KNYSNA NEWS - Preparations for the popular Knysna Oyster Festival are under way as the scenic seaside town gears for another activity-filled festival in the heart of the Garden Route.

With the event geared to kick off on Friday 26 June and continue to Sunday 5 July 2020, local event organisers and the greater community are busy finalising event offerings –which will span the Greater Knysna area – to be collated into the festival programme by Visit Knysna.

“We are pleased to announce that a dedicated festival coordinator, Andrew Finn, has been appointed,” said Visit Knysna general manager Colleen Durant. 

As a member of the Knysna Rotary Club, Finn has a wealth of experience in coordination, having been involved in hosting the Knysna Cycle Tour for many years.

“Finn will be responsible for managing the operational elements of the festival, including the various applications to participate in the festival programme. He will work closely with event managers, local accommodation and activity establishments to ensure a broad offering of activities and experiences during the 10-day festival,” said Durant.

Oysters will remain the protagonist, with event planners curating a midweek programme that will include the popular Flavours of Knysna – and bringing back events like Oyster Shucking, the Waitron Race and Comedy Shows, to mention a few.

The Knysna Wine Festival will take place on the evenings of 3 and 4 July, and restaurants in and around the town will be offering specials on oysters and other unique culinary experiences.

With entries open for the Knysna Cycle Tour and Knysna Forest Marathon, organisers encourage those with activities and stalls interested in featuring on the school field (the registration, and start and finish point for the races) to ensure their inclusion by getting in touch with WaynePKidd@gmail.com.

More info: www.KnysnaOysterFestival.co.za. The website will be regularly updated as the festival programme is finalised.

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