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Visitors take time out to grade the oysters they had tasted by filling out their tasting cards. ©Kim Warner/VASG
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After showing off her shucking skills, the world record champion of oyster shucking, Debora Pratt (center), takes a break with a vendor and a visitor. ©Kim Warner/VASG
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This eight year old oyster named Big Bertha gets quite the attention from the visitors. ©Kim Warner/VASG
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Six oyster growers and their staff shucked on site for more than 200 guests. ©Kim Warner/VASG
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Six oyster growers and their staff shucked on site for more than 200 guests. ©Kim Warner/VASG
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One vendor displays their half-shell oysters in a glass bowl. ©Kim Warner/VASG
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Representative Rob Wittman spoke at the tasting. ©Kim Warner/VASG
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Youngsters try their first raw oysters. ©Kim Warner/VASG
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Oyster shells were collected for recycling. ©Kim Warner/VASG
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National oyster shucking champion Deborah Pratt demonstrates her skills. ©Kim Warner/VASG
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Representatives of Deltaville Oyster Company show off their wares. ©Kim Warner/VASG