Annual festival's an oyster for Arniston Bay

And, while Irish author Jonathan Swift said: “He was a bold man that first ate an oyster”, the festival has firmly established itself as one of the highlights on the South African social calendar.

Held in the picturesque Garden Route town, Knysna (voted South Africa's favourite town numerous times), from 3 - 12 July 2009, the Pick 'n Pay Knysna Oyster Festival comprises a host of fun activities.

People can sample Arniston Bay wines at events such as the Pick 'n Pay Fresh Experience Mountain Bike registration, Road Race finish, Knysna Forest Marathon registration and the Oyster & Wine Mardi Gras. Arniston Bay will also be served at the Admiral's Ball - a masked ball in honour of the navy - and at the official festival after party.

For more information, view the festival programme here: www.oysterfestival.co.za.