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Urbanna Oyster Festival
Urbanna, VA · Food & Drink
- When
- November 6–7, 2026
- Where
- Urbanna waterfront and downtown historic district · Urbanna · VA
- Cost
- Not confirmed
- Status
- Confirmed from the organizer's published schedule
Virginia's official oyster festival takes over the tiny riverfront town of Urbanna each November with shucking contests, a firemen's parade, and fresh Chesapeake oysters. First held in 1957, it now draws tens of thousands of visitors to a town of about 500 residents.
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