Tour the sturgeon farm, taste caviar, and purchase products on site.
Marshallberg Farm Tours take place at our coastal/eastern NC facility.
NO DECEMBER TOURS.
Tour Location:811 Straits Rd. Smyrna, NC 28579 Tours are only held at the Smyrna NC location. There are NO tours at the Lenoir NC location. We only offer tours on scheduled dates – We do not offer individual tours. Tour dates are added throughout the year, to be notified of new dates by email, please join our newsletter.
Tour will include:
• An in-depth tour of the indoor R.A.S. sturgeon farm
• Caviar tasting with champagne & Social House Vodka
• Opportunity to speak to staff and purchase Marshallberg Farm products.
• The entire event will last about 2 hours.
Tour FAQ:
Q: Are tour tickets refundable? A: Tickets are refundable for 24 hours after purchase. After 24 hours, tickets can be exchanged for an alternative tour date that has sufficient availability. If no alternative tour dates are available, your tickets will be held until more dates are posted, at which point you can choose your new date. Q: What should I wear? A: Please wear shoes appropriate for walking on dirt and potentially damp ground. You will be walking from one building to another. Otherwise, wear whatever you feel like! Q: What should I bring?
A: Bring a cooler with ice or ice packs if you plan on purchasing products. Q: How long does the tour last? A: The lasts 1.5 – 2 hours. At 2pm, the tour of the sturgeon farm will begin, followed by a buffet style tasting and opportunity to purchase products. Q:Do my children need tickets?
A: Up to 2 children that will not be trying caviar do not need tickets. If your children will be participating in the tasting, you will need to get them tickets. Q:Should I print my tickets or will they come by mail? A: Tickets are purely digital. You do not need to print or bring any physical tickets. We have a roster and when you arrive at the tour, you will be required to sign in. Q: How can I contact the farm about special circumstances or needs?
A: If you have special needs for elderly, children, handicap or other, please email us. We will be happy to accommodate, if possible. Q: Can I schedule a tour on a date of my choice? A: No, we only offer tours on the dates listed on this page. We do not offer individual tours. Q: When are new tour dates added? A: New tour dates are added throughout the year. We typically offer one every month except December and January. If you do not see dates listed, we have not scheduled them yet. Q: Do you give tours at the Lenoir, NC farm?
A: No. We only give tours at our Smyrna, NC farm. The Lenoir facility is not set up for tours and tastings. Q: Do you give school group tours or special club tours? A: No. Regrettably, we can only give ticketed tours, and only on the dates listed on this page.
****ALTHOUGH RARE, TOUR DATES & TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.****
TICKETS DO NOT SHIP. Simply sign in at the door.
Questions? Email in**@**************rm.com.
2026-2027 Tour Schedule/Calendar:
October 30, 2026 at 2pm
November 6, 2026 at 2pm
February 12, 2026 at 2pm
We do not have tours in December or January.
Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) are the newest way to raise fish without negatively impacting the environment. More like a multi-million dollar water treatment plant than a fish farm, our RAS facilities provide the highest filtration possible in modern aquaculture. Although this is the most expensive way to raise fish, it is also the most responsible. Over 80% of caviar consumed in the US is imported from farms that would not pass US environmental regulations. Caviar from an RAS facility is considered the best option for both sustainability and purity. More about our facilities >
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AS YOUR U.S. PRODUCER, WE OFFER EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS:
• Small batch, freshly harvested caviar that has never switched hands or been in transit • Higher grades of caviar that are packed direct to final tin on harvest day, never repacked or exposed to air • Caviar made by an American business, strictly regulated by U.S. health and safety standards • R.A.S. sturgeon farming methods that are ranked a”Best Choice” for sustainability by Seafood Watch • No borax, hormones, antibiotics or other illegal food additives • The best product for your money – our pricing is competitive with middle men
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4 reviews for 2026 Farm Tours and Tastings
Rated 5 out of 5
Natalia Boykova (verified owner)–
It was an excellent tour and tasting! Unfortunately, I do not see any tours offered any more. Hope it will be resumed!
Rated 5 out of 5
Dr. Erika Young –
This was a birthday present to myself! The farm tour, the tasting, and everyone involved was just awesome. What an other worldly experience! A taste of decadence right here in NC!
Bring a cooler, I found it impossible to leave without goodies for later. The Smoked Sturgeon dip is AMAZING!
Rated 5 out of 5
William Bigelow –
We did the tour of the farm, the tasting after, and loved every minute of our experience.
This caviar is the best we have found and will continue to use as our go to supplier. We love the aquaculture farming techniques and the owners are hands on, very knowledgeable, and their love for what they are doing is evident.
Rated 5 out of 5
Mark King – Raleigh –
We took the tour of the Marshallberg caviar farm. Twas excellent. A taste of vodka to start out. Then heard an introduction talk. Then she took us around back into one of the huge buildings with huge tanks full of sturgeon. We were joined by the main dude, and then a bit later the original dude (the father and mother). They answered any and all questions. They are personable and fun people. Then back to the ‘office’ room for samples of their caviar and their spreads. Totally awesome tour and incredibly good caviar. I highly recommend the tour. Bring a cooler so you can buy some of their caviar and/or spreads.
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I'm blown away with the quality and taste of your Caviar. I was a first time buyer and I didn't know what to expect. I've never had 100% authentic caviar and all I can say was WOW!!!! I definitely can't afford to buy this on a regular basis but I can tell you I might sneak in an anniversary and maybe even a birthday. No one in my family eats it except me, I HAVE IT ALL to myself. I received it in great packaging and it was ice cold. I was going to wait until Christmas to open a tin but I couldn't wait. I was like a kid in a candy store. I paired with the potato Latkes recipe from your website. Absolutely incredible. The only regret I have is I should have ordered a larger tin. Thank you so much. Merry Christmas
Libby Liles 09/05/22
Products from Marshallberg Farm have added a new dimension of excellence to our family gatherings. We have enjoyed the flavorful smoked sturgeon, creamy smoked sturgeon spread and, of course, the decadent Osetra caviar. The quality and flavor of these products simply cannot be surpassed and we look forward to enjoying them at future family gatherings.
JLossada 04/14/22
Royal Osetra
Simply sublime in terms of taste, color and texture! Overall, it exceeded my expectations. I look forward to my next purchase. The value of this product is amazing.
Stephen Anderson 02/20/22
Royal Osetra
Excellent. My wife and I had the royal ossetra in a three-way test against two top-shelf imported caviars (another ossetra and a beluga hybrid), and this one more than held its own. Nice firm eggs, with a distinct flavor and just a little saltiness.
Matt F. 01/03/22
Premium Osetra Sampler
We received our caviar delivery in anticipation of making our New Year’s Eve an unforgettable evening. Even with high expectations, we were absolutely blown away with the quality and flavor of everything we received. It was truly one of the greatest at-home food experiences we’ve ever had. I also highly suggest the smoked sturgeon filet. It will not get better than a bite of Caviar on Sturgeon! I will be dreaming about this until we place our next order!!
Viktoria Sikora 01/01/22
Classic Osetra Caviar
This product EXCEEDED my expectations! It matched my memories of the "real deal" from many years ago and definitely exceeded all the other tries to duplicate that experience since. I brought it to a NYE party which proved to be a HUGE hit among very discriminating friends. Thank you and I look forward to celebrating with your product again. Worth every cent. Viktoria Sikora
Joy 12/26/21
Classic Osetra Caviar
We did a Christmas Eve caviar tasting. 2 grocery store roes, one French caviar, and 2 from The Caviar Farm. There was a night and day difference. The NC caviars were by far the best. I highly recommend their products !
B Buckley 12/21/21
Classic Osetra Caviar
Every product is delicious. I will never order Russian caviar again. What a pleasure to find such quality in a NC product. The Ossetra is the best I have had including the Russian Tea Room and Petrossian in NY.
David Greenblatt 11/26/21
Gold Reserve
The golden was the best caviar we have had!!! Agreed by all, truly the golden was amazing!!! We have been eating Marshallberg’s for years. We have compared it to the best we have had. Hands down Marshallberg’s the best!!! We have shared it with Michelin chef friends and industry experts, The vote is always the same, the best. I have Persian friends that bring us caviar from Iran. This goes toe to toe.
Ron 10/29/21
Premium Osetra Sampler
I have tried many different sources for caviar and Marshallberg Farm is simply the best. The flavor was what I was looking for and the texture was magnificent. The product came arrived at the perfect temperature because the packaging was the best I have ever seen. A terrific experience from start to finish.
Natalia Boykova (verified owner) –
It was an excellent tour and tasting! Unfortunately, I do not see any tours offered any more. Hope it will be resumed!
Dr. Erika Young –
This was a birthday present to myself! The farm tour, the tasting, and everyone involved was just awesome. What an other worldly experience! A taste of decadence right here in NC!
Bring a cooler, I found it impossible to leave without goodies for later. The Smoked Sturgeon dip is AMAZING!
William Bigelow –
We did the tour of the farm, the tasting after, and loved every minute of our experience.
This caviar is the best we have found and will continue to use as our go to supplier. We love the aquaculture farming techniques and the owners are hands on, very knowledgeable, and their love for what they are doing is evident.
Mark King – Raleigh –
We took the tour of the Marshallberg caviar farm. Twas excellent. A taste of vodka to start out. Then heard an introduction talk. Then she took us around back into one of the huge buildings with huge tanks full of sturgeon. We were joined by the main dude, and then a bit later the original dude (the father and mother). They answered any and all questions. They are personable and fun people. Then back to the ‘office’ room for samples of their caviar and their spreads. Totally awesome tour and incredibly good caviar. I highly recommend the tour. Bring a cooler so you can buy some of their caviar and/or spreads.