Northern Neck Land Conservancy is delighted to announce that our annual Boots and Barbecue event is back and better than ever!

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.

“Boots” has quickly become known as one of the most enjoyable outdoor, fried oyster-eating opportunities of the year. This year’s event is on Saturday, September 17 at Waterloo Farm on Chotank Creek in King George. It features a delicious barbecue buffet, live music, and exhibitors and demonstrations that reflect the rural character of the Northern Neck: You won’t want to miss it!

We are grateful to the generous event sponsors who demonstrate their commitment to our community by supporting Northern Neck Land Conservancy through Boots and Barbecue. We are still accepting 2022 event sponsorships and invite you to join us! Sponsorships include event tickets and recognition opportunities. We also appreciate the local exhibitors who help make this event so enjoyable.

Click links below to become a sponsor, reserve an exhibit space or purchase tickets.
Questions? Please contact Executive Director, Lisa Biever: lisa@nnconserve.org or 804-250-2334

Thank you for being part of our special event and supporting the Northern Neck Land Conservancy mission – to preserve the rural heritage of the Northern Neck by conserving its lands, water, economies and culture for future generations.

Demonstrations
Fritz Wildt, the Kennels at Mill Creek Farm – retrieving dogs
Joseph Oakes, Eastern VA Agricultural Research and Extension – precision agriculture drone
Patawomack Tribe – dance demonstration

Confirmed Exhibitors
Awesome Possumz
Copper Fox Distillery
Friends of Caledon State Park
Gateway Beekeepers
Jim Hall/Antique Parker Shotgun Collection
King George Farm Bureau
King George Economic Development & Tourism
Northern Neck Beekeepers
Northern Neck Master Naturalists
Patawomeck Indian Tribe of Virginia
Preston Thompson Duck Decoys
Rappahannock Tribe
Tidewater Oyster Growers Association
U.S. Oyster Festival
Office of Farmland Preservation, Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Precision Agriculture Drone Demo – Eastern VA Agricultural Research and Extension Center