Oyster Festival to include art exhibition

This year's Brisbane Water Oyster Festival will include an art exhibition, as well as 130 stalls and a number of food and wine venues.

The festival will be held on November 12 and is organised by the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce.

The exhibition was "a new component ... led by local artist Alice Haigh Jones," Chamber president Mr Matthew Wales said.

"The exhibition will be on the enclosed verandah of the Ettalong Diggers Memorial Club and will be free entry to the public with many paintings for sale," he said.

"Gday Hollywood's Wayne Cornell will be hosting the entertainment from the main stage with dance band Akinga and the well-known Fabba throughout the day.

"The festival brings thousands of visitors to our area, many for the weekend to enjoy our beautiful beaches and waterways, superb restaurants and a variety of activities while visiting the oyster festival on the Sunday.

"The Ettalong Diggers Club is providing its carpark for the stallholders and food stalls with Memorial Ave converting to Eat Street with plenty of tables and chairs undercover to make the day more comfortable.

"There is still time to book a stall or become a sponsor for the Brisbane Water Oyster Festival 2017 by contacting Impact Exhibitions and Events on mobile 0423 480 389 or email rachele@impactexhibitions.com.au.

Road closures will be enforced along The Esplanade from Picnic Parade to Beach St and Memorial Ave will be closed from Ocean View Rd to the Esplanade.

The festival commences at 9:30am at the waterfront.

SOURCE:

Media release, 12 Oct 2017

Debra Wales, Peninsula Chamber of Commerce