Top 20 Things to see and do in Knysna at the annual Knysna Oyster Festival 2012:

1. Oysters , oysters and more oysters- It’s what the festival is all about! There are many oyster hotspots throughout Knysna where you can enjoy this famous delicacy!

2. Catch a lagoon boat cruise or a sunset cruise with Knysna Charters- enjoy oysters and a sundowner, learn about the history of Knysna and take in the spectacular beauty around you.

   

3. There is live entertainment at venues throughout Knysna, boasting the cream of local talent. Quay 4 has top acts daily – come and listen to Mali and Me, the Perpetual Blues Band, Tigger Reunert and many more.

4. Carnival rides- lots of fun, food and entertainment to be enjoyed at the carnival grounds daily!

5. Work off the oysters and wine at the Salomon Featherbed Trail Run - catch the ferry to the Featherbed Nature Reserve to get to the run.

6. The famous Pick ‘n Pay Knysna Forest half and full Marathon draws runners from all over the country.

7. If you’re not into running , why not cycle the biggie- the Pick ‘n Pay Weekend Argus Rotary Knysna Cycle Tour 2012. This Cycle Race is the biggest and most popular race in the Southern Cape. Cycle along the most beautiful routes through the Knysna Forest.

8. For the adrenaline junkie, try the HANSA rush - a short course multisport event including kayaking, aqua broncs and a climbing wall.

9. The Totalsports Xterra 3km trail run, 23km mountain bike ride and 7km trial run offers a good challenge amidst the spectacular scenery of Knysna.

10. Experience Knysna from the sky- helicopter flips leaving from behind Tait Marine in Long Street.

11. Knysna Fine Arts Gallery is hosting a wonderful exhibition of work by artist, Emily Fellows- “Mapping Calitzdorp”

12. Take a tour through the townships and share and experience the daily lives of the people in our townships.

13. “The Femmes Fatales Art exhibition” at the Old Gaol in Knysna is a must see photographic exhibition by 5 award-winning female photographers.

14. There is plenty to keep the little ones busy- pavement art, Humpty Dumpty cooking classes and theatre shows and dance workshops.

15. Don’t miss the Admiral’s Ball – Catch the Paddlecruiser to the Featherbed Reserve and dance the night away- music provided by the SA Navy Dance Band.

16. Pick ‘n Pay Flavours of Knysna has restaurants showcasing their talents- it’s your chance to taste the flavour of Knysna at the Festival Showgrounds in Waterfront Drive!

17. The Reggae Music Splash at Judah Square offers music, bands, arts and crafts and food stalls!

18. The Knysna Night Market and Wine Festival will showcase some of South Africa’s best wine estates. The Night Market will have gourmet food and crafts galore!

19. To eat an oyster you have to shuck it!! Watch the pros in action at the Oystercatcher Shucking Competition at the Oystercatcher.

20. The Knockout games is a competition with a difference- your team will battle it out over crazy inflatable hurdles , slippery mountains and more!!

For more information, contact details and a complete schedule, visit the official Oyster Festival Programme website.