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Boots and Barbecue 2026
October 3, 2026 | 1 – 4 PM | Lawson Bay Farm, White Stone, VA
Boots and Barbecue is a celebration of all the things that drive Northern Neck Land Conservancy’s commitment to protecting working farms, waters and woodlands in our region. Each year the event is held in one of the five Northern Neck counties or Essex on the Middle Peninsula – and always on an acreage that is permanently protected by a conservation easement.
Upcoming Events
Boots and Barbecue 2026
October 3, 2026 | 1 – 4 PM | Lawson Bay Farm, White Stone, VA
Boots and Barbecue is a celebration of all the things that drive Northern Neck Land Conservancy’s commitment to protecting working farms, waters and woodlands in our region. Each year the event is held in one of the five Northern Neck counties or Essex on the Middle Peninsula – and always on an acreage that is permanently protected by a conservation easement.
Land Legacy Forum Fall 2026
Date TBA | Time TBA | Location TBA
This complimentary luncheon event convenes, educates and inspires regional professional advisors with valuable content related to land conservation.
Preservation of Farmlands, Woodlands and Wetlands Spring 2027
Date TBA | Time TBA | Location TBA
An interest meeting for local landowners, farmers and their families and all those interested in the protection of the Northern Neck’s farmlands, woodlands, and wetlands.
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Lisa Biever
Executive Director
lisa@nnconserve.org
Drew Gladwell
Stewardship Director
drew@nnconserve.org
Past Events
Essex County Conservation Café
Tuesday, July 28 | 1PM – 4PM | Vauter’s Parish House
Join us for a free workshop for landowners and local conservation experts in Essex County!
Land Conservancy Hosts First Land Legacy Forum 2025
October 21, 2025 | Tappahannock, VA
The event focused on federal tax policy related to conservation easements and was presented by Diana Norris of the Land Trust Alliance, the national association of land conservancies.
Boots and Barbecue 2025
October 4, 2025 | 1 – 4 PM | Wheatland, Loretto, VA
Boots and Barbecue is a celebration of all the things that drive Northern Neck Land Conservancy’s commitment to protecting working farms, waters and woodlands in our region.
Boots and Barbecue 2024
September 28, 2024 | 1 – 4 PM | King Copsico Farm, Westmoreland, VA
Boots and Barbecue is a celebration of all the things that drive Northern Neck Land Conservancy’s commitment to protecting working farms, waters and woodlands in our region.
Boots and Barbecue 2023
September 30, 2023 | 1 – 4 PM | Mt. Zion, Northumberland, VA
Boots and Barbecue is a celebration of all the things that drive Northern Neck Land Conservancy’s commitment to protecting working farms, waters and woodlands in our region.
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Historic Lawson Bay Farm has many stories to tell including the story of Captain Hansford Bayton, a successful African American businessman and steamboat captain who once owned the property. 🚢
Boots and Barbecue 2026 will feature tours of the historic home as well as a presentation by @steamboateramuseum on Captain Bayton`s life both on and off the water.
Read about the property and an interview with Captain Bayton`s great-granddaughter: https://nnconserve.org/2026/09/16/conserved-farm-tells-stories-worth-preserving-lawson-bay-farm-and-capt-bayton/
#NNLC #EartotheGround #BootsandBarbecue2026
Sep 22
Thank you CoreVal LLC - Lynn Jernell, Appraiser for your Protector level sponsorship for Boots and Barbecue and 2026! ✨ Your expertise is an asset for our regional conservation community, and your generous sponsorship directly supports our ability to conserve and protect open lands in our region for generations to come. We are grateful to have you join us!
There are less than 50 tickets left for Boots and Barbecue 2026! Get yours before they`re all gone: https://nnconserve.org/event/boots-and-barbecue-2026/
#NNLC #BootsandBarbecue2026
Sep 22
We had a fantastic experience at the Land Trust Alliance 2026 Rally in Denver! Northern Neck Land Conservancy staff are coming back to the Northern Neck and Essex County better equipped and more inspired than ever to help protect the land and waters of our region. 🌎✨
#NNLC #LTARally2026 @ltalliance and Virginia`s United Land Trusts
Sep 21
Thank you Northumberland/Lancaster County Farm Bureau for being protector level sponsors for Boots and Barbecue and 2026! ✨ Your support and the work you do make a difference in the lives of farmers and folks who cherish our region and rural heritage every day. We are glad to have you join us this year!
If you have not gotten your tickets yet, visit our website using the linktree in our bio to purchase tickets today!
#NNLC #BootsandBarbecue2026
Sep 19
Thank you to River City Golf Carts for being Steward level sponsors and donating the use of luxury golf carts for our guests at Boots and Barbecue 2026! ✨ Thanks to you, our guests get to enjoy easy access to beautiful, conserved properties every year in style!
This year`s Boots and Barbecue location is scenic, waterfront Lawson Bay Farm in White Stone. Strap on your boots and join us on October 3rd!
If you have not gotten your tickets yet, visit our website using the linktree in our bio to purchase tickets today!
#NNLC #BootsandBarbecue2026
Sep 18
Thank you to Corinne and Tom Nelson for being Steward level sponsors for Boots and Barbecue and 2026! ✨ We are so grateful that you joined us this year in support of our mission to preserve our region by conserving its lands, water, economies and culture for future generations.
Visit our website to get your tickets while they last at the linktree in our bio!
#NNLC #BootsandBarbecue2026
Sep 18
Thank you, Bevans Oyster Co. and Cowart Seafood Co., for returning to supply Boots and Barbecue 2026 with delicious oysters and support the Northern Neck Land Conservancy`s mission! 🦪 Thank you both for being Steward level sponsors and for your commitment to the health of our local waterways!
Boots and Barbecue (and Oysters!) is a celebration of all the things that drive Northern Neck Land Conservancy’s commitment to protecting working farms, waters, and woodlands in our region.
Get your tickets before they`re gone at the linktree in our bio!
#NNLC #BootsandBarbecue2026
Sep 17
We are so grateful to have Atlantic Union Bank back as Signature Bar Sponsor for 2026 and Boots and Barbecue! Thank you for returning for a third year to support the future of our region and our mission to protect its rural lands, water, economies and culture for generations to come.
Tickets are selling out quickly, get yours before they`re gone using the linktree in our bio!
#NNLC #BootsandBarbecue2026
Sep 16
Thank you Todd Hochrein and Virginia Conservation Credit Exchange for being Protector level sponsors for 2026! ✨ VCCE provides a dedicated marketplace for easement donors and others to sell and buy Virginia conservation tax credits.
If you have not gotten your tickets yet, visit our website to purchase tickets today! https://nnconserve.org/event/boots-and-barbecue-2026/
#NNLC #BootsandBarbecue2026
Sep 15
Thank you to Bobbie Burton and Nancy Joel for being Protector level sponsors for 2026! ✨ We are grateful for your continued support in advancing our mission to preserve the rural heritage of the Northern Neck by conserving its lands, water, economies and culture for future generations.
Visit our website to get your tickets while they last! https://nnconserve.org/event/boots-and-barbecue-2026/
#NNLC #BootsandBarbecue2026
Sep 15
Thank you to Barbara and Tal Day for being Protector level sponsors for 2026 and Boots and Barbecue! We are grateful for your service on our Board of Directors and for your generosity in sponsorship!
October 3rd is right around the corner! Get your tickets before they`re gone: https://nnconserve.org/event/boots-and-barbecue-2026/
#NNLC #BootsandBarbecue2026
Sep 14
Thank you to Laurie and Rod Schlemm for being Protector level sponsors for 2026 and Boots and Barbecue! Your dedication to conservation will impact our region for generations to come!
We can`t wait to celebrate the rural character of the Northern Neck with all of you on October 3rd! Get your tickets and join us for all-you-can-eat barbecue and oysters at scenic Lawson Bay Farm in White Stone.
If you have not gotten your tickets yet, visit our website to purchase tickets today! https://nnconserve.org/event/boots-and-barbecue-2026/
#NNLC #BootsandBarbecue2026
Sep 14
Thank you Diana and Jim Russell for your Protector level sponsorship for the 2026 year and Boots and Barbecue! You are valued members of our community in so many ways!
Strap on your boots and join us in one month on October 3rd for all-you-can-eat barbecue and oysters at Boots and Barbecue! 🥾
Get your tickets while you can on our website: https://nnconserve.org/event/boots-and-barbecue-2026/
#NNLC #BootsandBarbecue2026
Sep 11
Protected land is the key to clean water. And clean water is the key to good beer! 🍻
Northern Neck Land Conservancy and @nature_va are in a partnership that will soon create SWMP Lager, a lager beer made with branches and leaves gathered from Bayberry plants at Bay View.
To read more about the making of SWMP Lager or sign up for our e-newsletter `Ear to the Ground` visit our website using the linktree in our bio!
#NNLC #NatureontheNeck #EartotheGround
Sep 9
We are ONE MONTH AWAY from Boots and Barbecue 2026! ✨🥾
It’s time to grab your tickets and get ready to enjoy all-you-can-eat barbecue and oysters with us on October 3rd. Let’s celebrate land conservation and all the makes our region special together! ✨
Get your tickets here: https://nnconserve.org/event/boots-and-barbecue-2026/
#NNLC #BootsandBarbecue2026
Sep 5
Thank you to Anne and Rob Brumley for being Protector Level Sponsors for 2026! Your ongoing dedication to our mission is appreciated, and we are so grateful to have you join us as friends, sponsors, and recently on our Board of Directors.
We can`t wait to celebrate the rural character of the Northern Neck with all of you on October 3rd! Get your tickets while they last and join us for bottomless barbecue and oysters at scenic Lawson Bay Farm in Lancaster County.
Tickets are selling fast, so get your tickets while you can on our website at the linktree in our bio!
#NNLC #BootsandBarbecue2026
Sep 4
Thank you Northern Neck Soil & Water Conservation District for being Partner level sponsors for 2026! Partner Sponsors 🤝 Partner in Conservation.
We are proud to have your organization join us to support the lands, water, economies, culture and people who make our region special. Your mission "to promote the stewardship of natural resources through leadership, education, and technical assistance for all resource users..." is a cause inextricably linked to our own.
If you have not gotten your tickets yet, visit our website using the linktree in our bio to purchase tickets today!
#NNLC #BootsandBarbecue2026
Sep 1
Thank you to Rappahannock Restoration for being a Protector level sponsor for 2026! The folks at Rappahannock Restoration work hard to ensure that historic homes, landmarks, and structures are protected throughout our region and beyond which deeply aligns with our mission to protect local lands for future generations. We are grateful to have you alongside of us!
If you have not gotten your tickets yet, visit our website to purchase tickets today using the linktree in our bio!
#NNLC #BootsandBarbecue2026
Aug 28
Thank you, Connemara Corporation, for your Steward level sponsorship and for providing hay bales to decorate this year`s Boots and Barbecue! 🌾 We are happy to have you join us this year in celebration of the rural heritage of our region.
Only a few weeks left to get your tickets for Boots and Barbecue 2026! Visit our website using the linktree in our bio to get your tickets or to learn about becoming a sponsor.
#NNLC #BootsandBarbecue2026
Aug 27
The Robison Family are opening their historic home at beautiful Lawson Bay Farm for all of us this year at Boots and Barbecue. 🏡
The rich history of Lawson Bay Farm will be a main feature of this year`s event thanks to tours of the expanded colonial home and a demonstration by the @steamboateramuseum on the life of Captain Hansford Bayton, a successful African American businessman and steamboat captain who once owned the property.
To read more about the history of Lawson Bay Farm visit our website using the linktree in our bio!
#NNLC #BootsandBarbecue2026
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