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About Urbanna Oyster Festival

The Urbanna Oyster Festival is a beloved, town-wide outdoor festival in Urbanna, Virginia, spanning multiple venues: Festival Village, the Waterfront, and the Firehouse Stage. With attendance that swells to over 50,000 visitors over the weekend, this is a premier autumn celebration of oysters, Virginia hospitality, and community spirit. Plan for a full weekend of parades, oyster shucking competitions, and family-friendly contests, all within a charming riverside setting.

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Here's what to know when you secure your tickets and make your plans: easy, no-fuss access, reliable details on parking and transit, and trusted local recommendations for hotels and dining. We’ve got you covered with insider tips to help you maximize your festival experience.

Venue details include convenient parking at the best available price per day and careful traffic management with closures on Fri 5:00 PM–9:00 PM and Sat 8:00 AM–8:00 PM. Transit options include a water taxi that operates between select marinas and the Urbanna Creek festival footprint, offering a scenic and convenient way to reach the action at Festival Village, the Waterfront, and the Firehouse Stage. Secure your seats for VIP experiences featuring exclusive seating, tastings, and amenities. For a comfortable stay and easy access, consider nearby hotels such as The Chesapeake Inn (Urbanna), Inn at Tabbs Creek (Tabbs Creek area), or The Tides Inn (Irvington) with water-taxi options to Urbanna. We’ve highlighted affiliate partners to help you find trusted accommodations and dining near the festival.

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Date for 2026: 69th Urbanna Oyster Festival on November 6–7, 2026. Date to be announced for other events within the footprint; each day operates as a standalone festival experience with its own schedule of parades and competitions. Secure your tickets early and plan around the event timeline—we’ve got you covered.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 390 Virginia Street, Suite C, Urbanna, VA 23175.
  • Attendance: draws over 50,000 visitors over the weekend.
  • Venue type: town-wide outdoor festival with multiple venues (Festival Village, Waterfront, Firehouse Stage) rather than a single fixed venue.
  • Parking: $20 per day for festival parking; town traffic restrictions include Fri 5:00 PM–9:00 PM and Sat 8:00 AM–8:00 PM closures.
  • Transit: Water taxi service operates to and from the festival footprint via Urbanna Creek; pickup points at local marinas.
  • Notable events: Fireman’s Parade (Fri evening), Oyster Festival Parade (Sat), Virginia Oyster Shucking Competition (Sat), Queen & Little Miss Spat competitions.
  • Dates for 2026: 69th Urbanna Oyster Festival on November 6–7, 2026.
  • Nearby hotels: The Chesapeake Inn (Urbanna), Inn at Tabbs Creek (Tabbs Creek area), Tides Inn (Irvington) with water-taxi options to Urbanna.
  • VIP options: VIP tickets with exclusive seating, tastings, and amenities are offered for a premium experience.