The Brisbane Water Oyster Festival & Blessing of the Waters was established in 2000 by the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce to showcase the beautiful waterways of the Peninsula and one the Central Coast’s primary industry, oyster farming.
The Oyster Festival is the only festival that promotes a Central Coast primary industry.
Since its relocation to Ettalong Beach in 2005 the festival has grown significantly and is well supported by local businesses and Gosford City Council. Last year, the Festival attracted over 20,000 visitors throughout the day increasing local retail business well over 50% together with an increase of 61% in overnight accommodation (as reported by the Mantra Resort).
As well as a food and wine stalls, our festival offers:-
The Queen of the Oyster Festival Competition
The Blessing of the Waters
Surf Club & Outrigger Challenge
Live Entertainment
Best Oyster Competition
Art & Craft Stalls
Amusement Rides
Exhibition stalls
Food and Wine Stalls
In conjunction with the Oyster Festival local teenagers raise money for Breast Cancer research. I was lucky enough to photograph their fashion parade on Friday night.
Watch this space for Oyster Festival Ball photos in November
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