Address: 15704 Lee Hwy Gainesville, Virginia 20155
Hours of Operation: Tuesday - Thursday & Sunday from 11:30AM - 8:30PM | Friday - Saturday 11:30AM-9:30PM
2nd Annual Bourbon on the Half Shell at A. Smith Bowman Distillery
Sat, Apr 18
|Fredericksburg


Time & Location
Apr 18, 2026, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Fredericksburg, 1 Bowman Dr, Fredericksburg, VA 22408, USA
About the event
Indulge in an evening where bourbon meets briny! A. Smith Bowman Distillery and the Friends of the Rappahannock invite you to savor fresh oysters, expertly crafted cocktails, live music, and more at the 2nd Annual Bourbon on the Half Shell!
Take a tour that offers a behind-the-scenes look at our distillery! Enjoy guided tastings and let the contemporary folk and Americana, Wicked Sycamore, set the perfect mood for the evening! Plus, take part in an exclusive silent auction featuring unique items & experiences.
Join us for an unforgettable evening – tickets are $150 per person and include all-you-can-eat oysters, BBQ, drinks, a tasting, and tour of the distillery.
Proceeds benefit the Friends of the Rappahannock:
For more than four decades, Friends of the Rappahannock has been the voice and active force for a healthy, scenic Rappahannock River. Through advocacy, education, and hands-on restoration, we’re working every day to protect the…