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July 10: Valiant Swart at Mitchell’s Brewery

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VALIANT SWART Fri 10 July @ 8pm Mitchell’s Brewery Entrance – R100 Bookings – 082 8261298 Legendary Afrikaans singer/songwriter/guitar player Valiant Swart will be performing in Knysna for the first time in many years during the upcoming Oyster Festival. The action will take place at Mitchell’s Brewery on Friday 11 July. Celebrating his 25th year in the spotlight, Valiant Swart is a veteran of thousands of gigs locally and abroad. He has released 16 albums (with a new one in the works, due later this year), appeared on television as … Read the full article…

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Mark Lottering & Tumi Morake at Knysna Oyster Festival Shuckle 2015

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Catch Mark Lottering and Tumi Morake at this year’s Shuckle! The oyster eating and shucking competitions have always been two of the most popular events during the Pick n Pay Knysna Oyster Festival. Now these two favourites have been combined with a healthy dose of comedy! Date: Thursday, 9 July Time: 17:30 – 23:00 Ticket price: R120, includes a voucher for either 4 oysters, a gourmet boerie roll or hamburger along with 2 complimentary drinks (wine/malt or soft drink) Tickets available at www.webtickets.co.za.

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Big Music Shows for July 4 in Knysna!

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Mi Casa at Loerie Park Sports Field at 3pm – R100 (R150 for Gold Circle). Koos Kombuis at Michell’s Brewery at 3pm – R100 (price includes whole day access, including Red Tape Riot show at 7.30pm). Kahn Morbee at Knysna Festival Showgrounds at 3pm. Red Tape Riot at Michell’s Brewery at 7.30pm – R100 (price includes whole day access, including Koos Kombuis show at 3pm).

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Diarise these South African Navy Events at Knysna Oyster Festival 2015

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Knysna is gearing up to welcome the SA Navy to the Pick n Pay Knysna Oyster Festival next week. According to Lieutenant Commander Steven Ericksen, two minehunters are expected to arrive early on Tuesday 7 July, weather permitting. “The ships will be off The Heads at about 7:00,” says Ericksen. “Then once the Knysna NSRI has done a recce and given the all clear, The SAS Umzimkululu and SAS Umkomaas, under the command of Commanders Nyathi and Short respectively, will navigate through the narrow channel.” Dozens of locals and visitors … Read the full article…

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Benguela Cove Wines at the Knysna Festival: Explore, Meet, Relax

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Visitors to the Knysna Wine Festival can enjoy a selection of fine wines from Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate. The Garden Route’s premier wine event is a highlight of the Knysna Oyster Festival, on the 6th and 7th July 2015, in the official Festival Pavilion on Waterfront Drive. The featured wines from Benguela Cove are available for tasting and purchase at cellar-door prices to visitors to the show: Chardonnay 2014, Pinot Noir 2014, Shiraz 2012, Matilda’s Secret 2013 and Sauvignon Blanc 2013. Visitors can meet with the producers and find … Read the full article…

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