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Bourbon on the Half Shell

Fundraiser Event
$150 / person
April 18, 2026
5 PM - 9 PM
A Smith Bowman Distillery 1 Bowman Dr., Fredericksburg, VA 22405
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Description

Indulge in an evening where bourbon meets briny! A. Smith Bowman Distillery and the Friends of the Rappahannock invite you to savor fresh oysters, expertly crafted cocktails, live music, and more at the 2nd Annual Bourbon on the Half Shell!

Take a tour that offers a behind-the-scenes look at our distillery! Enjoy guided tastings and let the contemporary folk and Americana, Wicked Sycamore, set the perfect mood for the evening! Plus, take part in an exclusive silent auction featuring unique items & experiences.

Join us for an unforgettable evening – tickets are $150 per person and include all-you-can-eat oysters, BBQ, drinks, a tasting, and tour of the distillery.

Your ticket includes:

  • Unlimited oysters (oysters on the half shell, oysters Rockefeller, fried oysters)*
  • Unlimited BBQ*
  • Unlimited sides*
  • Unlimited cocktails and cider*
  • Live Music
  • Distillery tours
  • A. Smith Bowman product tastings
  • Silent auction

Tickets can be purchased HERE