FALMOUTH OYSTER FESTIVAL OFFICIAL PROGRAMME

Monty Halls

Celebrating the start of the oyster dredging season

11 – 14 October 2012Events Square, Falmouth

Festival Highlights: Cookery demonstrations, working boat races, live music, produce, craft stalls, town parade and more!

Don’t miss: Grand Opening Bash with free oyster tasting

Monty Halls ‘The Fisherman’s Apprentice’

An Evening with Johnny Cowling

Now in it’s 16th year, enjoy the festival – savour the atmosphere!

Free Entry*

FALMOUTH

FESTIVAL 2012SPONSORED BY ST MICHAELS HOTEL AND SPA

OY S T E R F E S T I V A L HIGHLIGHTSFalmouth Oyster Festival, now in its 16th 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 10th October 7.00

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 £45Call 01326 312707 to book www.stmichaelshotel.co.uk/taste

A Taste of Cornwall Cornish Sparkling Wine

Falmouth Oystermen’s Trio of oysters; natural; soy, chilli and ginger; Kilpatrick Callestick Farm sorbet

Cornish Game Table: ham hock terrine and picallili; smoked duck; Bodmin moor venison and chutneyCornish Seas: Griddled Cornish Sea Bass, scallop and saffron sausage, beetroot, peas, rocket puree

Cornish Cheese Table; St Endellion Brie, Davidstow Cheddar, Blue Horizon, Cornish Blue, Cornish Yarg, Gevrik

Grand Opening Bash at Events SquareThursday 11th October 11.30 – 12.30

A celebratory ‘bash’ to open the festival – highlights include a Free Oyster Tasting with over 200 oysters to give away, live oyster shucking, an appearance from the ‘Oysterman’ and his dog, local chef demo, plus over 50 Shanty Singers.

200 Oysters to Give away and Free Entry!

We love this festival. Great food, drink and entertainment. A highlight of the year for us!”Mr & Mrs Jarvis, Bristol

Monty Halls ‘The Fisherman’s Apprentice’At Events Square - Sat 13th October 7.00

An evening packed with fun tales of Monty’s adventures, travels and experiences. Including his most recent adventure with the Cadgwith fishermen filming ‘The Fisherman’s Apprentice’.

We will be raising money on the night for the Fishermen’s Mission.

Free EntryMonty’s attendance is subject to filming commitments.

Sea Shanty Sunday LunchAt The Flying Fish Restaurant, St Michael’s Hotel & Spa Sunday 14th October 12.30 – 4.00

Take in the fantastic views and listen to the sounds of the region’s top Sea Shanty whilst enjoying a delicious meal.

3 courses £19.95

Call 01326 312707 to book

An Evening with Johnny Cowling in aid of Children’s Hospice SWAt Events Square Thursday 11th October 7.00

The Cornish comedian will be entertaining the audience once again with his unique blend of humour and music.

Tickets/Entry £7.50

Tickets are available on the door or from the National Maritime Museum and Fal River Visitor Centre.

For more information visit www.falmouthoysterfestival.co.uk

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 2012 OFFICIAL PROGRAMME

Wednesday 10th October7.00 Gourmet Night at St Michael’s Hotel & Spa

Thursday 11th October10.00 Craft and food stalls open 11.30-12.30 Grand Opening Bash 1.00-2.00 Live Music The Tinners 2.00-3.00 Cookery demonstration Vistar Das, Indaba3.00-4.00 Live Music The Tinners 7.00 An Evening with Johnny Cowling. *£7.50 entry in aid of Precious Lives Appeal. Tickets are available on the door or from the National Maritime Museum and Fal River Visitor Centre

Friday 12th October 10.00 Craft and food stalls open 11.45-12.45 Cookery demonstration Chris Taylor, Two Ten1.00-2.00 Live Music Quijada2.00-3.00 Cookery demonstration Fiona Were, The Greenbank Hotel 3.00-4.00 Live Music Quijada3.15-4.00 School’s Town Oyster Parade, from The Moor to Maritime Museum 4.30-5.30 ‘My Fish Kitchen’ Annie Sibert7.30-9.00 Hot Chefs Challenge Arty Williams, The Cove v Nick Hodges, The Flying Fish Restaurant, St Michael’s Hotel & Spa 9.00-11.00 Live Music Falmouth Soul Sensations

Saturday 13th October 10.00 Craft and food stalls open 11.45-12.45 Cookery demonstration David Trewin, Samphire 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 competition4.00-5.00 Live Music Black Rock Jazz 5.00-6.00 ‘My Fish Kitchen’ Annie Sibert 6.00 – Shanty Singing Falmouth Shout 7.00 – Monty Halls ‘The Fisherman’s Apprentice’ 9.00-11.00 – Live Music Blue Orchids

Sunday 14th 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 Lee Fuller, The Shack 3.00-3.30 Working Boat Prizes, Grand Prize Draw 3.30-4.15 Shanty Singing Aberfal Oggymen 5.00 Festival closes

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Looking to 2013 - Falmouth Oyster Festival returns 10th – 13th Oct 2013.

New for 2012 - Food & Folk on the MoorSaturday & Sunday 10am - 11pm, The Moor, FalmouthEnjoy a selection of local food, drink and music.

Free

Entry*

Daily specials Boat trips to see oyster beds Kids go free at National Maritime Museum CornwallOyster Dredging Punt Display in the festival marquee