Join us on Saturday, September 28, 2024!

Tickets on sale now.

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 28 from 1:00 to 4:00 at King Copsico Farm on the water in Westmoreland County, VA. 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 also appreciate the local exhibitors who help make this event so enjoyable.

Click the button below to reserve an exhibitor space, become a sponsor, or buy a ticket.

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.

Demonstration and Exhibitors

Patawomeck Tribe – fishing and making traditional eel pots.

Copper Fox Distillery
Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail Friends
Fausti USA
Friends of the Rappahannock
NAPS – Northumberland Association for Progressive Stewardship
Northern Neck Beekeepers
Northern Neck Hidden History Trail
Northern Neck Master Naturalists
Patawomeck Indian Tribe of Virginia
Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge
RIVERE Ecological Center
Stratford Hall Historic Preserve
Tidewater Oyster Gardeners Association
VSU Small Farms Education and Outreach Program