# Event Details - **Event Name**: Oyster Wars 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 11 Oct, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun, 11 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: 8th Annual Oyster Wars hosted by The Salt LineAbout this EventFor nearly a century, New England & Mid-Atlantic watermen competed for the abundant seabeds of the East Coast in hostile & violent skirmishes known as the Oyster Wars. Today, there's no war, just a coming together of the finest oyster farms, best breweries & most talented chefs.On Sunday, October 11th, please join us at The Salt Line as we host an afternoon event showcasing the talents of some of the best local chefs, breweries, and oyster farms spanning the Eastern Seaboard! Your ticket price includes oysters and tastings from the following chefs and restaurants. Featured chef's tastings will be served from 3-6PM, and a la carte brewery selections will be available via cash bar.VIP Ticket holders will gain admittance an hour early at 2PM - providing exclusive access to oyster farm and chef tables as well as first access to beer offerings. VIP Ticket Holders will also receive a complimentary cocktail at the door! Festivities will continue on throughout the evening until the taps run dry.Featured Chefs:Kyle Bailey with Chefs Rachant Baker, Jordan Franklin, & Tim Tracy | The Salt Line | DC, VA, MDGabe Erales and Manuel Perez | Ometeo | Tysons, VABill Williamson | Dauphine's | Washington, DCGennaro Esposito | Aventino | Bethesda, MDSeng Luangrath | Baan Mae | Washington, DCHarper McClure | Bar Nuestro | Washington, DCTimothy Yu and Jason Liu | Canton Disco | Washington, DCReid Shilling | Cowbell | Washington, DCAlam Méndez | Marea by Apapacho Taqueria | Washington, DCPastry Chef Joy Razo | Long Shot Hospitality | DC, VA, MDFeatured Oyster Farms:Harris Creek Oyster Company featuring | Harris Creek, MDMatheson Oyster Company | Mobjack Bay, VAEast Beach Oyster Company | Charlestown, RISea Kist Oyster Farm | Jamestown, RIMidcoast Wilds | Casco Bay, ME401 Oyster Company | Charlestown, RIRogue Oysters | Lancaster, VAOrchard Point Oyster Co. | Upper Bay, MDDouble T Oyster Ranch | Tall Timbers, MD38 North Oysters | Scotland, MDFeatured Breweries:Other Half Brewing Company | Washington, DCMaine Beer Company | Freeport, METriple Crossing | Richmond, VAThe Veil | Richmond, VAFoam Brewers | Burlington, VTFrost Beer Works | Hinesburg, VTToppling Goliath Brewing Co. | Decorah, IAOxbow Brewing Co | Portland, MESchilling Beer Co | Littleton, NHJack's Abby Craft Lagers | Farmingham, MAFiddlehead Brewing Co | Shelburne, VTArtifact Cider Project | Florence, MAThe afternoon and early evening's festivities will also include live music and DJs Stylus Chris and Harry Hotter.A portion of each ticket sale will go to support Oyster Recovery Partnership who celebrates 30 years of oyster habitat restoration which directly benefits the Chesapeake Bay.NEW THIS YEAR!In addition to a limited amount of Early Bird General AdmissionTickets, we have added an Early Bird VIP Ticket!Early Bird Ticket sales begin Wednesday, August 24th at 10am. Sales continues until September 14th or until we run out - whichever happens first!Early Bird VIP ticket holders will gain entrance to Oyster Wars 1 hour early (2PM) with first access to all chef stations, oyster shucking station, and entertainment! Early Bird General Admission gain entrance at 3PM.FAQ:- This event is Rain or Shine. Tickets are nonrefundable.- All guests must be 21+ and have a valid ID.-The Salt Line LOVES dogs! Because this event setup will be a bit tight, we encourage guests to leave pups at home for the afternoon so everyone can comfortably enjoy the tasting booths. We’d love to welcome them back after 6 PM once the event concludes!- We encourage ride share and safe transit if you are driving, but hourly public parking is available at Dock 79 parking garage or the Maren outdoor lot.For all questions, please email ow@thesaltline.com.https://vimeo.com/1111740383 https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/5efe7510-a68d-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w740-h740-dc282828-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/5f0fb320-a68d-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w1132-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/5f27a7f0-a68d-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w1110-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/5f8afda0-a68d-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w1110-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/5f9e85a0-a68d-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w493-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/5fae1600-a68d-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w493-h740-dc081828-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/5fbe42a0-a68d-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w1110-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/5fdcc720-a68d-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w1110-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg Agenda🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PMVIP HourInfo: Beat the crowds! Get early access to all of the chef tastings & oysters with a 2:00 PM entry. You'll also receive a complimentary cocktail upon arrival and priority access to brewery offerings. 🕑: 03:00 PM - 06:00 PMGeneral AdmissionInfo: All Chef & Oyster Stations are open! Enjoy additional complimentary bites by The Salt Line. All beer, wine, and cocktail stations will be open and serving beverages for purchase. Live music throughout! Be sure to stick around til the end, chef Joy will be dishing out some of our favorite desserts yet. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/oyster-wars-2026/100001990177743204 - **Event Categories**: food-drinks, music, entertainment, live-music, parties, dog - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 4 hours - Location: The Salt Line - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 30.53, max: 117.04, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Washington - **state**: DC - **country**: United States - **location**: The Salt Line - **lat**: 38.8713065 - **long**: -77.00630060000003 - **full address**: The Salt Line, 79 Potomac Avenue Southeast, Washington, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Oyster Wars 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/86eab3114c69ac7f0b7f83e4965bbf20d36138924c62c0311eac9fd86e754dbc-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8f8d8-gmir.jpg?v=1787674154 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Oyster Wars 2026 being held? - **A:** Oyster Wars 2026 takes place on Sun, 11 Oct, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sun, 11 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm at The Salt Line, 79 Potomac Avenue Southeast, Washington, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Oyster Wars 2026? - **A:** Oyster Wars 2026 is organized by The Salt Line. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Oyster Wars 2026 is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Washington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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