Blue Island Oyster Bar Brings Back Its Annual Summer Wine Mixer

25+ Wines, Spritz Bars, Interactive Pairing Competition, and a Night of Giving Return to Lone Tree on July 16

DENVER, CO (June 30, 2026) — Blue Island Oyster Bar & Seafood, the East Coast-inspired concept from locally owned restaurant group Shucking Good Hospitality (SGH), invites guests to sip, savor, and celebrate at its fourth annual Blue Island Wine Mixer on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at its Lone Tree location. The patio will transform into a summer tasting experience featuring more than 25 wines, passed hors d'oeuvres, spritz bars, sushi rolls, and a guest-voted pairing competition. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Blue Island Oyster Foundation.

“Every year, the Wine Mixer brings together all the reasons we got into hospitality,” said Sean Huggard, Founder & President of Shucking Good Hospitality. “Good wine, great food, and a room full of people who just want to have a good time. That it's grown into a real tradition, and now supports the Foundation, is something we're genuinely proud of."

Guests will enjoy unlimited pours of more than 25 red, white, and sparkling wines alongside Aperol spritz bars, a bottomless oyster bar, passed hors d'oeuvres, sushi rolls, and more chef-curated bites. Throughout the evening, attendees will sample featured pairings and vote to determine the 2026 Grand Champion Wine, recognizing the bottle that best complements Blue Island's signature oysters. Tickets are currently $115 per person and include all food and beverage tastings, a commemorative wine glass, live entertainment, and more.

A portion of proceeds will benefit the Blue Island Oyster Foundation, the restaurant group’s own nonprofit dedicated to protecting Long Island’s waterways through environmental stewardship, education, and community outreach. The Foundation supports efforts to preserve and restore the Great South Bay while advancing conservation initiatives that help protect this coastal ecosystem for future generations.

The event also speaks to Blue Island’s direct line to Blue Island Oyster Co., its namesake shellfish farm on Long Island’s Great South Bay. By sourcing oysters directly from its own farm, the restaurant delivers a true dock-to-dish experience rarely found in a landlocked market like Denver and reflects Shucking Good Hospitality’s broader mission to bring distinctive, experience-driven dining concepts to the city, each rooted in authenticity, quality, and a strong sense of place.

For more information or to reserve tickets, visit blueislandoysterbar.com/wine-mixer.

WHEN:
Blue Island Wine Mixer
Thursday, July 16, 2026
6:00 p.m.
Reserve tickets online.

WHERE:
Blue Island Oyster Bar & Seafood – Lone Tree
10008 Commons St.
Lone Tree, CO 80124

SGH PRESS KIT

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About Shucking Good Hospitality

Shucking Good Hospitality (SGH) is a Denver-based restaurant and hospitality group led by chef and restaurateur Sean Huggard. SGH operates three celebrated concepts across the Denver area: Blue Island Oyster Bar and Seafood in Cherry Creek North and Lone Tree, Oliver’s Italian in Greenwood Village, and the newly opened Ash and Agave in the iconic Cherry Creek Shopping Center. Built on a fervent passion for exceptional dining and genuine hospitality, SGH has earned a reputation for freshness, consistency, and thoughtfully executed menus. From East Coast-inspired oyster bars to Italian-American comfort food and wood-fired coastal Mexican, SGH’s diverse portfolio reflects a deep understanding of what makes a hospitality brand thrive: connection, quality, and operational excellence.