Oyster Festival almost here
KNYSNA NEWS – The 28th Pick n Pay Knysna Oyster Festival takes place from 1 -10 July in the Garden Route town of Knysna. .
The festival offers something for everyone from running, cycling, golfing, bowling and adventure racing to wine and whiskey tastings, cooking competitions, food and wine pairings, gala evenings, live music, a specialized children’s programme and of course the oysters!
The hub of this year’s festival is at Loerie Park in George Rex Drive and is set to be the biggest yet with over 100 sporting and lifestyle events for both young and old, jam-packed into the 10 days of the festival.
A highlight of the festival is The Big 5 Challenge in which competitors are put to the ultimate test participating in five grueling events throughout the festival. These include the Pick n Pay Weekend Argus Rotary Knysna Cycle Tour Mountain Bike and Road Race events.
The Pick n Pay Oyster and Wine Mardi Gras which takes place on July 6 brings together top restaurants in the greater Knysna area calling on them to create the ultimate oyster recipe which guests then get to sample at the culinary event of the festival.
Other culinary and wine events include The Wade Bales Wine festival held at Pezula Private Estate, Whisky and Jazz on the Paddle Cruiser and the Tabasco Oyster Eating competition. With over 100 events, there is something for e-veryone at this year’s festival including township tours, the Pick n Pay Oyster Festival Soccer Tournament, the Oyster Festival Dog Show, a Lazer Quest for kids, an Athletics Fun Run, the Scottish Leader Bowls Tournament, the Protea Knysna Quays Waitron Race, Golf Digest Bell’s Knysna Classic Day and the Disabled Fun Event to name a few.
So choose your activity, pack up the family and book to be part of SA’s winter holiday destination of choice to make sure you don’t miss out.
Article: Knysna Plett Herald