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2025 Knysna Oyster Festival dates announced
The festival steering committee has announced the dates for the 2025 Knysna Oyster Festival which will take place from 4 – 13 July 2025. The Knysna Forest Marathon will be on the first weekend (4 & 5 July), and the Knysna Cycle Tour on the second (11-12 July).
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Knysna Oyster Festival shines with record numbers and community spirit
The recently concluded Knysna Oyster Festival has been hailed as the most successful event since the Covid era. With over 100 events, the festival has grown significantly, attracting thousands of visitors to the picturesque holiday town of Knysna.
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Knysna Oyster Festival kicks off with successful weekend
The 41st Knysna Oyster Festival kicked off on Friday 21 June 2024 with a hugely successful weekend of sports, live entertainment, food and wine, and community events. According to Lungiswa Goya, spokesperson for the festival, the organising committee is delighted with the success of the festival so far and the number of attendees.
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A shucking good time! Knysna Oyster Festival set to dazzle visitors
The Knysna Oyster Festival kicks off this weekend and Knysna is gearing up for an influx of thousands of visitors ready to have a shucking good time!
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Knysna Oyster Festival: An exciting programme for food, wine and art lovers
The eagerly anticipated Knysna Oyster Festival (21 June – 30 June) is less than three weeks away! This year’s festival promises a full programme brimming with events for lovers of food, wine, and the arts, ensuring there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
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Get ready to shuck, sizzle, and savour at the Knysna Oyster Festival!
The countdown has begun, and in less than six weeks, the Knysna Oyster Festival will be underway from 21 to 30 June, promising oyster aficionados and foodies a shucking good time!
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Knysna Oyster Festival 2024: A sports extravaganza!
Get ready for the thrill of the 2024 Knysna Oyster Festival, presented by Food Lover’s Market (21 – 30 June), with its exciting programme of spectacular trail runs, challenging bike races, canoe races, street soccer, martial arts and more!
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Knysna Oyster Festival 2024: A shucking good time!
The highly anticipated Knysna Oyster Festival is back with a splash and set to take place from 21 to 30 June 2024. With its delectable oysters, vibrant atmosphere, and thrilling sporting events, this year’s festival promises plenty of excitement and a full programme for attendees.
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40th Knysna Oyster Festival hailed a success
The festival, a highlight of the South African event calendar, once again showcased the best of Knysna’s culinary delights, hospitality, and natural beauty, leaving visitors and locals alike with unforgettable memories.
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Knysna Oyster Festival: A whale of a time for everyone!
The festival guarantees fun and festivities for the entire family as they celebrate four decades of this iconic event and this year’s packed programme promises “a whale of a time” with a diverse range of activities.
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How to Have a Fun with Your Kids at Knysna’s Oyster Festival 2023
Winter is here, and you’re probably looking for some exciting activities to keep your kids entertained and happy. Well, look no further! We have the perfect solution for you: our Young Oysters Crafting workshop program at Knysna’s Oyster Festival 2023!
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Knysna Oyster Festival 2023: A great time to visit Knysna
The Knysna Oyster Festival is back for its 40th year! From 30 June to 9 July, locals and oyster aficionados from around the country will descend on the picturesque shores of Knysna for a feast of fun, food, and festivities.
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