Press Release: United Way of Davidson County hosts 1st Annual Oyster Roast

Lexington, NC – United Way of Davidson County will host their 1st Annual Oyster Roast on Saturday, November 11th, at the Goose & The Monkey Brewhouse in Lexington. The event will begin at 6:00 PM.

Proceeds benefit the United Way’s Community Investment Fund which prioritizes funding between three focus areas:  health, education, and financial stability.  United Way supports programs for 25 nonprofit organizations making a positive impact in Davidson County.

The United Way is partnering with a company located in Washington, NC called Washington Crab. They were recently featured in Our State magazine and have been processing and providing quality seafood since 1972. Washington Crab specializes in catered Oyster Roasts and they provide a one of a kind experience that you are sure to enjoy!

Tickets are $50 each and include all you can eat oysters, steamed shrimp, bbq sliders, hushpuppies, mac n cheese, cole slaw, tea and water. The event will also feature the local band Trouvaille. They call themselves a variety cover band, featuring covers from Garth Brooks, Journey, Jimmy Buffett, ZZ Top and a little of everything in between. Spirits will be available for purchase from Goose & The Monkey. 

“We are thrilled to host this brand-new event and have already received a great response from the community. We hope this becomes an annual event that everyone enjoys attending. We look forward to great food, music and fellowship while raising money for the United Way of Davidson County”, stated Joel Sandman, United Way Campaign Chair. 

Tickets are on sale now. To secure tickets visit: https://uwoysterroast23.givesmart.com. 

For more information, contact the United Way of Davidson County at (336) 249-2532.

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About United Way of Davidson County

United Way of Davidson County’s mission is to bring together community resources to Identify and meet the human service needs in Davidson County through responsible leadership. For more information, contact Kristie Hege, President, at (336) 249-2532 or kristiehege@uwdavidson.org.