Urbanna Oyster Festival
Urbanna Oyster Festival
Partake in one of the hottest events of the year in the Northern Neck, the 69th Annual Urbanna Oyster Festival. With seafood dishes and traditional maritime culture taking center stage, attendees enjoy parades, shucking contests and live music performances. As Urbanna is just across the Rappahannock River, we will also provide a water-taxi from the Tides Inn to the festival and back or take to the skies with a seaplane trip with Coastal Seaplanes.
Exclusive Shuttle Experience
Avoid the crowds and climb aboard the Tides Inn water taxi for an exclusive shuttle experience to Urbanna. Your $125 round-trip ticket includes complimentary soft drinks, private dock access to avoid the parking chaos, reserved seating and tent to relax between rides, secure storage to keep your hands free and so much more. As this experience tends to sell out quickly, please make advanced reservations by contacting our Concierge at Concierge@TidesInn.com.
Shuttle Schedule Highlights:
- Friday, Nov 6 –Departure Times: 11:00am, 12:25pm, 1:40pm, 2:55pm, 4:15pm, 6:05pm, 8:00pm
- Saturday, Nov 7 – Departure Times: 9:00am, 10:20am, 11:40am, 1:00pm, 2:20pm, 3:40pm, 5:00pm, 6:00pm
Seaplane Experience
See the Chesapeake Bay from an entirely new perspective with a private coastal seaplane tour from Tides Inn. Take to the skies with our trusted seaplane partner for a memorable aerial adventure over the Bay and surrounding waterways, offering breathtaking views of the Northern Neck and beyond. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply looking to experience the coast in a new way, this is one view you’ll never forget.
Four groups fly each day, each with a fixed departure and return. Choose the pair that fits your day.
- Group A: depart 9:00 am, return 1:00 pm
- Group B: depart 10:00 am, return 2:00 pm
- Group C: depart 11:00 am, return 3:00 pm
- Group D: depart 12:00 pm, return 4:00 pm