Peninsula Chamber President Matthew Wales said it was all systems go for another great year of oysters, food, wine and entertainment.
“The entertainment will be spectacular kicking off the day at 10am with Freddy Aguilera & the Ipanema Latin Band with roaming entertainment from the Mariachi Band,” he said.
“The afternoon will have Belinda Adams and the Soul Traders live on stage entertaining us through to 4pm.
“It promises to be a lively day of entertainment.”
The festival will feature more than 100 stalls throughout the street and carpark with delicious food, chilled wines and cocktails plus the famous Six Strings Brewing Company cold ales.
The famous Sydney Rocks will be the highlight of the day with the How Many Oysters Can You Eat in 30 Seconds competition live on stage and local oyster farmers selling their product.
“This year we are excited to announce that the naming sponsor is Deepwater Plaza Woy Woy, which is celebrating 40 years of retailing and service to the Peninsula community,” Wales said.
“Deepwater Plaza is our iconic shopping centre on the Peninsula which provides valuable retail services to our community and facilitates hundreds of jobs for local families.
“The Oyster Festival brings thousands of visitors, not only to the Peninsula but to the Central Coast, for the weekend giving a huge boost to the local economy.
“We value our sponsors who are an integral part of the Brisbane Water Oyster Festival.
“Without our sponsors, the festival just wouldn’t happen.
“We are also delighted to announce Bruce Kerr Pty Ltd, a local family real estate business, as a major sponsor for the Oyster Festival.
“It was established in 1938 and we are very proud to have this local business involved with such a rich business history on the Woy Woy Peninsula.
“Family businesses such as Bruce Kerry Pty Ltd form the backbone of our local town centres and we welcome their support for this iconic Woy Woy event.”
Wales said Central Coast Council would once again support the festival, and sponsorship packages are still available.
“We hope more local businesses take up the opportunity to support the Oyster Festival and at the same time, showcase their own businesses through our promotions,” he said.
PWP Marketing and Events will organise the event and are calling on stallholders to take up sites before the event is booked out.
They can be contacted on pwpevents@hotmail.com
For more information go to www.oysterfestival.com.au and or see the Brisbane Water Oyster Festival Facebook page.