Oyster Roast Sponsorships

The next VLM Oyster Roast will take place on November 10, 2018 from 3-6pm. The Museum will close at 2pm to prepare.

Contact Sarah Wilson for information about Oyster Roast 2018 sponsorships at 757-534-7487.

Event proceeds support community science education at the Virginia Living Museum.

2017 Event

The Virginia Living Museum’s sixth annual Oyster Roast was attended by 648 guests enjoying oysters, seafood, a specially brewed oyster stout beer, music, and more on the lawn on a brisk November afternoon. The event, a Best of the 757 Gold for Outdoor Festival by Coastal Virginia Magazine, brought in $57,817 to support the Museum’s science education programs and operations.

All proceeds benefit the museum’s award winning educational programs and animal care needs. Read more…

The event was sponsored by Ferguson Cares; PNC; Women’s Executive Healthcare; Abbitt Realty; Pomoco; Northwestern Mutual-Don Brown; Phillips Energy, JBW&K; PWHD; C.A. Barrs; Allstate-Katy Jones; Empower Information Systems; Village Bank; St. George Brewing Company; Stratford University; Sam Rust Seafood; Jeff’s Flowers of Course.; Waypoint Seafood and Grill; Mathews Lions Club; and Breakthru