- Pork BBQ and Fried Chicken with classic sides & soft drinks
- Local Craft Beer & Wine
- Specialty Cocktails — available with a sponsorship package or for purchase at the event
Specialty cocktail tickets will be available for purchase.
Fun, Fun, Fun!
- Live Rescue Squad Demonstrations & Equipment Displays
- Silent & Live Auctions, plus Raffles
- Local Artisan Vendors
- Live Music from Vinyl Headlights
Sunday, March 1, 2026 | 1 PM to 5 PM | Virginia Beach Convention Center
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