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Join us for the 68th Annual Urbanna Oyster Festival!
November 7-8, 2025
Join us for the 68th Annual Urbanna Oyster Festival!
November 7-8, 2025

2024 Children’s Activity Village at the Urbanna Oyster Festival

The “Children’s Activity Village” will have self-paced creative play stations, family seating & lawn games, arts & crafts activities guided by local artists & businesses, family entertainment including magic & interactive musical performances, and a diaper changing station & mother’s nursing area.

ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE:
Friday:
10:00 AM-4:00 PM- Magician & Entertainer Johnathan Austin

1:00- 1:45 PM- Kids Yoga

4:00- 4:45 PM- Kids Yoga

Saturday:

11:00-11:45 AM- Drum Circle presented by CA&J Herb & Music Farm

12:00-1:00 PM- Magic Show presented by Hunter Rhodes Magic

1:00-1:45 PM- Drum Circle presented by CA&J Herb & Music Farm

ARTS & CRAFTS SCHEDULE:

Friday:
All Day- Oyster Shell Painting

11:00 AM- Storytime & Craft presented by local children’s book author & illustrator Nan Carlton

12:00 PM- Fish Printing Project presented by Bay School Community Arts Center

2:00 PM- Storytime & Craft presented by local children’s book author & illustrator Nan Carlton

3:00 PM- Fish Printing Project presented by Bay School Community Arts Center

Saturday:
All Day- Oyster Shell Painting

10:00 AM- Wooden Steamboat Craft presented by the Steamboat Era Museum

3:00 PM- Painting project with local artist Shawna Hambley

4:00 PM- Storytime & Craft presented by local children’s book author & illustrator Nan Carlton

Presented by:

  • oysterfestival@va.metrocast.net
  • 390 Virginia Street, Suite C, Urbanna, VA 23175
  • Drawer C, Urbanna, VA 23175
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Oyster Festival Parade Entry Form

By filling out the form below you are expressing interest in participating in the Urbanna Oyster Festival Parade on the Saturday of Oyster Festival at 2:00PM. Upon approval, you will receive a detailed parade information packet in October. If you have any questions, please call the Festival office at 804-758-2122. 

NO objects are to be thrown from any parade vehicle, floats or marchers.  NO stopping along parade route.  Air cannons, loud explosive devices and other objects are prohibited.  Current political campaign candidates are NOT permitted in the parade or along the parade route, nor do we allow any political advertisements or promotional materials in the parade.  Please Keep in Mind this is a Family-oriented event and parade.   We are a Virginia Green Festival.

Sponsor Interest Form

As we look forward to our 67th anniversary, November 1 & 2, 2024, we turn to you, our community partners, to help us put on one of the best Oyster Festivals yet. Year after year we are humbled by the commitment of our volunteers, our vendors, our advocates, and you, our sponsors. Your love for this little town, and this big Festival, make our jobs well worth it. To see our town full of excitement and pride each November brings us joy and gives us motivation to keep working toward the next one. Your monetary support allows us to do things like bring in well-known or locally-grown bands, look out for the wellbeing and safety of our attendees, and put on events like the Antique Car Show and Saturday’s Oyster Festival Parade. It ensures our local schools and visitors alike are exposed to the importance of oysters and water-restoration to the local economy. It means high school seniors have financial support in pursuing higher education.

From the mission of the Urbanna Oyster Festival Foundation, partnering with us means you are aligned with:

• Providing cultural, educational and recreational events for the enjoyment of the community

• Provide leadership, education and training for festivals, event leaders and volunteers

• Promote an appreciation of the history, maritime tradition, and the seafood industry

• Provide a venue for fundraising for civic and non-profit organizations

• Encourage the participation of artists, writers, and craftsmen in festivals and other events

• Encourage involvement of educational organizations and other non-profit groups

• Enhance the quality of life of the local economy and promote visitation and economic development

We appreciate your consideration in partnering with the Urbanna Oyster Festival for our 67th anniversary. To ensure you get the most out of your sponsorship we would like to secure your placement by August 31, 2024.

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Vendor Interest Form

By filling out the form below you are expressing interest in participating in the Urbanna Oyster Festival as a vendor. You may be contacted by the Urbanna Oyster Festival office with any additional questions and next steps. If you prefer to contact us directly, you may call 804-758-2122 or email at oysterfestival@va.metrocast.net.

**Please note this form is not a formal application and you are not guaranteed placement until contacted and confirmed by the Urbanna Oyster Festival.

Volunteer Interest Form

The Urbanna Oyster Festival would be nothing without our volunteers and festival support, and we need your help this year more than ever! We invite you to become a festival at the Urbanna Oyster Festival!