Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad https://vbvrs.org Because Life Happens Thu, 02 Oct 2025 15:57:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://vbvrs.org/wp-content/uploads/cropped-fav-1-3-32x32.png Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad https://vbvrs.org 32 32 49th Annual Oyster Roast 2025 https://vbvrs.org/49th-annual-oyster-roast-2025/ Thu, 02 Oct 2025 15:57:59 +0000 https://vbvrsstg.wpenginepowered.com/?p=14231

The 49th Annual VBVRS Oyster Fest

Group of smiling people gathered together for Oyster Fest
Smiling Volunteer Rescue Squad members in front of ambulance at Oyster Fest
Tasty Raw Oysters at Oyster Fest
Young women in Tiki attire dancing at Oyster Fest
Delicious Cheese and veggie skewers at Oyster Fest

Enjoy lots of delicious food and drinks, plus we’ll have live music, amazing silent and live auctions, craft artisans, and rescue squad equipment to explore! Your support allows VBVRS to purchase the advanced lifesaving equipment and supplies we need to answer more than 19,000 calls a year. The treatment and transport we give our community costs you absolutely nothing. Please help us continue to help you!

All You Can Eat and Drink

  • Raw oysters: Virginia Eastern Shore Seasides
  • Stewed and fried oysters
  • Clam chowder
  • Pork barbecue & delicious sides
  • Soda, beer and wine

Specialty cocktail tickets will be available for purchase.

Fun, Fun, Fun!

  • Rescue Squad Demonstrations and Equipment
  • Oyster-Shucking Contest
  • Silent and Live Auction plus Raffles
  • Local Artisans
  • Live Music from The Tiki Bar Band
Buy Tickets or Become a Sponsor
Sunday, March 2, 2025 | 1 PM to 5 PM | Virginia Beach Convention Center

Support The Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad.

Every dollar counts.

You can be the difference that allows us to have the life-saving equipment and supplies we need to answer every cry for help.

 

Support your local volunteer rescue squad

Honor someone you know.

Did you know that you can honor someone when you give us a donation?

 

 

Honor a loved one

Learn CPR. Absolutely free.

Did you know that 70% of all sudden cardiac arrests take place in the home? Now you know. Come learn what to do.

 

Register for free CPR

Join us. We need you.

Help us help others. And see what a difference it makes in your own life. Start the process by filling out the online application.

 

 

Make a difference

You like us. You really like us.

Share how a VBVRS crew rescued you! Tell us your story and we’ll tell you ours, keeping you up to date with all that our crews are doing.

 

 

Like our facebook page

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The Amazing VBVRS Oyster Roast

46th Annual Oyster Roast 2022

After forty-six years, we appreciate your continued support!

Title Sponsor:

  • Soup Love

Paramedic VIP Sponsors:

  • Kalfus & Nachman
  • Rose & Womble – JenniMac.com
  • Sokol Family Foundation
  • The Darr Family
  • TMI Truck & Equipment

EMT VIP Sponsors:

  • Atkinson Realty
  • Atlantic Emergency Solutions
  • M. Richard Epps, P.C.
  • Kelly’s Tavern
  • The Oceanfront Inn
  • October Effect, LTD
  • One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning
  • Potter & Company

EMT VIP Sponsors (cont.):

  • RBC Homes
  • Towne Bank
  • Venture Tours, Inc.
  • The Cutchins Family
  • Ann & Rusty Onhaizer
  • Robert & Lynn Sturgell
  • The Poteran Family
  • Bruce Thompson
  • Will Sessoms

First Responder Sponsors:

  • American Road Markings
  • Atlantic Dominion Distributors
  • Beach Chemical & Paper Co.
  • The Breakers
  • Capps Boatworks, Inc.
  • The Elective Group – Sandra Brandt
  • Cheryl McClesky
  • Jack Frost Landscapes & Garden Center
  • Cavalier Golf & Yacht Club
  • Conte’s Bike Shop
  • Hercules Fence
  • Jambooth Photos
  • Shipps Corner Pet Spa & Resort
  • Kevcor Contracting
  • McKenzie Construction Corporation
  • Overhead Door Company

First Responder Sponsors (cont.):

  • Rose & Womble Realty Company
  • SPLASH2O Express Car Wash
  • Taylor’s Do It Center
  • Total Care Dentistry
  • Viola Building Corporation
  • Sam Consenza
  • John & Pam Everett
  • Patrick Garrow
  • Bill & Pat Grant
  • Mary Hammer
  • John Sumnick
  • George Temple
  • Rosemary Wilson
  • Priscilla & Wick Parcells
  • Pure Automotive, Inc.
  • White & Ambrose PC

Good Samaritan Sponsors

  • Aesthetic Family Dentistry
  • Fastax
  • RK Subaru
  • Seal Master
  • Vandeventer Black LLP
  • John Atkinson
  • Caudle & Caudle PC
  • Ann Kiley Crenshaw
  • Larry Lusk
  • Ron Lively
  • Betty Mcaa
  • Jim Mulligan
  • Brenda & Alan Stein
  • Bonner Smith Styles
  • Scott Walthall
  • Roy Ward
  • Southeastern Installation
  • Beach Irrigation

Past Oyster Roasts

Support The Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad.

Every dollar counts.

You can be the difference that allows us to have the life-saving equipment and supplies we need to answer every cry for help.

 

Support your local volunteer rescue squad

Honor someone you know.

Did you know that you can honor someone when you give us a donation?

 

 

Honor a loved one

Learn CPR. Absolutely free.

Did you know that 70% of all sudden cardiac arrests take place in the home? Now you know. Come learn what to do.

 

Register for free CPR

Join us. We need you.

Help us help others. And see what a difference it makes in your own life. Start the process by filling out the online application.

 

 

Make a difference

You like us. You really like us.

Share how a VBVRS crew rescued you! Tell us your story and we’ll tell you ours, keeping you up to date with all that our crews are doing.

 

 

Like our facebook page

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44th Annual Oyster Roast 2020

After forty-four years, we appreciate your continued support!

Paramedic VIP Sponsors:

  • Towne Bank
  • TMI Truck & Equipment

Attendant-In-Charge VIP Sponsors:

  • Fermion Government Services, LLC
  • The Darr Family

EMT VIP Sponsors:

  • Gold Key | PHR
  • Jack Rabbit Storage
  • RK Subaru
  • The Poteran Family
  • Capital Concrete
  • UBS
  • M. Richard Epps, P.C.
  • The Sokol Family
  • One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning
  • Atlantic Emergency Solutions

First Responder Sponsors

  • Vandeventer Black LLP
  • Resource Building Corporation
  • Atkinson Reality
  • Stihl
  • Overhead Door
  • Linda Furiga
  • Beach Irrigation
  • CM Munden Construction Services
  • London Bridge Greenhouses & Nursery
  • The Sturgell Family
  • Shipp’s Corner Pet Spa & Resort
  • American Road Markings
  • Heirloom
  • The Sumnick Family
  • Kevcor Contracting
  • McLeskey
  • Servpro of Virginia Beach
  • The Elective Group
  • Cliff Cutchins

Good Samaritan Sponsors

  • Tautog’s Restaurant at Winston’s Cottage
  • Cape Henry Collegiate
  • Atherton Construction & Development, Inc.
  • White & Ambrose
  • Virginia Beach City Union
  • John White Insurance
  • Gina & Neil Rose
  • E.G. Middleton, Inc.
  • Pungo Realty
  • Beach Chemical & Paper Co.
  • Judith Midgett
  • The Temple Family
  • Southeastern Installation
  • In Memory of Nick Michaels
  • Georges LeBlanc, Jr.
  • Charlie & Lynda Malbon
  • Doc Taylor’s
  • Cavalier Golf & Yacht Club
  • Hercules Fence
  • Roy Ward
  • Jim Allen
  • In Memory of Nancy Dixon
  • Ennis-Flint
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43rd Annual Oyster Roast 2019

Wow, after forty-three years, and it’s still one of our favorite events!

Paramedic VIP Corporate Sponsor:

  • Towne Bank

Attendant-In-Charge VIP Corporate Sponsors:

  • Burgess Snyder
  • Capital Concepts
  • Dale & Barbara Darr
  • Dominion Energy
  • Fermion Government Services
  • West Elm

EMT VIP Corporate Sponsors:

  • AGI
  • Atlantic Emergency Solutions
  • Atlantic Park
  • M. Richard Epps, P.C.
  • Gold Key | PHR
  • Jack Rabbit Self-Storage
  • Ocean Air Heating & Cooling
  • One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning
  • Productive A/V
  • Rose & Womble Realty Company – JenniMac.com
  • Soup Love – Markman Collection
  • Towne Vacations

First Responder Corporate Sponsors

  • Patricia Ashkenazi
  • Atkinson Realty
  • Beach Commercial Finance
  • Bowen Investment
  • Capital Concrete
  • Sam Consenza
  • Cliff Cutchins
  • FESCO Emergency Sales
  • Global Wealth Management
  • Gerald Jeffe
  • Kelly’s Tavern
  • Kevcor Contracting
  • London Bridge Greenhouses & Nursery
  • McKenzie Construction Corporation
  • Mythics
  • Potter & Company Commercial Real Estate
  • Lisa Prudenti
  • ReMax Alliance – Jackie Ellis Dunbar & Steven Dubar
  • Resource Building Corporation
  • Rose & Womble Realty Company
  • The Elective Group
  • The Sumnick Family
  • Warner Moore & Co. Inc.

Good Samaritan Corporate Sponsors

  • Arhnold Marketing Services
  • Atherton Real Estate & Development
  • Bakers Crust Artisan Kitchen
  • Beach Chemical & Paper Company
  • Beach Eye Care
  • Beach Ford
  • Anthony Brinn
  • Cape Henry Collegiate
  • Cavalier Golf & Yacht Club
  • Cavalier Sportswear, Inc.
  • Harry & Theresa Davis
  • Glass Doctor of Virginia Beach
  • Mark & Kerstin Devlin
  • Doc Taylor’s Restaurant
  • Domes Audio Video Environments
  • Clay & Pam Everett
  • The Franklin Family Foundation
  • The Franklin Johnston Group
  • Larry & Patty Lusk
  • Judith Midgett
  • The Law Offices of Daniel J. Miller
  • Oceanfront Dentistry
  • Pungo Realty
  • RKAuto.com
  • Sandbridge Realty
  • Tautog’s Restaurant
  • George Temple
  • Vandeventer Black LLP
  • Patrick Venditti
  • Roy Ward
  • White, Anderson & Associates, P.C.

We’re thankful to the vendors who contributed to our successful fundraiser!

EVENTS:

  • Agio (Live Auction Donation)
  • Arthur Murray (Live Auction Donation)
  • Vest Value Hardware (Live Auction Donation)
  • Captain Cheryl (Live Auction Donation)
  • Fat Frogs (Live Auction Donation)
  • Kettler (Live Auction Donation)
  • Margaritaville Holdings (Live Auction Donation)
  • Orange Peel Transportation (Live Auction Donation)
  • Patriotic Excursions (Live Auction Donation)
  • Resource Building Corporation (Live Auction Donation)
  • Spirit of Norfolk (Live Auction Donation)
  • Taste Virginia Tours/Farmhouse Brewing Co. (Live Auction Donation)
  • Total Wine (Live Auction Donation)
  • Adventure Park
  • Bay Creek Golf Course
  • Beach Cinema Alehouse
  • Dolphin Tour
  • Hilton Oceanfront
  • Hyatt Place – Town Center
  • Jungle Golf
  • Kitchen Barn
  • Laser Tag
  • Mermaid Factory
  • Motor World
  • Norfolk Admirals
  • Norfolk Botanical Garden
  • Ocean Breeze
  • Pinboys
  • Rudee Rocket
  • Rudee Tours
  • Rudee’s Restaurant
  • Sandbridge Pig Pickin’
  • Sandler Center Tickets
  • Signature Golf Course
  • Stand Up Paddleboard
  • The Escape Room
  • Tides Baseball Tickets
  • Top Golf
  • Virginia Symphony Tickets
  • Virginia Aquarium
  • Wyndham
  • Zeider’s American Dream Theater

SERVICES:

  • A.R.E. Health Spa
  • 21st Street Art Gallery
  • Atlantic Dominion
  • Ava Marie Salon
  • Beauty Tree Spa
  • Clip Pets Grooming
  • CycleBar
  • Dog Stuff
  • Dr. Earnest Coalter, DDS
  • Fresh Market
  • Heritage Store
  • KT Nails
  • London Bridge Greenhouses & Nursery
  • Long Jewelers
  • Massage Envy
  • Massage Luxe
  • Oceanfront Yoga
  • Pure Barre
  • Quality Stone Concepts
  • Running, Etc.
  • Sabrina’s Salon
  • Salon @ 31st
  • Salon 3200
  • Shear Class
  • Stability Crossfit
  • Trader Joe’s
  • Wayne Jones Florist
  • Wild Bird’s Unlimited
  • Tom Gill – Auctioneer

RESTAURANTS:

  • 21st Street Seafood Company
  • A Bite of Maine
  • Aldo’s Ristorante
  • Anchor Allie’s
  • Ashburn Sauce Company
  • Back Bay Brewery
  • Bad Ass Coffee
  • Bagel Baker
  • Baja Cantina
  • Baker’s Crust
  • Ballyhoo’s 
  • Beach Bully
  • Bella Monte
  • Big Sam’s Inlet Cafe
  • Black Angus
  • Bonefish Grill
  • Buffalo Wild Wing
  • Cafe 67
  • California Pizza Kitchen
  • Calypso Bar & Grill
  • Chick’s Oyster Bar
  •  Chix Seaside Grille
  • Citrus Restaurant – N. Great Neck
  • Cobalt Grill
  • Cowboy Neil’s Cantina
  • CP Shuckers
  • Croc’s 
  • Dairy Queen
  • Doc Taylor’s 
  • Donkey Dawgs
  • EAT – An American Bistro
  • Esoteric
  • Famous Uncle Al’s Hot Dogs and Tap
  • Firehouse Subs
  • Forbes Taffy
  • GiGi’s Cupcakes
  • Green Cat Juice Bar
  • Icehouse Resturant

 

RESTAURANTS (CONT):

  • Il Gardino
  • Isle of Capri
  • Java Surf Cafe
  • The Jewish Mother/Elevation 27
  • Kelly’s Tavern
  • Leaping Lizard
  • Lynnhaven Coffee Company
  • Mannino’s Italian Bistro
  • Mary’s Restaurant
  • Mission BBQ
  • Mojito Cafe
  • Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub
  • Nick’s Hospitality Restaurant
  • No Frill Grill
  • North End Pizza
  • Old Beach Tavern
  • Outback Steakhouse
  • Pelon’s 
  • Plaza Bakery
  • Press Wine
  • Saladworks
  • Seaside Raw Bar
  • Skinny Dip
  • Smartmouth Brewery
  • Smokey Bones
  • South Beach
  • Steinhilbers
  • Sunnyside Cafe
  • Surf Club Grill
  • Surfrider
  • Tapped Gastropub
  • Tarnished Truth
  • Taste
  • Tautog’s
  • The Atlantic on Pacific
  • The Beach Pub
  • The Egg Bistro
  • Wasserhund Brewing Company
  • Waterman’s Surfside Grille
  • Zero’s Subs
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42nd Annual Oyster Roast 2018

Forty-two oyster roasts have passed, and we’re going strong!

Paramedic Sponsors:

  • Affairs to Remember
  • Towne Bank

Attendant-In-Charge Sponsors:

  • Dale & Barbara Darr

EMT Sponsors:

  • Atlantic Emergency Solutions
  • Capital Concepts
  • Capital Concrete
  • M. Richard Epps, P.C.
  • Amy Markman Goldberg & Family
  • Gold Key | PHR
  • Jack Rabbit Self-Storage
  • McCleskey
  • Mythics
  • One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning
  • The Poteran Family
  • Remax Alliance – Jackie Ellis Dunbar & Steven Dunbar
  • Resource Building Corporation
  • Rose & Womble Realty Company – JenniMac
  • Dr. John Stehlik
  • Stihl

First Responder Sponsors

  • American Tattoo Art
  • Patricia Ashkenazi
  • Atkinson Realty
  • Beach Chemical & Paper Co.
  • Sandra Brandt
  • Sam Consenza
  • McKenzie Construction Corporation
  • Oceanfront Dentistry
  • Dee Oliver
  • Ann Tate Onhaizer – Merrill Lynch
  • Phillips & Jordan
  • Denise Robinson
  • Rose & Womble Realty Company
  • Towne Insurance
  • Tri State Utilities
  • W.M. Jordan Company
  • Warner Moore & Co. Inc.

Good Samaritan Sponsors

  • Bakers Crust Artisan Kitchen
  • The Beach Blaster
  • Beach Eye Care
  • Cape Henry Collegiate
  • Cavalier Golf & Yacht Club
  • Cavalier Sportswear, Inc.
  • The Contact Group
  • 757 Real Estate.net
  • Doc Taylor’s Restaurant
  • The Franklin Johnston Group
  • F. Dudley Fulton
  • J.M. Briggs Concrete Contractor
  • Larry & Patty Lusk
  • Horace McNeal
  • Judith Midgett
  • Pungo Realty
  • Phyliss J. Steed
  • RKAuto.com
  • Tautog’s Restaurant
  • Vandeventer Black LLP
  • Roy Ward
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41st Annual Oyster Roast 2017

Forty-one oyster roasts have passed, and we can’t wait for the next one!

Relive the memories with us here.

Paramedic Sponsors:

  • Affairs to Remember
  • Red Chalk Studios
  • Towne Bank

EMT Sponsors:

  • Mythics
  • Dale & Barbara Darr

Attendant-in-Charge Sponsors:

  • Atkinson Realty
  • Tri-State Utilities
  • Jack Rabbit Self Storage
  • Capital Concrete
  • Atlantic Emergency Solutions
  • RBC Homes & Resource Building Corporation
  • Gold Key | PHR
  • Stihl
  • The Crystal Club
  • London Bridge Greenhouses and Nursery
  • David & Robert Bain
  • One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning
  • Dr. John Stehlik
  • Wendell Franklin & Family

First Responder Sponsors

  • American Tattoo Art
  • Beach Ford
  • Rose & Womble Realty Company
  • Quality Stone Concepts
  • Warner Moore & Co. Inc.
  • The Onhaizer Harris King Group – Merrill Lynch
  • Phillips & Jordan
  • Tony Pirrone – Terry McClaskey
  • Crowder Gulf
  • S.L. Nusbaum Realty Co.
  • Patricia Ashkenazi
  • Lou Phillips
  • Bob & Marion Taylor
  • Mark Kelsey
  • Virginia Davis

Good Samaritan Sponsors

  • Bakers Crust Artisan Kitchen
  • Beach Chemical & Paper Co.
  • Cavalier Sportswear, Inc.
  • Cavalier Golf & Yacht Club
  • 757 Real Estate.net
  • Tautog’s & Doc Taylor’s Restaurants
  • The Franklin Johnston Group
  • Ocean Air Heating & Cooling
  • M. Richard Epps, P.C., Attorneys and Counselors at Law
  • John White Insurance
  • Cape Henry Collegiate
  • HLD Landscaping, Inc.
  • Premier Restorations, LLC
  • Premier Plumbing & Ocean Air HVAC
  • Hercules Fence
  • Kelly’s Tavern
  • White, Anderson & Associates, PC
  • RK Auto
  • The Contact Group
  • Dr. Berton Ashman
  • Pamela Hutchens
  • Morris Long
  • Daryl & Sandy Nemo
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