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*

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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

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A Taste of Cornwall Cornish seafood deli

-Home smoked citrus and rosemary duck breastDuck liver parfait, pink grapefruit, crisp leaf, toasted sourdough

-Bloody Mary sorbetFalmouth Bay oyster, fresh lime

-Tartare and char grilled medallion of Cornish beef filletSeared scallops, samphire tempura, pineapple and chilli salsa

OrPancetta wrapped roasted monkfish tailBaked garlic, potatoes, tomato and saffron ragout

-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.

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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.

1.00-2.00 Live Music The Tinners

2.00-3.00 Cookery demonstration Thom Hunt, 7th Rise (Hugh’s Three Hungry Boys)

3.00-4.00 Live Music The Tinners

4.30-5.30 Cornwall Master Chef 2013 Launch

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

3.00-4.00 Laurent Perrier Oyster shucking competition

4.00-5.00 Live Music Black Rock Jazz

5.00-6.00 ‘My Fish Kitchen’ Annie Sibert 6.00 – 7.00 Cookery demonstration Andy Tyrell, River Cottage

7.30 – Songs of the Sea, supporting the Fishermen’s Mission

Sunday 13th October 10.00 Craft and food stalls open 11.00 Falmouth Working Boat Race, Inner Harbour

11.45-12.45 Cookery demonstration Arty Williams, The Cove

12.30-4.00 Sea Shanty Lunch at St Michael’s Hotel & Spa

1.00-2.00 Live Music The Cornish Wurzells

2.00-3.00 Cookery demonstration Ken Symons, Oliver’s

3.00-3.30 Working Boat Prizes, Grand Prize Draw, plus guest appearance by Falmouth Marine Band

3.30-4.15 Shanty Singing Oggymen

5.00 Festival closes

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Nauti Buoys

Dean Brettschneider

Daily specials• Boat trips to see oyster beds• Kids go free at National

Maritime Museum Cornwall• Oyster Dredging Punt Display

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