# Oyster & South Festival

> Event for families in the Virginia Beach–Chesapeake–Norfolk area (VA / NC). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Sat, Nov 14 · 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Where: Chesapeake City Park, 900 City Park Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23320
- Ages: Check age guidance
- Price: Tickets: $50 in Advance; $60 day of. Children 12 and under Free
- Organizer: Chesapeake Sheriff's Hope Foundation
- Official page: https://events.humanitix.com/oyster-and-south-festival
- Last checked: Tue, Nov 3

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## About

The Chesapeake Sheriff's Hope Foundation's annual harvest festival at Chesapeake City Park with all-you-can-eat steamed and fried oysters, BBQ and hot dogs, live local music and vendors. Children 12 and under get in free; bring chairs but no pop-up tents. Rain or shine.

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