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

A 55,000 square foot entertainment hub for all age groups and the newest hotspot for groups, gatherings and live entertainment. The space is home to an indoor beer garden, virtual golf bays, a karaoke room, mini golf, comedy club and a food hall, offering an array of dining and drinking options from street tacos to nori hand rolls, boozy milkshakes and more. The indoor beer garden boasts a 60-ft bar, featuring 30 taps for guests to use themselves.

The Park

The First African Baptist Church of Richmond, Virginia is a prominent Black church. Founded in 1841, its members initially included both slaves and freedmen. It has since had a major influence on the local black community. At one point, it was one of the largest Protestant churches in the United States.

First African Baptist Church

The First African Baptist Church was founded in 1841, after white members of First Baptist Church sold the building to its 1,708 African American members, both free and enslaved for $6,500. The church became a center for Christian worship and an anchor for African American community development at a time when gatherings outside of church were prohibited.

Driving tours of wineries, breweries, restaurants and historical sites. We are able to personalize a tour for your group.

Winn Motorcoach Charters Transportation

Personalized Historical Tours of the Richmond and surrounding areas.

Personalized tours of some of the best Richmond has to offer.

Monthly rotating exhibits (except during the summer months) feature local artists in the Spotlight Gallery. The gallery welcomes new local talent.

Pine Camp Arts and Community Center

This new American gastropub is a brunch must, with a huuuuuge menu of breakfast and lunch options.

Toast New American Gastropub at Scott's Walk

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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