Festival marks its 10th year

The Brisbane Water Oyster Festival will mark its 10th anniversary with a celebration of food and entertainment, according to festival organiser Ms Debra Wales.

To be held on the Ettalong Beach waterfront on Sunday, November 14, Ms Wales said the festival committee was already calling on entrants for the Queen of the Festival fundraising campaign for Cancer Council NSW Pink Ribbon events.

"The Queen of the Festival and Miss Charity Queen will each win a five-night holiday for two to the Gold Coast with airfares included, plus a $500 gift voucher," Ms Wales said.

"To celebrate our 10th anniversary we are introducing the Mother of the Pearl competition."

This will be a similar competition open to women 35 years and over.

"The winner will receive a weekend away in the Hunter Valley and a pamper package in Woy Woy.

"When it comes to raising funds to support breast cancer research, the Central Coast community is outstanding in their generosity and this clearly shows when our entrants have raised to date over $200,000 in just the last five years through the oyster festival."

Ms Wales said the Queen of the Festival, Miss Charity Queen and Mother of the Pearl would each be crowned at the Festival Ball on Friday, November 12.

Applications and information can be found on the festival website www.oysterfestival.com.au or by contacting Debra Wales on 4342 7510.

Press release, 15 Jun 2010 Debra Wales, Brisbane Water Oyster Festival