Registration is open. See locations, dates, times, and links to register below.
Each year, CBF oyster gardeners return their year-old oysters at CBF Oyster Roundups at various locations throughout Virginia. This year we will be collecting oysters in June, July, and August. CBF transplants the oysters the same day we receive them to state-managed sanctuary reefs, where they will continue growing and spawning—helping to jump-start local oyster populations.
These roundups are also a way to get new baby oysters for the year. A $35 fee is required for spat-on-shell to offset program costs. Your 18" x 9" cages should be reused year after year. If you need to replace cages or are expanding the number of batches you will be growing, additional cages can be requested during registration free of charge.
Locations, Dates, and Times
Registration closes two days prior to the event.
Virginia Beach Oyster Gardening Roundup I
Saturday, June 14, 2025
9:30-11:00 a.m.
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Tappahannock Oyster Gardening Roundup
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
6:30-8:00 p.m.
Register
VA Eastern Shore Oyster Gardening Roundup
Saturday, June 21, 2025
9:30-11:00 a.m..
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Norfolk Oyster Gardening Roundup
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
6:30-8:00 p.m.
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Hampton Oyster Gardening Roundup
Thursday, June 26, 2025
6:30-8:00 p.m.
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Irvington Oyster Gardening Roundup
Saturday, July 19, 2025
9:30-11:00 a.m.
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Newport News Oyster Gardening Roundup
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
6:30-8:00 p.m.
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Gloucester Point Oyster Gardening Roundup
Thursday, July 24, 2025
6:30-8:00 p.m.
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Portsmouth Oyster Gardening Roundup
Thursday, July 31, 2025
6:30-8:00 p.m.
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Virginia Beach Oyster Gardening Roundup II
Saturday, August 2, 2025
9:30-11:00 a.m.
Register
If you have questions regarding CBF's Oyster Gardening program please e-mail, OysterGardener@cbf.org.
