GCDC Seafood Dinner

6-8pm, September 17, 2026

Abingdon Ruritan Club

You don’t want to miss our signature fundraising event of the year. Enjoy an evening of fine dining, music, the Eldridge Cook Community Impact award presentation, and motivational speeches. Distinguished speakers will include this year’s federal and local candidates.

Two men shaking hands at an event, smiling. The man on the left is wearing a dark suit, blue shirt, and a name tag that reads 'Senator Lamont Bagby.' The man on the right is wearing glasses, a blue checkered shirt, and a name tag that reads 'Dr. Mark Downey.' In the background, there are other people and a decorated hall.
A man singing and playing an acoustic guitar at a political event with a banner in the background.

Highlights from GCDC’s 2025 Seafood Dinner

People sitting and laughing at a conference or meeting, with badges and note papers in front of them.
Group of five women at a community event, some wearing name tags, sitting and standing behind a table with papers, a small American flag, and a sign for a coastal cleanup organization.
A large group of people at an indoor event, holding signs supporting political candidates for delegate, with blue tablecloths and decorations.
A man and an elderly woman standing together at an award ceremony. The man is holding a microphone and has a name tag that reads 'Kevin Hart.' The woman is holding a glass award and a bouquet of flowers, and has a name tag that reads 'Roberta Ray.' They are smiling at the camera.

Photos of our 2025 Seafood Dinner

courtesy of Terry Brown

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A man and woman smiling at a political event, wearing matching navy blue shirts supporting Abigail Spanberger for governor, and name tags with the American flag. The man holds a glass of water, and a man in a red shirt is in the background.
A group of five smiling adults, three women and two men, standing closely together in a banquet hall decorated for a patriotic event with American-themed shirts and accessories.
Group of six diverse people, five women and one man, smiling at a table at an indoor event. The table has patriotic-themed decorations, menus, and a centerpiece with a seashell and candles.
People gather around booths at a patriotic-themed event, examining items and engaging in conversations. One woman is bending over a table filled with various objects, while another woman is looking at jewelry or small souvenirs. Several attendees hold drinks. The setting appears to be a community or social gathering with tables, decorations, and informational displays.
A woman wearing a colorful striped sweater, yellow headband, and glasses giving a speech at a podium decorated with a patriotic banner featuring a donkey, stars, and the words 'Democratic Party'.
A man in a suit giving a speech at a podium during a political event for Gloucester Democrats, with a banner reading 'GLOUCESTER DEMOCRATS' behind him, and a group of diverse attendees seated at tables.
A smiling older woman with gray hair, glasses, and earrings, wearing a purple blazer and a name tag that reads 'Shannon Taylor' with an American flag pin, attending a professional event.
A man in a navy blazer and beige pants speaking at a Democratic Party event, standing behind a decorated podium with the party's logo and colors, holding a microphone and gesturing with his index finger.
Two women smiling and holding a framed award certificate. The woman on the left is African American with curly hair, wearing a white blouse and black vest. The woman on the right is older with short gray hair and glasses, wearing a multicolored patterned jacket and black turtleneck. The background includes an American flag and event signage.
Three young adults smiling and standing together indoors. They wear name tags and hold a clipboard with a printed form. The person in the middle has light brown hair and is wearing a blue shirt, while the other two are also in blue and formal attire.
Group of nine women in white shirts and black pants, smiling and posing together in a room with catering setup in the background.