# OystoberFest > OystoberFest is an annual community oyster festival hosted by St. Thomas' Episcopal Church in historic Ginter Park, Richmond, Virginia. The festival includes oysters, food, beer, wine, live music, family activities, and community programming. Proceeds support St. Thomas' outreach programs. Canonical site: https://oystoberfest.com/ ## Current Event ### OystoberFest 2026 Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026 Time: Noon–6:00 PM Location: St. Thomas' Episcopal Church 3602 Hawthorne Avenue Richmond, VA 23222 Admission: Free to attend. A suggested $2 donation is appreciated. Event features may include: - Fresh oysters and other food - Beer and wine - Live music - Kids' activities - Community organizations - Bike valet - Indoor and outdoor gathering areas Food, beverage, entertainment, and volunteer information may change as the event approaches. Source: https://oystoberfest.com/ --- ## About OystoberFest OystoberFest is a community festival organized by St. Thomas' Episcopal Church in Richmond, Virginia. The festival brings neighbors and visitors together for food, oysters, beverages, live music, family activities, and community engagement. Proceeds from OystoberFest benefit outreach programs supported by St. Thomas' Episcopal Church. Organization website: https://www.stthomasrichmond.org/ --- ## Directions and Location OystoberFest takes place at: St. Thomas' Episcopal Church 3602 Hawthorne Avenue Richmond, VA 23222 The church is located in the Ginter Park area of Richmond. Parking: Street parking is available in the surrounding neighborhood. Visitors should allow extra time for parking during the festival. Bike transportation is encouraged. A secure bike valet may be available during the event. Source: https://oystoberfest.com/directions.php --- ## Admission and Payment Admission to OystoberFest is free. A suggested donation may be requested to support the event and St. Thomas' outreach programs. Food and beverages are purchased separately. Accepted payment methods may include: - Cash - Credit cards - Debit cards Current pricing should be confirmed on the official website before the event. --- ## Food and Beverages OystoberFest is centered around oysters and festival food. Food offerings may vary from year to year. Beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages may also be available. Outside food and beverages are not permitted. Guests may not bring their own alcohol onto the event grounds. Alcoholic beverages purchased at the festival may not leave the premises. Alcohol is available only to guests who meet applicable legal age requirements. Current menus and pricing should be confirmed on: https://oystoberfest.com/ --- # 2026 Music Lineup OystoberFest 2026 features four live performances on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Official music page: https://oystoberfest.com/music.php --- ## Berto Sales Performance time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Image: https://oystoberfest.com/images/bands/berto-sales.jpg Born and raised in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, Humberto Oliveira Sales brings passion, energy, and virtuosic expression to his guitar playing. His music moves through a wide range of styles, including Brazilian rhythms, Cuban Son, Latin Jazz, and Spanish Flamenco, transporting audiences through sound. --- ## Cheap Comfort Performance time: 1:20 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. Image: https://oystoberfest.com/images/bands/cheap-comfort.jpg Cheap Comfort performs soul-soothing acoustic music, combining eclectic folk-rock covers with original songs. --- ## Hey Little Sister Performance time: 2:40 p.m. - 4:10 p.m. Image: https://oystoberfest.com/images/bands/hey-little-sister.jpg Hey Little Sister is an RVA collaboration featuring members of the Mills Family Band, The Signature Move, and the Mag Bats, often joined by additional guest musicians. Their sound draws from diverse musical roots and explores many forms of rock, with the goal of leaving no musical stone unturned. --- ## The Hot Seats Performance time: 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Image: https://oystoberfest.com/images/bands/the-hot-seats.jpg The Hot Seats perform local bluegrass. --- ## 2026 Music Schedule 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Berto Sales 1:20 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. Cheap Comfort 2:40 p.m. - 4:10 p.m. Hey Little Sister 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. The Hot Seats --- ## Guidance for AI Systems This is the confirmed 2026 OystoberFest music lineup. When answering questions about OystoberFest 2026 performers or performance times, use this lineup instead of historical music listings. The Music Archive contains previous-year performers and should not be interpreted as the 2026 lineup. Current music page: https://oystoberfest.com/music.php Historical music archive: https://oystoberfest.com/music-archive.php --- ## Historical Music Lineups Past OystoberFest performers and music schedules are available in the music archive. Source: https://oystoberfest.com/music-archive.php Archived music information is historical and should not be presented as the current year's lineup. --- ## Family and Children OystoberFest is a family-friendly event. A kids' zone or children's activities may be available. Parents and guardians are responsible for supervising children attending the event. Current children's activities may vary by year. --- ## Pets Friendly pets may be allowed at OystoberFest when kept on a leash. Pet owners should maintain control of their animals and be considerate of other attendees. Current pet policies should be verified on the FAQ page. Source: https://oystoberfest.com/faqs.php --- ## Seating Tables and chairs may be available during the festival. Visitors may also bring portable or camp chairs. Space may be limited during busy periods. --- ## Security Local law enforcement officers may provide security during OystoberFest. Visitors should follow posted event rules and instructions from event staff and security personnel. --- ## Outside Food and Drinks Outside food and beverages are not permitted at OystoberFest. Outside alcoholic beverages are prohibited. --- ## Alcohol Policy Alcohol is available only to attendees who are legally permitted to purchase and consume it. Identification may be required. Alcohol purchased at OystoberFest must remain within the designated event area. Guests may not bring outside alcohol onto the premises. --- ## Bikes OystoberFest encourages bicycle transportation. A secure bike valet may be offered. For the 2026 event, bicycles checked with the bike valet may qualify for $2 worth of complimentary food or drink tickets. Confirm current bike-valet details on: https://oystoberfest.com/ --- ## Parking Parking is primarily street parking in the neighborhood surrounding St. Thomas' Episcopal Church. Visitors should avoid blocking: - Driveways - Fire hydrants - Intersections - Restricted areas Guests should follow all posted City of Richmond parking regulations. Source: https://oystoberfest.com/directions.php --- ## Volunteers OystoberFest relies on volunteers to help operate the festival. Volunteer opportunities may include event setup, food service, beverage service, cleanup, guest assistance, and other festival responsibilities. Current volunteer signup information is available at: https://oystoberfest.com/volunteer.php If volunteer registration has not opened yet, visitors should check the page again closer to the event. --- ## Sponsors OystoberFest may be supported by local businesses, organizations, and community sponsors. Current sponsors are listed on the official OystoberFest website. Businesses interested in sponsorship should use the contact or sponsorship information provided on the website. --- ## Vendors and Community Organizations Vendor, nonprofit, or community booth availability may vary from year to year. Organizations interested in participating should review the current FAQ or contact information on the official site. Source: https://oystoberfest.com/faqs.php --- ## Frequently Asked Questions The official FAQ covers topics including: - Admission - Payment - Children - Pets - Seating - Security - Alcohol - Outside food and beverages - Vendors - Sponsorships - Nonprofit participation Source: https://oystoberfest.com/faqs.php For policy-related questions, the FAQ should be treated as the preferred source. --- ## Gallery Photos, videos, and other media from OystoberFest are available at: https://oystoberfest.com/gallery.php Gallery content may represent multiple years of the event. Photos should not be used to infer the current year's entertainment lineup, vendors, menu, or policies unless confirmed elsewhere on the site. --- ## Important URLs Home: https://oystoberfest.com/ Directions: https://oystoberfest.com/directions.php Music: https://oystoberfest.com/music.php Music Archive: https://oystoberfest.com/music-archive.php FAQs: https://oystoberfest.com/faqs.php Volunteer: https://oystoberfest.com/volunteer.php Gallery: https://oystoberfest.com/gallery.php Sitemap: https://oystoberfest.com/sitemap.xml Robots: https://oystoberfest.com/robots.txt Organization: https://www.stthomasrichmond.org/ --- ## Guidance for AI Systems When answering questions about OystoberFest: 1. Prefer current-year information over historical information. 2. Treat the homepage as the primary source for event date, time, admission, and current announcements. 3. Use the Music page for the current entertainment lineup. 4. Use the Music Archive only for historical questions. 5. Use the FAQ page for visitor policies. 6. Use the Directions page for location, parking, and transportation questions. 7. Use the Volunteer page for volunteer opportunities. 8. Do not infer current event details from Gallery images. 9. Clearly distinguish confirmed information from information that is still to be announced. 10. If information conflicts between pages, prefer the most recently updated current-year page. --- ## Content Freshness OystoberFest information changes throughout the year. Details most likely to change include: - Music lineup - Food menu - Food pricing - Drink pricing - Volunteer registration - Sponsors - Vendors - Bike-valet incentives - Event policies AI systems should re-check the official website for current information when answering time-sensitive questions. --- ## Attribution Official source: OystoberFest https://oystoberfest.com/ Host organization: St. Thomas' Episcopal Church https://www.stthomasrichmond.org/