Quest could bring total to $200,000
Entrants in this year's Queen of the Oyster Festival are expected to take the total fundraising fund for breast cancer research to over $200,000, according to festival organiser Ms Debra Wales.
"With over $170,000 raised in the past few years for breast cancer research the girls will most certainly take that total over the $200,000 mark," Ms Wales said.
"Many of the girls have hosted trivia nights, celebrity auctions and barbecues all grateful for the community support they have received from across the Central Coast."
One such entrant Ms Teneille Reeson, sponsored by the staff at Centrelink Ettalong Beach and Woy Woy, said the support she had received from the Peninsula community had been exceptional.
"I am very passionate about raising money for breast cancer research as this is close to my heart," Ms Reeson said.
"I am so pleased to have this opportunity as this insidious disease is effecting more people every day and every little bit helps.
The queen entrants joined together to hold a fashion parade and high tea at the Ettalong Beach Club on October 25.
The Queen of the Oyster Festival and Miss Charity Queen will be crowned at the Brisbane Water Oyster Festival Ball at Ettalong Beach Club on Friday, November 6.
Tickets are available for the ball from the club or by contacting 4342 7510.
Meanwhile plans for the oyster festival at Ettalong Beach waterfront on November 8 are well in hand, according to Ms Wales.
A shuttle bus will operate from Woy Woy station every half hour from 9am.
"The day kicks off with the big sounds of Wayne Cornell and the Allstars orchestra on the main stage.
"The entertainment continues throughout the day with country music band Bob Howe and the Hillbilly Heaven Band and on the waterfront reserve Strictly Dixie Jazz Band."
A Woodchopping Spectacular has a festival trophy for the winner.
Ms Wales said the How Many Oysters Can you Eat in 30 Seconds competition was fast becoming a popular event.
A variety of food stalls will be available, including a barbecue, Mediterranean cuisine, Indian, pancakes and a dim sum station.
Amusement rides will include horse riding, mini jeeps and tea cup rides.
Press release, 29 Oct 2009
Debra Wales, Brisbane Water Oyster Festival