Virginia City Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry
Have a ball (or 10) alongside thousands of daring revelers at a party that only the Comstock could throw. Typically held each March around St. Patrick’s Day weekend, Virginia City’s Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry takes over the historic mining town with a full day of food, festivities, and unapologetic fun, centered around a St. Patrick’s Day parade, costumed saloon crawl, and—of course—Rocky Mountain oyster tastings.
Virginia City goes nuts for St. Patrick’s Day with a flavorful festival celebrating Rocky Mountain oyster recipes, a saloon crawl, a main street parade, and thousands of decked-out revelers getting in on the fun.
Amateur and professional cooks gather to serve up Rocky Mountain oysters in every form imaginable—grilled, smoked, deep-fried, or even in tacos—competing for titles like “Best Overall,” “Most Creative,” and “People’s Choice,” as voted by attendees and official judges.
Parade viewing and general festival activities are free to attend, making it easy to wander, watch, and join the celebration without a ticket. Meanwhile, Rocky Mountain oyster tastings can be purchased à la carte or as part of bundled options—earning your right to vote for your faves, join the St. Paddy Made Me Do It Saloon Crawl, and enjoy drink samples, sweet treats, souvenir cups, and more.
Whether you’re there to treat your taste buds or soak up the party atmosphere, the Virginia City Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry delivers a town-wide celebration with the gall to go wild.
