Where to Eat Oysters This Fall

Don't miss these festivals and happy hours. Plus, five things you may not know about the tasty little bivalves.

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DuCard Vineyards Fall Oyster Festival

Where: DuCard Vineyards, 40 Gibson Hollow Lane, Etlan, Virginia

When: Sept. 28, Noon-5 p.m.

About two hours west of Arlington, this vineyard-hosted festival features raw, grilled and steamed oysters from Nomini Bay Oyster Ranch, as well as crab cakes. Live music is also on the menu, including Motown and Eagles covers. Tickets $10 advance/$15 at the gate.


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