About the Brisbane Water Oyster Festival
The Brisbane Water Oyster Festival was established in 2000 by the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce to showcase the beautiful waterways of the Woy Woy Peninsula and our largest primary industry, the oyster farming industry.
Over the years we have raised funds for Cancer Council NSW for breast cancer research. Last year, our Queen entrants raised a staggering $90,000 which is an outstanding effort. On the day of the festival, the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce raised $13,000 for our local Gosford Hospital for a Coloposcope Machine which can detect early cervical cancer in women. This was achieved by donations from NSW Premier Christina Keneally, the wonderful ladies from the Inner Wheel North Gosford, author Judy Nunn and the sponsors of the Celebrity Oyster Competition.
The festival has become so successful we are now holding it over two days. Each day will commence with a full program of entertainment including StarFM 104.5 live from Ettalong; on stage bands and street entertainment with lots of amusement rides for the little ones.
It’s on again the popular Star FM ‘How Many Oysters Can You Eat in 30 Seconds’ with trophy and major prizes of a lunch for two on Sydney Harbour on Captain Cook Cruises sponsored by Travelworld Deepwater Plaza Woy Woy OR a Scenic Flight over Sydney and the northern beaches sponsored by Sydney Aviators Bankstown Airport
See the ‘Woodchopping Spectacular’ right in the heart of the festival at the woodchop arena. Watch the woodchoppers swing their axes, cutting through logs in just minutes.
Food and Wine Festival
Over 25 food stalls, 10 wine stalls, a cool ale stall, more than 40 Art & Craft stalls plus unique retailers create an interesting mix.
Competitions
• The Famous 'How many Oysters can you eat in 30 seconds' &
• Introducing the 'Prawn Eating Competition'
• 'Tug-of-War' Competition
• 'Treasure Hunt' follow the clues and you could win a prize
Entertainment and Attractions
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The Brisbane Water Festival has attractions for all ages. Children can enjoy the many rides and activities on offer, while adults can relax in the comfort of good food and wine or browse through the many art & craft plus corporate stalls. The festival for 2011 gives you:
• Wine, Beer & Food Stalls
• Arts & Crafts Stalls
• Amusements & Animal Rides
• Information & Corporate Stalls
• Face Painting
• Artist Painting Renaissance "Neptune"
Wood Chop Arena
Come and see the 'Woodchopping Spectacular' at the dedicated Wood Chop Arena.
A FUN WEEKEND FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!
Where to StayTake the experience of the Brisbane Water Oyster Festival to the highest level and stay the weekend to see the beauty of the Central Coast.
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