The Brisbane Water Oyster Festival will be held at the Lions Park Reserve at Woy Woy on Sunday, November 12.
Peninsula Chamber of Commerce President Matthew Wales said the popular event would return after a three-year hiatus due to COVID.
“This year the festival kicks off with live country music from Pure Nashville on the main stage at 10am through to 12.30pm,” he said.
“The band will perform great hits of country music’s biggest stars from Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson through to modern-day sensations The Chicks and Little Big Town.
“The famous How Many Oysters Can you Eat in 30 Seconds will take place on stage with two sessions at 12.30pm and 2.30pm.”
Wales said the competition had become a famous moment at the festival, always inundated with contestants.
“Jenifer Green from G’day Hollywood Productions will be hosting the day with a very special guest appearance,” he said.
“The afternoon will come alive with well-known Sydney band Pub Crawl with great hits from Midnight Oil, INXS and the Divinyls.”
There will be a celebration of food, wine and the best oysters in NSW thanks to sponsor partners Peninsula Plaza Woy Woy, Domain Real Estate and The Grand Gosford.
“Six String Brewery is also our sponsor for everything cold and frosty and will head the Oyster Alley,” Wales said.
Co-ordinator Deb Wales of the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce and Jenifer Green of G’day Hollywood Productions
“Oyster Alley will feature Sydney Rock Oysters and seafood from Casanova, Hawkesbury River Oysters, BBP Akoya oyster stall and Davo’s Seafood as well as the stunning Broken Bay Pearls.”
Attendees will taste fine wine, cocktails along the trail, which will lead to a variety of food stalls.”
The day will also feature arts and craft stalls and children’s rides from Picolo Amusements.
“We are proud to be coming back with help and support from many local businesses including the Diggers Club Ettalong Beach, the Waters family at Gosford Signs and the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce executive members who are always there to assist,” Wales said.
“Bring a blanket and chairs to relax in the park, enjoy the food and entertainment but don’t forget that the venue is licensed.
“There is strictly no BYO permitted including eskies and the park is a No Dogs Permitted area due to the wildlife.
“We look forward to a beautiful day at the famous Oyster Festival once again.”
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