Major sponsor secured for Oyster Festival

A major sponsor has been secured for the Brisbane Water Oyster Festival to be held at Ettalong on November 13.

The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has confirmed a major sponsor partner deal with Ettalong Diggers.

"The Chamber is proud to have teamed up again this year with the Ettalong Diggers who are the events major partner for 2016," said Chamber president Mr Matthew Wales.

"Ettalong Diggers has always been a big supporter of the Oyster Festival which is traditionally held on The Esplanade adjacent to the Club," he said.

"With almost 30,000 visitors to the event each year, it's vitally important that major sponsors such as Ettalong Diggers provide both financial and logistical support.

"Otherwise we would not be able to hold the event to the standard that the public have come to expect.

"This year's event will be held at the same location although with some changes to the layout due to construction work commencing on the development site opposite the club.

"It will still have all the traditional elements including food from around the world in the food court with our famous oysters and seafood, fine wine from our neighbours in the Hunter Valley and food, over 40 art and craft stall as well as exhibition stands.

"The day commences with a full program of live, on-stage entertainment.

"The popular 'How Many Oysters Can You Eat in 30 Seconds' is the highlight of the day with many competing for the famous trophy and prize."

Media release, 28 Sep 2016

Matthew Wales, Peninsula Chamber of Commerce