Oyster Festival returns to Woy Woy

The Brisbane Water Oyster Festival is set to take over Lions Park Reserve at Woy Woy on Sunday, November 10.

“We are proud to have Deepwater Plaza as our naming sponsor this year, with the shopping centre celebrating 40 years on the Peninsula, together with Bruce Kerr Real Estate and Mars Group as our major sponsors,” Peninsula Chamber of Commerce President Matthew Wales said.

“And what better way to celebrate Deepwater Plaza’s anniversary than at the Brisbane Water Oyster Festival.

“We are so pleased that a major local retailer is supporting our festival – a festival that celebrates our Central Coast oyster industry and promotes our beautiful Peninsula waterways to the rest of the world.”

The festival began 24 years ago at the Woy Woy waterfront and returns to Lions Park after last year’s event proved successful in accommodating big crowds having a great time with oysters, food, wine and market stalls.

“Deepwater Plaza will host Santa’s Post Office on the day so bring the kids with their letters to Santa so the elves can take the children’s Christmas list to the North Pole,” said Matthew Wales.

“Accom Holidays will also be on site to join in the festivities with giveaways for the kids.

“And of course, the famous ‘How Many Oysters Can You Eat in 30 Seconds’ will showcase at 12.30pm and 2pm on the main stage hosted by our radio partners Radio 107.7 Triple M and HIT 101.3.”

Jenifer Green from G’Day Hollywood Productions will compere the entertainment program, which will include the Ipanema Latin Band with Freddy Aguilera and the Mariachi Vibes.

Ipanema will be on stage from 10am-12.30pm followed by Belinda Adams and the Soultraders.

“The park will be full of foodies and art and craft as well as a variety of wine, cocktails and of beer sponsored by Six Strings Brewing Company.

“The stars of the day are the oysters with plenty on offer this year from Hawkesbury River Oyster Shed, Whittens Organic Oysters and local supplier Davos Seafood,” Wales said.

“There will be a great array of oysters and seafood for everyone to enjoy featuring our finest oysters from the Central Coast.”

Parking will be available at the Woy Woy commuter carpark opposite Deepwater Plaza with a shuttle bus operating from the Plaza as well as pick up points at Woy Woy railway station, Woy Woy Wharf and Ettalong Beach Wharf.

The festival will kick off at 10am.