Name: OystoberFest 2026
Start: 2026-10-17
End: 2026-10-17

We’re a community of runners, hikers, bikers and ballplayers. We’re an outdoor playground, designed by Mother Nature, with class III and IV rapids running right through our downtown. A 52-mile bike trail runs along the James. The Richmond Marathon and Ukrop’s 10k are huge celebrations, and the whole region comes out to cheer on our local teams. In fact, we’re so sports-minded that the Washington Redskins have their training camp right in the center of the city. Add to that awesome hotels, beautiful venues, attractions, art, craft beer, more than 900 restaurants and a convenient location, and you’ve got a top choice for your next sports event. Welcome to RVA!

From indoor to outdoor facilities, the Richmond region has the fields, pitches, diamonds, venues and the dedicated staff to ensure your event is a huge success. 



Sports Richmond, VA

OystoberFest - in Historic Ginter Park in Richmonds Northside - Brought to you by the Cowart Mortgage Team

Richmond's Favorite Oyster Roast  
  
Oysters, Beer, Brats, Desserts, Wine, Bands, and a Kids’ Zone  
  
What: Oysters the way you like them in a fun, family-friendly festival in Richmond’s Northside. You can get them fried, steamed and raw – or order a po’ boy with homemade remoulade. We’ll have brats and hotdogs ta’ boot. Wine, Beer, Cider and Hard Lemonade, Water, and other refreshments will be available. A day full of live music and a Kids’ Zone, featuring moon-bounces, face painting, and other activities (an all-day pass is available for purchase).   
  
Music Line-up:   
Cheap Comfort  
Mills Family Band  
The Hot Seats  
Lazlo  
  
Free tp Attend ($2 Donation suggested) Food, drinks, kids’ zone charged separately.  
  
All the events oyster shells will be collected by the Oyster Shell Recycling Program – run by the VCU Rice River Center. The shells will be used to help restore oyster bed habitats in Virginia waterways. Rice Rivers Center will be on hand to answer questions about their programs.   
  
We-Pay-You Bike Valet - Each bike earns the rider $2 in tickets and is supported by BikeWalk RVA.

To Benefit St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church and its 40+ Outreach Ministries and the St. Thomas' Food Pantry

OystoberFest 2026

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