Seasonal & Holidays

Father's Day OysterFest Sunday In Purcellville

If Dad happens to like oysters and/or wine, here's a suggestion: the Father's Day OysterFest at North Gate Vineyard in Purcellville.

PURCELLVILLE, VA — Having a hard time trying to figure out where to take Dad for Father's Day? Well, if Dad happens to like A) oysters, B) wine, C) live music or D) all three, the choice appears to be fairly clear.

It's the Father's Day OysterFest, 12-5 p.m. Sunday at North Gate Vineyard, 1603 Hillsboro Road in Purcellville. "Shucking Around Oysters" will be serving fresh, raw and grilled Chesapeake Bay oysters all day. The live music will be provided by Emily Guagliardi beginning at 2.

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North Gate Vineyard says there will be two different types of oysters as part of an oyster shell recycling program. The shells are reseeded with baby oysters and returned to the Chesapeake Bay.


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