Band kicks off oyster festival

Brisbane Water Oyster Festival and the Blessing of the Fleet will be held at the Woy Woy waterfront on Sunday, November 13.

The annual event is held by the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the Brisbane Water Oyster Growers and the Professional Fishermen's Association.

"There will be plenty to see and do at the festival with lots of food and wine for the tasting," according to festival chairperson Ms Debra Wales.

"The festival will kick off with the salsa sounds of The Latin Kings band at 9.30am on the stage in the park.

"Then in the afternoon, the Harbour City Swing Band will be led by trombonist Ed Wilson, formerly of the Daly Wilson Big Band.

"The annual Blessing of the Fleet will commence with the departure of the flotilla of fishing trawlers and an array of boats from Gosford waterfront at midday to arrive at Woy Woy wharf for the official blessing and opening of the Oyster Festival at around 12.30pm."

The event is sponsored by Gosford Council and a number of local businesses.

Press release, October 12 Debra Wales, Brisbane Water Oyster Festival