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Knysna Oyster Festival delivers strong economic boost for local businesses
The 2026 Omoda Jaecoo Knysna Oyster Festival attracted thousands of visitors to Knysna over 10 days, delivering strong participation across its sporting events, family entertainment, food experiences and community activities while providing a welcome boost for local businesses.
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Local makers shine at the Knysna Oyster Festival
Behind every handmade product is a story, and this year visitors to the Neighbourhood Makers Hub at the OMODA JAECOO Knysna Oyster Festival will have the opportunity to discover some of the inspiring entrepreneurs turning creativity into sustainable businesses.
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Countdown begins to a feast of flavour at the 2026 Knysna Oyster Festival: 3–12 July 2026
The countdown is officially on for the 2026 Knysna Oyster Festival, and food lovers have plenty to look forward to when the festival returns from 3–12 July under the theme "A feast of family fun".
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Omoda Jaecoo Knysna Oyster Festival serves up a packed programme of sport and action
The Knysna Oyster Festival is gearing up for one of its most action-packed editions yet, with a programme that combines marathon running, cycling, rugby, paddling, golf, padel and outdoor adventure across 10 days of festival excitement.
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Families take centre stage at the 2026 Knysna Oyster Festival
The Knysna Oyster Festival is turning up the family fun this winter, with a packed programme of activities designed to keep children, parents and grandparents entertained from morning to night.
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OMODA & JAECOO announced as new headline sponsor of the Knysna Oyster Festival
The Knysna Oyster Festival has announced an exciting new partnership with automotive brands OMODA & JAECOO, which will join the event as naming sponsors for the 2026 festival.
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Knysna Oyster Festival 2026 – A feast of family fun!
The dates are confirmed! From 3 -12 July 2026, the Knysna Oyster Festival returns with 10 days of sport, great food, outdoor adventure and plenty to keep young minds entertained under this year’s theme: “A feast of family fun.”
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Record-breaking Knysna Oyster Festival delivers R41 million boost to local economy
The 2025 Knysna Oyster Festival has wrapped up its most successful post-Covid celebration yet, drawing thousands to the Garden Route and generating an estimated R41 million in economic impact for the Greater Knysna area.
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Knysna Oyster Festival 2025 – an ‘out of your shell’ hit!
The 42nd Knysna Oyster Festival (4–13 July 2025) successfully built on its reputation as a premier winter celebration, offering festivalgoers ten days of culinary delights, sporting fun, cultural discoveries, and family-friendly entertainment.
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Knysna Oyster Festival: Family fun at the Festival Hub!
The 2025 Knysna Oyster Festival is back from 4 – 13 July, and this year the heart of the festival will be the Festival Hub at Knysna High School Sports Field just off Waterfront Drive, where a jam-packed line-up of family fun, local flavour, and community spirit awaits.
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Knysna Oyster Festival will serve up a feast of flavour!
This July, foodies from all over South Africa will be heading to the Garden Route to indulge in a delectable array of food events at the 2025 Knysna Oyster Festival. Running from 4 to 13 July, this year’s theme, “It’s time to come out of your shell,” sets the tone for a flavour-packed festival where culinary creativity takes centre stage.
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Gear up for action at the 42nd Knysna Oyster Festival!
Get ready to move, groove, paddle and pedal – the 42nd Knysna Oyster Festival is back from 4 to 13 July, bursting with thrilling sporting events for every age and ability, whether you're a seasoned athlete, weekend warrior, or just looking for a fun family outing.
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Knysna Oyster Festival 2025: It’s time to come out of your shell!
From 4 to 13 July 2025, South Africa’s favourite winter festival is back and better than ever! The 42nd annual Knysna Oyster Festival is ready to roll out the shuckers, lace up the running shoes, and pump up those bike tyres—because this year, “It’s time to come out of your shell!”
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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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