The luxurious molluscs known as oysters are a polarizing delicacy and people either love them or hate them. If you’re one of the former, you’re in for a treat because the award-winning Narooma Oyster Festival is back on Friday 30th April and Saturday 1st May. The festival celebrates South Coast produce including abalone, sea urchins and of course, oysters.
The 2021 Covid-safe program will deliver a range of food experiences with oyster tastings, oyster masterclasses, cooking demonstrations, food and wine market stalls and the popular bush tucker cook-up.
Local art and culture will also be celebrated with the addition of the River of Art Alley, live music, family entertainment and the popular oyster shucking competition – a coveted title amongst South Coast oyster farmers.
Paul West (chef, author, TV presenter and oyster farmer) is the 2021 Narooma Oyster Festival ambassador and Kelly Eastwood (Eastwoods Deli and Cooking School) returns to host the cooking program.
Some of the events have already sold out but general admission tickets are available on the Friday night and Saturday. Due to Covid-19 requirements, tickets must be pre-purchased so visit the website to find out more and purchase your tickets.
This is your chance to sample fresh oysters from at least six local estuaries, taste regional wines, craft beer and ciders, and indulge in fine local produce from a huge variety of food stalls, all while supporting small businesses.
Photo by Amelia Bidgood. 
Photo by Amelia Bidgood.
Narooma and the surrounding region is a beautiful part of the world so make the most of it and spend the weekend exploring the area. I’ve been diving with seals at Montague Island, eaten oysters at Bermagui and recently spent a weekend camping at Mystery Bay.
DETAILS
What: Narooma Oyster Festival
When: Friday 30th April and Saturday 1st May
Where: On the waterfront, Forster’s Bay, Narooma
More information: https://www.naroomaoysterfestival.com/
Amelia Bidgood
Amelia is the Founder and Editor of Eat Canberra and the Founder and Managing Director of Eat Canberra Food Tours. She's a qualified journalist, presenter, freelance writer and also runs a boutique communications agency working with small business owners on all things social media, content creation and marketing. She's taught cheesemaking classes, judged hospitality and tourism awards, completed the WSET Level 1 Award In Wines, loves to cook and has travelled to 23 countries. She's also passionate about mental health and has recently started studying to become a Counsellor.