SHUCK • SIP • EXPLORE
The DMV's social club for oyster lovers.
From oyster happy hours and guided tastings to festivals, farm visits and educational experiences, Capital Oyster Society brings people together to explore the oysters, waters, and culture of the Chesapeake and beyond.
Socials & Happy Hours
Tastings & Oyster Experiences
Festivals, Farm Visits & Education
Shucking Classes and Competitions
Upcoming Events
Come shuck, sip & explore with us.
From Society socials to festivals, tastings and farm visits, see what's coming up around the DMV.
COS EVENT
Hosted by Capital Oyster Society
COS MEETUP
COS gathering at an independently organized event
COMMUNITY EVENT
DMV oyster event shared with the community
September 30 6:00 PM | COS EVENTINAUGURAL OYSTER SOCIAL & TASTINGKelly's Oyster House & Bar • Fairfax, VA Join Capital Oyster Society for our first official social, featuring Oyster Bingo, drinks, mingling and an optional guided 8-oyster tasting. |
October 11 2:00 PM | COMMUNITY EVENT • COS MEETUPTHE SALT LINE- OYSTER WARSMeet up with the Society at The Salt Line's annual Oyster Wars. This is a community event; COS will be attending as a group. |
What We Do
Come for the oysters. Stay for the community.
SOCIALIZE
Socials, Happy Hours & Meetups
Meet fellow oyster lovers at Society socials, happy hours, festivals and other gatherings across the DMV.
TASTE & LEARN
Tastings, Dinners & Education
Explore oyster varieties, regions and merroir through guided tastings, curated dinners and educational experiences.
EXPLORE
Farms, Festivals & Shucking
Get closer to oyster culture through farm visits, festival meetups, shucking classes, competitions and other activities.
Good Oysters. Great Company.
Bringing oyster lovers together across DC • Maryland • Virginia
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