Urbanna Oyster Festival is one of the world’s oldest festivals dedicated to these prized shellfish and draws over 50,000 visitors from across Virginia and beyond. You can experience the festival in a whole new way by helping FOR recycle as much oyster shell from the event as possible!
By supporting oyster shell recycling you are helping reduce waste, restore our oyster reefs, and keep our water clean!
There are a variety of shift times throughout Friday and Saturday so there is something for everyone.
RSVP HERE on signup genius
DAY OF DETAILS
This will be a fairly passive volunteering event, where we are monitoring and checking in with our partners who are selling oysters. When bushel baskets are full, we load them into a cart and bring them to a trailer where we dump the shell, then bring the baskets back to the vendor. This allows time for you to enjoy the Festival, connect with partners, and FOR staff!
- Parking: There is an interactive map on the Festival website homepage. Your best bet is the larger lot at Festival Parking East (around here) Parking is $20. HOWEVER, FOR will reimburse you via check in the mail by request.
- Attire: Dress for the weather and wear shoes that you are comfortable walking in. The festival is very spread out, so we get a lot of steps in!
- Food & Vendors: All vendors are listed on the Festival website. You’ll have time to wander and shop/eat. If you have a food restriction (allergies, gluten free, vegetarian/vegan), we recommend bringing some snacks of your own just in case. Bring plenty of water as well.