Thousands of people flocked to the Lions Park reserve at Woy Woy on Sunday, November 10, for the 24th Brisbane Water Oyster Festival.
Peninsula Chamber of Commerce President Matthew Wales said he was amazed at the community support for the iconic community event.
“Even after 24 years, they came in their thousands to experience the fun and entertainment including our famous Sydney Rock oysters,” he said.
“Over 4,000 dozen oysters were consumed – all supplied by Whittens Organic Oysters, Hawkesbury River Oyster Shed, Davo’s Seafoods and Westray.
“And of course, no oyster festival would be complete without the famous How Many Oysters Can You Eat in 30 Seconds competition, which drew a big loyal crowd.
“The record this year was 25 oysters.”
Wales praised Central Coast Council for sprucing up the reserve prior to the event.
“And a big thankyou to the amazing crowd that turned out on Sunday with our local NSW Police reporting that it is one of the best events that they have participated in,” he said.
“I think everyone was impressed with the venue and the first-class entertainment provided by Jenifer Green from G’Day Hollywood Productions with Freddy Aguilera and the Ipanema Latin Band and Belinda Adams and the Soul Traders live on stage.”
Wales thanked event manager PWP Events, naming sponsor Deepwater Plaza and major sponsors Bruce Kerr Pty Limited, MARS Group, Central Coast Council, Six Strings Brewery and Triple M Radio.
Planning is already underway for next year’s festival, which will mark the 25th anniversary of the event.
I thought the event was exceptionally organised. The crowd was friendly and well behaved. The music by both bands was very pleasing and easy to dance to for us Fred and Gingers. Hope both the Ipanema Band and Soul Traders are booked again in future years. Great fun – well done everyone.