10/30/2026
🦪 'TWAS THE WEEK BEFORE OYSTER Festival 🦪
A Little Festival Tale from MXSO
'Twas the week before Oyster Festival, and all through the town,
The folks were preparing for the big shutdown.
The deputies were ready, their plans all in place,
For the crowds and the traffic and the festival pace!
The oysters were waiting, excitement was near,
And the busiest weekend of fall would soon be here.
But before you head out for some festival cheer,
We've got a few reminders we'd like you to hear!
On Friday at five, the west side will close,
At six on the east, as the festival grows.
Come Saturday morning, by nine or before,
The roads will be closing to traffic once more!
On the east and the west, there's parking in store,
Twenty dollars per car, per day, nothing more.
But mind where you park, or your car may be towed,
Those signs aren't suggestions along the road!
For handicap parking, we've got you in mind,
On the west side of town, there's a spot you can find.
At Red Hill and Virginia, that's where you should steer,
So you can enjoy all the festival cheer!
On the east side of town, there's a shuttle to ride,
To help festival visitors get safely inside.
Two dollars suggested per person, per ride,
Then off to the oysters and festivities inside!
If you've lost your belongings, don't worry or frown,
There's an information trailer right here in town.
At Rappahannock and Virginia, that's where it will be,
For questions or lost and found, stop by and see!
And as for your pups, though we love them, it's true,
The festival's no place for your four-legged crew.
So leave them at home, safe and sound for the day,
While you enjoy oysters, they'll snooze away!
And golf carts, dear friends, though they're handy and small,
Inside the festival? Not allowed at all!
So leave them behind, don't give us a reason,
To remind you again this Oyster Festival season!
Friday at seven, the fire trucks will shine,
As the Firemen's Parade rolls along in a line.
Then Saturday at two, there's more fun in store,
As the Oyster Festival Parade brings cheers galore!
So come for the oysters, the music, the cheer,
And the friends and the neighbors you see every year.
Be patient, be kind, and enjoy all the sights,
While we work to keep everyone safe day and night.
And when the last oyster is eaten, the crowds out of sight,
And the streets of Urbanna grow quiet for the night,
You'll hear us exclaim, as the weekend is through,
"Happy Oyster Festival, from all of MXSO's crew!"🦪
📌 Before heading into town, check out our attached Q&A graphics for road closures, parking, parade times, and other important festival information or visit Urbanna Oyster Festival!
