Galway Oyster Festival 2008 - Programme of Events

GALWAY OYSTER FESTIVAL 2008
Programme of Events

For full details, visit the Galway International Oyster Festival 2008 official website at Galway Oyster Festival

Thursday 25th September 8pm
Guinness Irish Oyster Opening Championships

Friday 26th September 7.30pm
The Magnificent Mardi Gras Party
Venue: The Oyster Festival Marquee, Nimmo’s Pier

Saturday 27th September 12 noon
Official Opening of the Galway International Oyster Festival
Venue - Eyre Square

Saturday Afternoon at the Marquee
Venue - Festival Marquee Nimmo’s Pier
1.00 pm Oyster Tasting
2.00pm Guinness World Oyster Opening Championship
3.00 pm Elegant Lady Competition
3.30pm Announcement of Guinness World Oyster Opening Champion

Saturday 27th September
Oyster Festival Gala Ball
Venue: Radisson Hotel SAS
Start time: 8pm

Sunday 28th September 1pm
Farewell Party
Venue: Nimmo’s Pier