Fall Oyster Crawl on the Chesapeake Bay Wine Trail 2026

Join us for a weekend of wine & oysters on Saturday, Nov. 14 and Sunday, Nov. 15! Nomini Bay Oyster Ranch will be onsite from 12-4pm both days with a variety of oyster dishes. The Nomini Bay Oyster Ranch is located on the beautiful Nomini Bay in Montross, Virginia. The company is passionate about growing oysters, as well as caring for the river and Bay. It currently owns 160 acres of water rights where it focuses on raising the highest quality, freshest oysters on the east coast for your enjoyment. Enjoy live music by Sally & Brian on Saturday from 1-4pm. Sally & Brian are an acoustic duo from Colonial Beach, VA. They entertain audiences with a diverse repertoire which spans many genres, including R&B, Jazz, Folk and Classic Rock. On Sunday, enjoy live music from 1-4pm by High & Dry . High & Dry is an acoustic duo playing music ranging from 70’s and 80’s rock to contemporary country. Normal wine tasting fees will apply – self-guided tasting flights will be available for $12. Oysters and other food items will be available for purchase. Reservations: Reservations are requested for groups of 6 or more. Please reserve by Thursday, Nov. 6th by calling us at 804.224.8687 during normal business hours (12-5pm daily). All other seating will be on a first-come, first-serve basis on day of event. Please note: Due to ABC licensing, no outside alcohol may be brought onto the premises. Our courtyard is a smoke-free area. A convenient smoking section is available near the Pavilion (look for signs or ask a member of our staff for directions). This event takes place at participating wineries throughout the Chesapeake Bay Wine Trail .