2026 Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad Oyster Fest

March 1, 2026 @ 1:00PM — 5:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar

Virginia Beach Convention Center : 1000 19th St Virginia Beach, VA 23451 Get Directions

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Have fun and support the Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad!

Enjoy lots of delicious food and drinks, plus we’ll have live music, amazing silent and live auctions, craft artisans, and rescue squad equipment to explore for this 16 years and up event! Your support allows VBVRS to purchase the advanced lifesaving equipment and supplies we need to answer more than 21,000 calls a year. Please help us continue to help you!

Food & Drinks

Fresh Sewansecott Oysters from H M Terry Company on Virginia’s Eastern Shore
Crispy Fried Oysters
Creamy Clam Chowder
Pork BBQ and Fried Chicken with classic sides & soft drinks
Local Craft Beer & Wine
Specialty Cocktails — available with a sponsorship package or for purchase at the event

Entertainment & Experiences

Live Rescue Squad Demonstrations & Equipment Displays
Silent & Live Auctions, plus Raffles
Local Artisan Vendors
Live Music from Vinyl Headlights

🌟 It’s going to be a day full of fun, food, and community spirit — you don’t want to miss it!

For details or ticket assistance, call the Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad at 757-437-4830 (Mon–Fri, 9 am–4 pm).

We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

A big thank you to our sponsors!

Community Builder Supporting Sponsor

John and Richard Doub

EMS Champion Sponsor

Sokol Family Foundation

Pre-Hospital Life Saver Sponsor

Richard S. Glasser Family Foundation

Barbara Creech

J. Alexandra Dale, MD

MARK GARCEA

Compassionate Heart Sponsor

East West Construction

Sentara Health Plans

Dale Darr

Emergency Guardian Sponsor

Atlantic Emergency Solutions

Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers

GILBERT EYECARE

Hanbury

Homes For Heroes Affiliates Danielle Rosetti and Belinda Price

Kelly's at Strawbridge, Inc

McLeskey

Potter & Company

Shipps Corner Pet Spa & Resort

Andrew Cohen

Valerio Genta

Tom Harp

Pete & Lynette Reuss

Helping Hand Sponsor

American Road Markings

Bay Escrow

Udrive Auto Sales

Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay

Roy Ward

First Responder Friend

Bay Escrow

Colony Mobile Home Park

Decker Allen Realty ~ Real Broker

IAT International, Inc.

IAT International, Inc.

Southeastern Installations Inc

Jim and Cindy Cervera

Roderick Edens

Kristie Hollingsworth

Stewart Martin

Judie Midgett

Daryl and Sandy Nemo

James Obal

William Oberndorfer

Nancy Ries

Kitty Schaum

William and Beverly Sessoms

Sustaining Pearl of the Squad - Food and Beverage Sponsors

H M Terry Co, Inc

Surf Rider Inc

Tarnished Truth Distillery

Shellabrated Media Partners

H M Terry Co, Inc

Surf Rider Inc

Tarnished Truth Distillery