KNYSNA NEWS - This year’s hugely popular Pick n Pay Knysna Oyster Festival will take place between 29 June and 8 July, again providing an ideal choice for a winter break for the whole family.
Following the fires in the town last year, the regrowth of the region has been phenomenal, and visitors to the picturesque Garden Route area will have no shortage of activities from which to choose, with more than 100 events arranged over the 10-day period.
Something for everyone
The premium sport-and-lifestyle festival has become an institution on SA's winter calendar and really does offer something for everyone: sports enthusiasts can sign up for the country’s top cycling and road-running events; families need look no further for fun-filled quality holidays; adventurers will be overwhelmed by the area’s spectacular natural scenery and thrilling adventure options; and, of course, for those looking to indulge in world-famous Knysna oysters with a glass or two of bubbly, the festival is a veritable paradise.
Of course, what would this festival be without the oysters, of which there will be many to devour at your heart's delight.
Delicious food and drink
As always, visitors can look forward to delicious food and drink, with local restaurants offering themed menus for the duration of the festival.
Also on offer will be a variety of concerts, comedy, fashion shows and more, an adventure-filled programme tailor-made to keep the little ones busy along with the Momentum Health Kiddies Area which will be open to keep the little ones entertained.
An irresistible drawcard to the town is the Knysna estuary.
Sporting paradise
• This year’s sporting offers include mountain bike events on Saturday 30 June, with 80km, 50km, 30km, and 15km routes, in addition to the newer 30km e-bike race. The Momentum Knysna Cycle Tour will take place on Sunday 1 July and offers a 115km and 50km route. In an exciting development this year, it has been confirmed that the 115km road race, along with the 80km and 50km mountain bike races will be seeding qualifying events for the 2019 Cape Town Cycle Tour.
• The Momentum Knysna Forest Marathon & Half Marathon are two of country's most hotly contested running races and will take place on Saturday 7 July. Runners can look forward to experiencing the breathtaking views over the Knysna estuary towards the Knysna Heads as they approach the finish line, providing all the inspiration they need.
Marathons have become synonymous with the Oyster Festival.
Enter the marathons at www.knysnamarathonclub.com/forest-marathon. Cycle tour entries can be found at www.knysnacycle.co.za.
So plan a winter holiday and discover the wonders of the Garden Route – enjoy walks in the indigenous Knysna forest and view the famous Knysna Heads.
Knysna Tourism’s #Knysnarises campaign has helped to ensure that the very special town is ready for you. Come and support the Knysna community and enjoy 10 days of fun and adventure.
Want more details?For the full festival line-up: www.oysterfestival.co.za. For news and updates: Facebook/Pick n Pay Knysna Oyster Festival; Twitter/@oysterfestivalor Instagram @knysnaoysterfestival.
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