Free Clinic of Culpeper - Oyster Fest

11/19/2025

Thank you again for making OYSTER FEST 2025 an absolute pearl of an event! We’re overflowing with gratitude for our wonderful sponsors, ticket holders, vendors, and our fantastic host, Prince Michel Vineyard & Winery!

Your support helps us continue to bring vital medical care to the community and we truly couldn’t do it without you.

Please enjoy these snapshots from the celebration, courtesy of Tyler with Strong Arm Media!

Strong Arm Media,Oysterfest 2025,

10/07/2025

🦪Loved Oyster Fest? Take a piece of the fun home! Grab your official Oyster Fest shirt or hoodie—perfect for the cooler weather ahead:

https://prints.kashimprints.com/Oysterfest_2025/shop/home

10/07/2025

Thank You for Making OYSTER FEST 2025 a Success! 💙

From all of us at the Free Clinic of Culpeper—thank you to our incredible ticketholders, sponsors, and community for making this year’s Oyster Fest at Prince Michel Vineyard & Winery such a success!

Because of your generosity, our community came together in the best way possible—sharing food, laughter, and purpose—all in support of neighbors who rely on the Free Clinic for care and compassion. Your support truly makes a difference in the lives of those we serve, and we are deeply grateful.

We look forward to sharing our heartfelt thanks to the amazing vendors who helped make the evening so special in the coming days.

Here’s to another unforgettable evening of oysters, wine, and community spirit. We couldn’t have done it without you!

10/04/2025

OYSTER FEST 2025 FOMO? We can fix that!

Our Silent Auction is officially LIVE—and it’s stacked with swoon-worthy prizes: local getaways, unique goodies, and serious brag-rights treasures. ✨

Every bid fuels our mission. Every click brings you closer to winning! Check it out now!

https://events.readysetauction.com/freeclinicculpepelr/oysterfest2025

10/04/2025

BIG thanks to the talented culinary students at The Blaze Kitchen at Culpeper Technical Education Center for baking the cookies that will sweeten OYSTER FEST 2025 later today! 😋

Every delicious bite supports the Free Clinic of Culpeper, and we couldn’t be more grateful for your hard work and tasty creations!

10/04/2025

🦪 Who’s ready to EAT?! Huge thanks to Blue Ridge Seafood and Bob's Blue Ridge BBQ for fueling OYSTER FEST 2025!

Not only do they serve up some of the yummiest food around, but their continued support helps us keep the Free Clinic of Culpeper thriving, and we couldn’t be more grateful.

Come hungry. Leave happy!

10/04/2025

🎶 Big shoutout to AP Project jammin’ at OYSTER FEST 2025 today! 🦪 Not only do they bring the good vibes, they're also great supporters of the Free Clinic of Culpeper!

Go check ‘em out, sing along, and give these guys a listen—you won’t be disappointed!

10/04/2025

To our amazing volunteers— THANK YOU!

From pre-event prep to event day hustle, OYSTER FEST 2025 wouldn’t happen without the many generous hands behind the scenes. Your time, energy, and heart make this fundraiser a success—and help the Free Clinic of Culpeper continue to care for our community.

We are so grateful for each and every one of you!

10/03/2025

Oyster Fest 2025 is just around the corner—this Saturday, October 4, from 4–8 PM at beautiful Prince Michel Winery!

📍 Location:
Prince Michel Winery
154 Winery Lane, Leon, VA 22725

🚗 Parking:
Please use the south entrance (towards Madison County). Volunteers and Madison County Deputies will direct you to general or designated parking areas.

♿ Drop-Off:
A drop-off zone is available at the main entrance for guests with mobility needs. Assistance will be on hand to help.

🎟️ Check-In:
No paper tickets needed! Enter through the main front tower to check in and receive your wristband—required for all food & drink access.

👕 Need help or have questions?
Look for our friendly roving volunteers in wine-colored Oyster Fest shirts—they can help with raffle tickets, directions, or anything else!

Food & Drinks
🍽️ Blue Ridge Seafood & Bob’s Blue Ridge BBQ
Oysters served three ways: baked, fried, and raw! Pig roast with classic sides, plus water, tea, and lemonade.

🍷 Enjoy complimentary curated wines and craft beers provided by Prince Michel!
Water, iced tea, and lemonade also available.

🍪 Sweet Treats
Cookies baked by the talented culinary students at The Blaze Kitchen at CTEC.

♻️ Shell Recycling
Drop your shells in bins provided by Friends of the Rappahannock to support sustainable oyster habitats: riverfriends.org

Entertainment & Activities (Bring some cash for the fun!)

🎸 Live Music
A.P. Project—Americana, country, and classic rock vibes all night long!

📱Silent Auction – Now Online!
Browse and bid before and during the event! Items will be on display at the festival. Start here: https://events.readysetauction.com/freeclinicculpeper/oysterfest2025

🎡 Prize Wheel ($5/spin)
Win Oyster Fest merch, raffle tickets, mums, or even a free ticket to Oyster Fest 2026!

📿Necklace & Earrings Raffle (3 tickets for $5 or 1 for $2 )
Courtesy of Prince Michel ~ Rock a faux pearl necklace and grab your raffle tickets!

💰 50/50 Raffle (12 tickets for $20 )
Always a crowd favorite! Our “caped ticket teams” are back—battling to sell the most tickets. Who will take the crown this year... and who will take home half the pot?

🛍️ Oyster Fest Merch Store ($)
Grab event gear and wear your support year-round!

We can’t wait to celebrate with you this Saturday, October 4! Thanks for supporting the Free Clinic of Culpeper—your attendance makes a difference!

10/02/2025

👑 Honoring Our Neptune’s Crown Sponsors 👑

At the very crest of OYSTER FEST 2025 stands a select few whose generosity reigns supreme—our Neptune’s Crown Sponsors.

Your unparalleled support does more than power the festival—it strengthens the vital mission of the Free Clinic of Culpeper, providing compassionate healthcare to those who need it most.

You wear the crown not just in name, but in action. Thank you for leading with vision, heart, and impact. This community is healthier and stronger because of you.

With deepest respect and gratitude, we thank you.

10/02/2025

🦪 Our Deepest Thanks to the Mother of Pearl Sponsors

To our Mother of Pearl Sponsors—your generosity is the foundation of OYSTER FEST 2025 and the heart behind the help.

Your leadership-level support ensures not only a successful celebration, but also life-changing care through the Free Clinic of Culpeper. Because of you, more neighbors receive the medical attention they deserve, regardless of income or circumstance.

You’re more than sponsors—you’re partners in purpose. Thank you for standing with us and strengthening our community.

10/02/2025

🦪 Exceptional. Impactful. One in a million—just like a Belon.

A heartfelt thank you to our Belon Sponsors, whose premier support makes OYSTER FEST 2025 possible and profoundly benefits the Free Clinic of Culpeper.

You're not just sponsoring an event—you’re helping deliver essential healthcare to neighbors who might otherwise go without. That’s a legacy of generosity we’re proud to celebrate.

From the bottom of the bay (and our hearts)—thank you.