FALMOUTH OYSTER FESTIVAL 2013 OFFICIAL PROGRAMME Celebrating the start of the oyster dredging season 10 – 13 October 2013 Events Square, Falmouth Festival Highlights: Cookery demonstrations, working boat races, live music, produce, craft stalls, town parade and more! Don’t miss: TV Presenter James Strawbridge Thom Hunt, 7th Rise (Hugh’s Three Hungry Boys) An Evening with Johnny Cowling Songs of the Sea, with Falmouth Shout and the Nauti Boys Now in its 17th year, enjoy the festival – savour the atmosphere! Free Entry * FALMOUTH FESTIVAL 2013 SPONSORED BY ST MICHAELS HOTEL AND SPA Thom Hunt James Strawbridge Voted Best Tourism Event in South West
Falmouth Oyster Festival 2013 10th - 13th October 2013. Award-winning festival, celebrating the start of the oyster dredging season and the traditional methods used by the oystermen. Events Square, Falmouth, Cornwall falmouthoysterfestival.co.uk @FalOysterFest
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FALMOUTH OYSTER FESTIVAL 2013 OFFICIAL PROGRAMME
Celebrating the start of the oyster dredging season
10 – 13 October 2013Events Square, Falmouth
Festival Highlights: Cookery demonstrations, working boat races, live music, produce, craft stalls, town parade and more!
Don’t miss: TV Presenter James Strawbridge
Thom Hunt, 7th Rise (Hugh’s Three Hungry Boys)
An Evening with Johnny Cowling
Songs of the Sea, with Falmouth Shout and the Nauti Boys
Now in its 17th year, enjoy the festival – savour the atmosphere!
Free Entry*
FALMOUTH
FESTIVAL 2013SPONSORED BY ST MICHAELS HOTEL AND SPA
Thom Hunt
James Strawbridge
Voted
Best Tourism
Event in
South West
OY S T E R F E S T I V A L HIGHLIGHTSFalmouth Oyster Festival, now in its 17th year, is a highlight in the annual calendar of events in Cornwall. The festival celebrates the start of the oyster dredging season and focuses on the mighty mollusc and its traditional methods of harvesting, using only sail and oar.
A Taste of Cornwall Gourmet NightAt The Flying Fish Restaurant, St Michael’s Hotel & Spa Wednesday 9th October 7.00pm
Executive Head Chef Nick Hodges and top Cornish food suppliers will bring you a tantalising treat showcasing the best of Cornish food and drink.
5 courses £49Call 01326 312707 to book www.stmichaelshotel.co.uk/taste
-White chocolate and raspberry soufflé with a centre of dark chocolate fondant
Grand Opening Bash at Events SquareThursday 10th October 10.30 – 11.30am
A celebratory ‘bash’ to open the festival – highlights include an appearance by the Oysterman, oyster inspired performance by local schools, plus free balloons for all children.
Follow & See Live Festival Updates Twitter.com/FalOysterFest
Songs of the SeaAt Events Square - Sat 12th October 7.30pm
The festival will come alive with an evening of songs and shanties inspired by the sea.
Includes local sea shanty Falmouth Shout, the entertaining Nauti Buoys, plus an optional ‘Sea Inspired’ Fancy Dress Competition - sailors, fishermen, surfers, mermaids are all welcome, with a very special prize for the best outfit!
We will be raising money on the night for the Fisherman’s Mission.
Free Entry
Sea Shanty Sunday LunchAt The Flying Fish Restaurant, St Michael’s Hotel & Spa Sunday 13th October 12.30 – 4.00pm
Take in the fantastic views and listen to the sounds of the region’s top Sea Shanty whilst enjoying a delicious meal.
3 courses £21.95Call 01326 312707 to book
See St Michael’s Oyster Breaks at www.stmichaelshotel.co.uk/oyster
For more information visit www.falmouthoysterfestival.co.uk
An Evening with Johnny Cowling, with special guests Falmouth Community Gospel Choir
At Events Square - Thursday 10th Oct 7.00pm
The Cornish comedian will be entertaining the audience once again with his unique blend of humour and music. Johnny will be supported on the night by the uplifting sounds of the Falmouth Community Gospel Choir.
The evening will be in aid of the Children’s Hospice SW. Tickets/Entry £7.50
Tickets are available on the door or from the National Maritime Museum and Fal River Visitor Centre, Prince of Wales Pier.
Children’s Hospice South West supports families with their children who are expected to die before adulthood through the provision of hospice care. Help to Raise A Smile and visit www.chsw.org.uk
FALMOUTH OYSTER FESTIVAL 2013 OFFICIAL PROGRAMME
Wednesday 9th October7.00 Gourmet Night at St Michael’s Hotel & Spa
Thursday 10th October10.00 Craft and food stalls open 10.30-11.30 Grand Opening Bash11.45-12.45 TV presenter James Strawbridge - founder of the Posh Pasty Co.
7.00 An Evening with Johnny Cowling, with special guests Falmouth Community Gospel Choir *£7.50 entry in aid of Children’s Hospice SW. Tickets are available on the door or from the National Maritime Museum and Fal River Visitor Centre
Friday 11th October 10.00 Craft and food stalls open 11.45-12.45 Cookery demonstration David Trewin, Samphire
1.00-2.00 Live Music Quijada
2.00-3.00 Cookery demonstration Fiona Were, The Greenbank Hotel
3.00-4.00 Live Music Quijada
3.15-4.00 School’s Town Oyster Parade, from The Moor to Maritime Museum
4.30-5.30 ‘My Fish Kitchen’ Annie Sibert
6.15-7.15 Bakery demonstration “the Global Baker” Dean Brettschneider
7.30-9.00 Hot Chefs Challenge Arty Williams, The Cove v Nick Hodges, The Flying Fish assisted by BBC Radio Cornwall personalities. Supporting Shelterbox
9.00-11.00 Live Music Falmouth Soul Sensations
Saturday 12th October 10.00 Craft and food stalls open 11.45-12.45 Cookery demonstration Paul Harwood, Rick Stein’s Fish
1.00-2.00 Live Music Dalla
2.00-3.00 Cookery demonstration Nick Hodges The Flying Fish Restaurant, St Michael’s Hotel & Spa