Contact: Jeff Holland, Riverkeeper, / 443-758-7797
What: Pigs & Pearls
A mouth-watering fundraiser to benefit the West & Rhode Riverkeeper
Date: Saturday, April 29, 2017
Time: 2 - 6 p.m.
Where: Pirate's Cove Dock Bar
4817 Riverside Drive, Galesville, MD
Pirate’s Cove Restaurant hosts Pigs & Pearls BBQ and oyster roast to benefit the West & Rhode Riverkeeper
Pirate’s Cove Restaurant will host its second annual “Pigs & Pearls” BBQ and oyster roast to benefit the West and Rhode Riverkeeper on Saturday, April 29, from 2 to 6 p.m. The event, featuring live music by the Eastport Oyster Boys, will mark the official opening of the season at the Pirate’s Cove Dock Bar on Riverside Drive in Galesville.
“This is a fun way to celebrate spring and get a true taste of our local watersheds, with locally raised oysters and BBQ made from locally raised pork,” said Jeff Holland, Riverkeeper for the West and Rhode Rivers. “We’re blessed to have half a dozen watermen growing oysters in our rivers, and we’ll have an exhibit to explain why those oysters are so important to the health of our waters.”
Pirate’s Cove chef Steve Hardison will serve freshly shucked and roasted oysters raised by local watermen on the West and Rhode Rivers, plus pulled BBQ sandwiches made from pork raised on Progressive Farms nestled in the rolling hills of the watersheds. He’ll serve the pulled pork sandwiches with two sauces, BBQ baked beans and homemade corn bread.
Holland, one of the founding members of the Eastport Oyster Boys, will perform their original Chesapeake-inspired “cruising tunes” along with regulars Kevin Brooks, Tom Guay, Mike Lang and Andy Fegley. There will be a special appearance by Captain Blackbeard and fun for the kids, including educational activities about oysters and the Chesapeake Bay, pirate face painting and dress-up.
Tickets are $40 in advance or $45 at the door. Kids 5 – 12 are $10. Kids 4 and under will be admitted free of charge. Admission includes 20 tickets that can be redeemed for freshly shucked West and Rhode River oysters, BBQ platter or regional craft beer. Tickets are available at Pirate’s Cove Restaurant in Galesville or online at http://www.brianborupub.com/gift-certificates.
Proceeds will help the West & Rhode Riverkeeper to preserve and protect the West and Rhode Rivers. The nonprofit group keeps the rivers clean through restoration projects; advocates for better environmental policies and enforcement of environmental laws; and keeps sewage from the rivers by providing pump-out service to recreational boats.