Oyster Wars 2025

For 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 12th, 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.

A limited number of Early Bird Tickets are on sale now. Sales will end on or before Sunday, September 21st - get your discounted ticket today!

For groups of 10 or more, email [email protected] for group rates.

Featured Chefs:

• Kyle Bailey | The Salt Line, Dauphine's | DC, VA, MD
• Gabe Erales | Ometeo | Tysons, VA
• Johanna Hellrigl | Ama | Washington, DC
• Marcelino Zamudio | Chicatana | Washington, DC
• Steve Chu | Ekiben | Baltimore, MD
• Victor Albisu | Electric Bull | Vienna, VA
• Hrant Arakelian | Lyra | Nashville, TN
• Jeremy Sewall | Row 34 | Boston, MA
• Joy Razo | Long Shot Hospitality - Pastry Chef | | DC, VA, MD

Featured Oyster Farms:

• Harris Creek Oyster Company | Harris Creek, MD
• Matheson Oyster Company | Mobjack Bay, VA
• East Beach Oyster Company |Charlestown, RI
• Sea Kist Oyster Farm | Jamestown, RI
• Midcoast Wilds |Casco Bay, ME
• 401 Oyster Company | Charlestown, RI
• Rogue Oysters | Lancaster, VA
• Orchard Point Oyster Co. | Upper Bay, MD
• Double T Oyster Ranch | Tall Timbers, MD

Featured Breweries:

• Other Half Brewing Company | DC, PA, NY
• Maine Beer Co | Freeport, ME
• Mast Landing | Freeport, ME
• Schilling Beer Co. | Littleton, NJ
• Sojourn Fermentory | Suffolk, VA
• Southern Grist | Nashville, TN
• Trillium | Boston, MA
• XUL | Knoxville, TN
• Widowmaker | Braintree, MA

The 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.

Mark your Calendars! A limited amount of Early Bird Tickets will be available starting Wednesday, September 3rd at 10am. Early Bird Tickets gain entrance at 3PM.

FAQ:

- This event is Rain or Shine. Tickets are nonrefundable.

- Guests must be 21+ and have a valid ID.

- 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 [email protected].

Info: 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.

Info: 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.

Host or Publisher The Salt Line