Oyster Wars 2024 – Washington, DC

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 13th, 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 Tuesday, September 17th – get your discounted ticket today! For groups of 10 or more, email ow@thesaltline.com for group rates.

Featured Chefs:

• Kyle Bailey – The Salt Line
• Gabe Erales – Ometeo
• Jeremy Sewall – Row 34
• Fredo Nogueira – Cane + Table
• Scott Drewno – CHIKO
• Patrice Clearly – Purple Patch
• Matt Hill – Ruthie’s All Day
• Daniel Le – Nue Vietnamese

Plus desserts prepared by Long Shot Hospitality Pastry Chef – Joy Razo

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
• Double T Oyster Ranch – Tall Timbers, MD
• Orchard Point Oyster Co. – Upper Bay, MD

Featured Breweries:

• Other Half Brewing Company – Washington, DC
• J. Wakefield – Miami, FL
• Monkish – Torrance, CA
• Vitamin Sea Brewing – Weymouth, MA
• Schilling Beer – Littleton, NH
• The Test Brewery – Brooklyn, NY
• Halfway Crooks – Atlanta, GA
• Brujos Brewing – Portland, OR
• Trillium – Boston, MA
• Monkish – Torrance, CA
• Lost Barrel Brewing – Middleburg, VA
• Burial – Asheville, NC

The afternoon and early evening’s festivities will also include live music from Reggae Band, See-I, 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 4th at 10am. Early Bird Tickets gain entrance at 3PM.

– This event is Rain or Shine.

– Guests must be 21 and up and have a valid ID.

– We encourage ride share and safe transit if you are driving, but public parking is available at Dock 79.

For all questions, please email ow@thesaltline.com.