festival sponsors

Narooma Veterinary HospitalTilba Plumbing and GasNarooma Quarterdeck MarinaRapley’s Midtown Quality MeatsNarooma Physiotherapy CentreWagonga Inlet CruisesNarooma Ice Creamery and CafeKennedy and Cooke LawyersMy Heaven on Earth Cafe

David CreedPaul Dixon P/LIGA Narooma4 HerNarooma Motel YHAThe Bryn at TilbaNarooma Dental SurgeryCadgee Quarry Concrete

Cignall NaroomaNarooma Plaza PharmacyGrandpa’s GardenSouth Coast LightingAccounting 4 BusinessMatilda NaroomaRolf’s PatisserieSouth Coast Cheese

The Narooma and District Chamber of Commerce and Tourism would like to thank the following sponsors for their support...

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Saturday Day 5th April – NATURALLY GOURMET FAIRQuota Park, Riverside Drive (Saturday only) 10am – 6:30pm ENTRY FEES APPLY

Saturday Night 5th April On Saturday evening oyster related dinners and entertainment are planned around the town.

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Oyster Bar Precinct featuring delicious oysters from the estuaries of Australia’s Oyster Coast which incorporates many of the oyster farmers operating across the Shoalhaven and Crookhaven Rivers, Clyde River, Tuross Lake, Wagonga Inlet, Wapengo Lake, Merimbula Lake, Pambula Lake, and Wonboyn Lake.

Taste the difference and meet the oyster farmers who are among the most environmentally aware in the world and committed to producing the world’s best oysters.

The Lighthouse Surgery Kids Zone – it’s free! A special area for kids with activities like Milo the Clown, Blacksmith display, Giant slide and jumping castle, IMB’s The Great Mandini Magic Show, ActewAGL’s face painting and inflatable sports game, vintage machinery and much more.

Narooma Plaza – Gourmet Food Precinct The best food stalls the region can offer includes: natural oysters & prawns, oyster shots (non alcoholic), gourmet fish & chips, pizza cooked in a clay oven, sausages from locally grown beef, traditional tandoori chicken, BBQ roast beef rolls from the local butcher, Turkish pastry, kebabs, Spanish style food, local cafes with their own specialties, home made ice cream, Dutch pancakes, coffee from local roasters, spices, sauces, jams, chutneys, confectionary, fresh roasted nuts, and the list goes on…

Faces of Australia’s Oyster Coast – a photographic exhibition by Heide Smith Internationally renowned photographer Heide Smith brings us the faces behind Australia’s Oyster Coast – the growers and their families which span across many generations.

Heide’s new exhibition was recently launched at Parliament House in Canberra. Visitors to the Narooma Oyster Festival will be the first to see this sensational collection.

Plaza Cellars Beer and Wine Bar Over 15 different beers and wines to choose from including the Cascade craft beer range from Carlton United Breweries and an extensive wine range from Treasury Wines Estates – includes free wine tasting all day!

UOB Oasis Lounge Bar Swing by this island themed licensed lounge bar serving cocktails, fresh oysters, prawns and bites – complete with resident DJ.

Michaels at Dalmeny Michael Stokes and his team are back by popular demand serving their mouth watering local seafood dishes with their unique and relaxed South Coast style.

Aboriginal Arts and Culture The Festival will be officially opened at 10.45am with a Welcome to Country and Gulaga Dancers. The Gulaga Dancers from Wallaga Lake will open the Festival and perform Yuin dance and ceremony using traditional clap sticks and didgeridoo. The Gulaga Dancers troupe consists of members of the Yuin nation.

The Bidinga Aboriginal Arts Marquee features paintings, sculpture and crafts from the best Aboriginal artists in the region. Co-ordinated by well known indigenous artist Cheryl Davison.

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community displays and general markets.

Don’t miss Wind and Water on Wagonga – a giant kite exhibition and workshop. Montague Arts and Craft Society return with an Art & Photography Exhibition, new this year is the SoArt Street Art Competition, as well as Sculptures on the Inlet.

Gamers Cockpit- It’s on the house from The Inlet Seafood Restaurant and Bar. “The next best thing to driving on a real racetrack” Editor Tarmac Magazine. Prizes awarded for Head to Head & Fastest Lap Challenge.

Back by popular demand is the Fishing Line Casting Competition, Traditional Boat Display, Buskers, Wagonga Inlet Oyster Tours, the eclectic Quarterdeck Restaurant and lots more.

Australia’s Oyster Coast Festival Dinner - 7.00pm for 7.30pm at Narooma Golf Club

You will be welcomed by the team from ‘Oysters Unplugged’ – mobile oyster shuckers freshly opening oysters for you on arrival.

This is followed by a sensational three course meal prepared by Narooma’s own, Paul Stokes and his team. Paul loves to source fresh local ingredients and the dinner’s menu will relfect the abundance of delicious produce the NSW South Coast has to offer.

All this plus the acclaimed ‘Malumba’ playing their virtuosic melodies, gypsy jazz, reggae and swinging Celtic flavours and more of the sensational ‘Faces of Australia’s Oyster Coast – a photographic exhibition by Heide Smith’.

Cost $65 pp. Drinks extra. Bookings essential through Narooma Golf Club (T: 02 4476 2522, E: enquiries@naroomagolf.com.au).

Tastes of the South Coast at The Whale Restaurant (104 Wagonga Street ( Princes Highway), Narooma) Ex Pro surfer turned chef, Matthew Hoar, heads up the small team in the Whale kitchen. As part of the Narooma Oyster Festival, Matt has prepared a sumptuous five course dinner menu featuring the best of local produce on the South Coast. A local Dalmeny Boy, he is South Coast all the way, preferring local ingredients and simple clean flavours. Bookings essential at 02 4476 2411

Oysters on the Menu (Avoid disappointment and check operating hours)

The following participating outlets will have oysters on the menu: The Inlet Seafood Café, Quarterdeck, Tilba Valley Winery, Club Narooma, JJ’s Restaurant at Top of the Town Motel, Dromedary Hotel Tilba, Narooma Marine Centre, Narooma Bridge Seafood, Anton’s Kianga. Stay tuned for more listings.

ActewAGL Main Marquee

10:30am – 1:30pm

Cooking Demonstrations by three of the South Coast’s ‘hatted’ chefs Join three of the region’s ‘hatted’ chefs, Huw Jones of Zanzibar Merimbula, David Campbell of Wharf Rd Nowra and Josh Tyler of Tyler’s Pantry Mogo as they demonstrate some of their signature seafood and oyster dishes.

2:00 – 2:30pm

Oyster Opening Demonstration Learn how to open oysters from the professionals.

3:00 - 3:30pm

Launch of Australia’s Oyster Coast ‘Oyster Trail’ Be the first to discover the Australia’s Oyster Coast “Oyster Trail’ – a new ‘farm gate’ gourmet food trail running 300 kilometres along the pristine coastline of the New South Wales south coast (Shoalhaven to the Victorian border).

4:00 – 5:00pm

NSW Farmers’ Association Oyster Opening Competition This was a highlight of last year’s Festival and it’s back in a big way. Join celebrity oyster shucker and former world champion Jim Wild as he presides over a fierce competition.

Club Narooma Live Music Stage

10:15 – 10:45am

Welcome to Country and Gulaga Dancers The Gulaga Dancers from Wallaga Lake will open the Festival and perform Yuin dance and ceremony using traditional clap sticks and didgeridoo. The Gulaga Dancers troupe consists of members of the Yuin nation.

11:00am – 3:30pm

Dance the afternoon away to some of the South Coast’s best musical talent.

4:00 – 6:00pm

Johnny G and the E Types Our headline act is Sydney’s premier soul show, Johnny G and the E Types delivering the legendary STAX soul hits of Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, Wilson Pickett, Eddie Floyd and Booker T and The MGs from Memphis.

6:10 – 6:30pm

Narooma Betta Electrical Entry Ticket Draw and Thank You’s Win a Sharp 60” LED/LCD Television valued at $1698.

The Ultimate Oyster Experience

3:00 - 4:30pm

At The Inlet Seafood Restaurant and Bar $55 per person – Bookings Essential

The Ultimate Oyster Experience will now be staged in The Inlet Seafood Restaurant, on the waterfront, within the Festival venue. Enjoy an exclusive master class with growers, tasting natural oysters from different Australia’s Oyster Coast growing regions to compare flavours. By popular request cooked oysters with a difference will also be on offer. Served with premium McWilliams wines and boutique beers.

This event was sold out last year and it is advisable to book ahead. To book email theinletuox@gmail.com or phone 02 4476 2127

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event programRiverside Drive - Narooma

naroomaoysterfestival.com Entry to Gourmet Fair: Adults $15 Children under 16 FREE (accompanied by a paying adult), Pensioners $8.00

Every person going to theFestival on 5th April willreceive a ticket for the BettaElectrical Sharp 60” LED/LCD Television valued at $1698, draw at 6:10pm. Proudly supported by Betta Electrical.

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Australia’s Oyster Coast Ambrose Golf Classic

Tee off between 10.00am and 12.00pm – bookings essential No visit to the NSW south coast is complete without playing a round of golf at Narooma’s famous golf course. With a unique and stunning coastal setting the course is both a challenge for serious golfers and a pleasure to play for the not so serious. Why not play in the inaugural Australia’s Oyster Coast Ambrose Golf Classic. Ambrose is a user-friendly team game suitable for players of any level of ability, as every player tees off and the next shot is played from the position of the best selected ball. Tee off is between 10am and noon, with all golfers welcome – novice through to serious. Cost is $100 for a team of 4. Bookings essential through the Golf Club. Phone: 02 4476 2522

10.00amat Quota Park

Poet Society Brunch From early on, anyone can step up and share their readings and compositions or just enjoy the performances of some experienced poets and yarn spinners.

Enjoy a coffee, oysters, prawns, carpet bag sausage on a roll and a beer or glass of wine by the water.

10:00am - 1:00pm

Faces of Australia’s Oyster Coast – a photographic exhibition by Heide Smith Internationally renowned photographer Heide Smith brings us the faces behind Australia’s Oyster Coast – the growers and their families which span across many generations.

Heide’s new exhibition was recently launched at Parliament House in Canberra. Visitors to the Narooma Oyster Festival will be the first to see this sensational collection.

Other Things To DoSunday is the Festival’s ‘NAROOMA ON SHOW’ day. Why not sample what the area has to offer.

• Narooma is big on all those things that make Australia special – great climate, undeveloped beaches, expansive eucalypt forests, abundant and spectacular native wildlife, fabulous food, great cycle and walking paths, and people who appreciate that they live in one of the best spots on the planet.

• Walk the Mill Bay Boardwalk (800 metres) and view Narooma from the water’s edge. Get up close and personal with rays, crabs, octopi and numerous fish.

• Visit Australia Rock - a perfect Australia-shaped hole naturally carved out of rocks over millions of years makes Australia Rock a spectacular photo opportunity.

• Wagonga Inlet Tours - Discover the pristine Wagonga Inlet and enjoy 100 years of history on a 100 year old electric ferry. Book a trip on the Inlet and be entertained by skipper Charlie Bettini, one of Narooma’s great characters. Phone 02 4476 2665.

• Montague Island - Take a trip to this multi-award winning tourism icon and see the heritage listed light station and abundant wildlife. Or experience the exhilaration of snorkeling with the playful fur seals of Montague Island. For more information see www.montagueisland.com.au

Island Charters Narooma will take you there - phone 0408 428 857

• Take a short drive and discover the charm of the historic villages of Bodalla and Tilba

Sunday 6th April – NAROOMA ON SHOW (No Fair Today)

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06 Dutch pancakes drinks

07 Turkish Filled Pastry

08 Authentic Vietnamese Food

09 Lamb & Chicken Souvlaki

10/11 BBQ Gourmet Sausages

12/13 Pizza, Tandoori Chicken, Pottery

14 Ice-cream and Dampers

15 Gourmet German Suasages

16 Fresh Roasted Nuts

17 Authentic Thia Roti

18 Coffee & Fresh Roasted Beans

19 UOB Oasis Lounge Bar

20 Ice Creams and drinks

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23 Curly drinks, water bottles

24 Flowers, Jams & Sauces

25 Handmade Chocolates

26/27 Handmade Knives & Blacksmithing

28 Koori Arts for Kids

29 Lighthouse Surgery

30 Coffee etc.

31 Fairy Floss

32 Airbrush Tattoos

33 Fruit Salads

34 Olives, Tapenadel, Vinegar

35 Handmade Chocolates etc.

36 Outdoor Timber Furniture

37 Homemade Ladies Clothing

38 The Saucy Spice Co

39 Oyster Shucking Display

40 Quality Bric A Brac

41 ActewAGL Face Painting & Footy

42 Giant Slide & Jumping Castle

43 IMB Magic Entertainment

44 Oil on Canvas

45 Handmade Combodian Products

46 Hand made pearl jewellery

47 Turned Wooden Bowls, Platters etc

48 Art Glass

49 Japanese clothes etc.

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52 Goats Milk Soap & Moisturiser

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53 Kingfisher Marine

54 Marine Park & NSW Fisheries

55 Oyster Farming Display

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59 Handcrafted jewellery

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62 Ornamental Blacksmith

63 Natural Fibre Clothing & Accessaries

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65 Official Merchandise

66 RAN Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat

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Plaza Cellars Beer and Wine Tasting

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Australia’s Oyster Coast Oyster Bar Precinct

See Plan ActewAGL Main Marquee

See Plan Quota Park Kids Playground

See Plan Fisheries

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See Plan Gamers Cockpit V8 Supercars

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Heide Smith Photography Exhibition

See Plan Vintage Farm Machinery

See Plan Bidinga Arts

Great for Kids!