Saturday, October 3, 2026!
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, October 3 from 1:00 to 4:00 at Lawson Bay Farm on the water in White Stone, VA. It will feature a delicious barbecue buffet, live music, and exhibitors and demonstrations that reflect the rural character of the Northern Neck.
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.
Tickets are On Sale Now!
Thank You 2026 Sponsors, Demonstrations and Exhibitors!
Sponsors
Venue – Lawson Bay Farm
Marcia and Robby Robison
Signature Level Sponsor
Stoney Point Farm
Leader Level Sponsor
Waterloo Farm
Partner Level Sponsor
A. Mason Brent
Lisa Mountcastle
Steward Level Sponsor
Gail Wertz and Andrew Ball
Tudy Moncure and Arn Eliasson
Karen and Rob Hedelt
R K Payne HVAC ELECTRIC Inc.
Protector Level Sponsor
Prue and Douglas Adler
Stephanie Hanchey and Mike Purello
Diana and Jim Russell
Emily and Bucks Wilkinson
Roanoke Farm
Supporter Level Sponsor
Jim and Martha Lynch
Page Boinest Melton
Leigh Ann and Bill Miller
Pam and Chip Minor
Friend Level Sponsor
Demonstration and Exhibitors
Patawomeck Tribe
Fishing and making traditional eel pots.
Steamboat Era Museum
Interpreting life in our region in the era of steamboat travel and commerce. Special Exhibit: The Life of Captain Hansford Bayton.
Copper Fox Distillery
John dos Passos Institute
Northumberland Association for Progressive Stewardship
Northern Neck Hidden History Trail
Northern Neck Master Gardeners – Shoreline Evaluation Program
Northern Neck Master Naturalists
Northern Neck Soil & Water Conservation District
Patawomeck Indian Tribe of Virginia
Project Healing Waters
Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge
RIVERE/Virginia Tech Coastal Collaborator
Steamboat Era Museum
Tidewater Oyster Gardeners Association
