By now you’ve probably heard the buzz about St. Johns RIVERKEEPER’s annual Oyster Roast – but what is the Oyster Roast?
St. Johns RIVERKEEPER held our first Oyster Roast fundraiser in 2002, and we’ve been hosting this event annually to celebrate our work to protect the river ever since!
Funds raised at Oyster Roast help St. Johns RIVERKEEPER fulfill our mission to defend the St. Johns River and advocate for its protection year-round.
In addition to fundraising through ticket sales and sponsorships, a multitude of local artists and businesses get involved by donating items for the event’s silent auction, which you can participate in whether or not you are able to attend the event in person! You can bid Friday, 11/14 through Friday, 11/21 at 9:30 p.m.
What to Expect
At the event itself, you can expect amazing food catered by Biscottis with plenty of seating indoors and out, live music in the courtyard by the river (dancing and merriment encouraged), libations, beer from our official beer sponsor, Bold City Brewery, a variety of silent auction items displayed indoors, fun details like a photo booth, outdoor games and fire pits, a fresh oyster station outside, great networking opportunities with fellow river lovers, and so much more! This year we’re adding some fun new additions as well – including a coffee and dessert lounge.
The Oyster Roast “dress code” is business casual. Guests wear anything from jeans to fancy dresses – just make sure to dress for the weather! It can be cooler and windy outside by the river.
The Roast also has a tradition of hosting a Featured Artist, who designs the logo and is featured during the event. This year we are honoring longtime St. Johns RIVERKEEPER supporter, R. Land. The artwork he created highlights our organization’s 25th anniversary, which we have been celebrating all year! Learn more about his work on his website.
Our 24th annual Oyster Roast is coming up on November 21! If you haven’t yet, get your tickets today.
Get Your Oyster Roast Tickets
Oyster Roast | Friday, November 21 | 7 p.m. | Garden Club of Jacksonville
This year’s Oyster Roast will feature:
- Live music by The Firewater Tent Revival
- Delicious food from Biscottis
- Coffee & Dessert Lounge
- Silent Auction
- Special discount for young professionals under 35
- Beer from Bold City Brewery
- Photo Booths
- Lots of Oysters (shells get recycled and donated to Guana Research Reserve!)
- Outdoor games
- Easy parking with a free Tuk Tuk shuttle from the Riverside Arts Market parking lot under the Fuller Warren Bridge
- …and more!
Join us as we celebrate the St. Johns and our collective efforts to protect our river during the past year. See you there!