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Everything you need to know about the Knysna Oyster Festival on 4-13 July 2025
It’s about more than oysters, with 80+ events over 10 daysLast updated: Tuesday, 17 June 2025
Yes, the Knysna Oyster Festival is known as the Garden Route’s sporting and cultural highlight of the year.
But did you know that it also hosts a Beer and Burger Festival? The Eden Classic Car Show, Dessert War Fair, 5km for CANSA run, and kids art jamming? The 10-day fest is packed with 80+ workshops, sports competitions, food and wine festivals, and of course, oysters served in every conceivable way.
We’ve unpacked everything you need to know, like the events you really shouldn’t miss and where to stay.
One of the highlights is the Oyster Cooking and Shucking Championships presented by Stella Artois. Image: Knysna Oyster Festival
The Oyster Festival is one of Knysna’s proudest annual traditions; it’s been
