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FALMOUTH OYSTER FESTIVAL 2011 OFFICIAL PROGRAMME

FALMOUTH OYSTER FESTIVAL OFFICIAL PROGRAMME

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Saturday 15th October

10.00 Craft and food stalls open 11.45-12.45 Cookery demonstration Fiona Were, Greenbank Hotel 1.00-2.00 Live Music Dalla 2.00-3.00 Cookery demonstration Nick Hodges The Flying Fish Restaurant, St Michaels Hotel & Spa 3.00-4.00 Oyster shucking competition 4.00-5.00 Live Music Black Rock Jazz 5.00-6.00 My Fish Kitchen Annie Sibert 6.30-7.15 Shanty Singing Falmouth Shout 7.30-8.30 Pearl of Africa choir 8.30-11.00 Live music Quijada

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Wednesday 12th October

7.00 Gourmet Night with Tim Anderson at St Michaels Hotel & Spa

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Thursday 13th October

10.00 Craft and food stalls open 11.00-12.30 Opening Ceremony with Tim Anderson, winner of this years BBC MasterChef 1.00-2.00 Live Music The Tinners 2.00-3.00 Cookery demonstration John Mijalovic, Royal Duchy Hotel 3.00-4.00 Live Music The Tinners 7.00 An Evening with Johnny Cowling. *5 entry in aid of Precious Lives Appeal. Tickets for An Evening with Johnny Cowling are available from the National Maritime Museum, Fal River Visitor Centre or St Michaels Hotel & Spa.

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Sunday 16th 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 12.30-2.30 Sea Shanty Lunch at St Michaels Hotel & Spa 1.00-2.00 Live Music The Cornish Wurzells 2.00-3.00 Cookery demonstration David Trewin, Samphire 3.00-3.30 Working Boat Prizes, Grand Prize Draw 3.30-4.15 Shanty Singing Aberfal Oggymen 5.00 Festival closes Daily specials Boat trips to see oyster beds Free entry to the National Maritime Museum Cornwall for children during the Oyster Festival includes the Free Pearl Trail Oyster Dredger Exhibition in the festival marquee.

Celebrating the start of the oyster dredging season

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Events Square, Falmouth

Friday 14th October

10.00 Craft and food stalls open 11.45-12.45 Cookery demonstration Paul Ripley, Rick Steins Seafood Bar, Falmouth 1.00-2.00 Live Music Jumping Up Duo 2.00-3.00 Cookery demonstration John Duncan / Alistair May Cribbs 3.00-4.00 Live Music Jumping Up Duo 3.15-4.00 Schools Town Oyster Parade, from The Moor to Maritime Museum 4.30-5.30 My Fish Kitchen Annie Sibert 7.30-9.00 Hot Chefs Challenge Arty Williams, The Cove v Nick Hodges, The Flying Fish Restaurant, St Michaels Hotel & Spa 9.00-11.00 Live Music Falmouth Soul Sensations

Grand Opening
with Tim Anderson, winner of this years BBC MasterChef Cookery demonstrations, working boat races, oyster shucking competition, live music, local produce, craft stalls, town parade and more! Dont miss: An Evening with Johnny Cowling (left) Now in its 15th year, enjoy the festival savour the atmosphere!
Tim Anderson

Paul Winch-Furness

The organisers of Falmouth Oyster Festival are extremely grateful to St Michaels Hotel & Spa for their continued support as major sponsor of the event. Looking to 2012 Falmouth Oyster Festival returns 11th 14th October 2012

For more information visit www.falmouthoysterfestival.co.uk

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Sea Shanty Sunday Lunch

Sunday 16th October Enjoy the ultimate Sunday Lunch on the nal day of the festival. Take in the fantastic views and listen to the sounds of the regions top Sea Shanty Falmouth Shout, whilst enjoying a delicious meal. 12.30am 2.30pm

FESTIVAL E V E N T S
Gourmet Night Menu
On Arrival
Oysters shucked by the Falmouth Oystermen

AT S T M I C H A E L S H O T E L & S PA
Falmouth Oyster Festival, now in its 15th 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. To honour this historic occasion St Michaels are hosting a number of fantastic events at the hotel.

3 courses 19.95
Call 01326 312707 to book

Festival Foodie Break

2 nights, 3 days Includes: A seafood platter at St Michaels Seafood Bar in the festival marquee A Cornish Cream Tea A Pearl cocktail Full Cornish Breakfast each day Full use of all spa facilities throughout your stay From only 169 per person (Code OY2) Valid for stays during the Falmouth Oyster Festival 2011 Call 01326 312707 to book

Amuse Bouche
Cornish Orchards apple granite Apple and beetroot crisps

Paul Winch-Furness

Gourmet Night with Tim Anderson

Wednesday 12th October To mark the launch of the Falmouth Oyster Festival, Tim Anderson will co-host a gourmet oyster evening with Executive Head Chef Nick Hodges, offering a unique opportunity for diners to meet and talk food with one of the countrys up and coming food enthusiasts. Tickets 69 per person Inclusive of 6 courses with wines to match each course Call 01326 312707 to book Watch Nick Hodges on the main stage Hot Chefs Challenge on Friday night & Demo on Saturday 2pm

Starters
Gratin of Cornish shellsh White wine and dill veloute, Yarg mash Or Tartlet of rosemary-scented ratatouille Cornish Brie, roast cherry tomatoes, tomato jus

Mains
Grilled local monksh Baby roast potatoes, crisp pancetta, glazed baby onions, steamed greens, rich saffron infused lobster bisque Or Pan seared rack of Cornish venison William potato, saut of wild mushroom, dark chocolate and port jus Or Butternut squash tortellini Home made sun blush tomato pesto, fresh asparagus, shaved Parmesan

Come and see us at The Flying Fish

For beautiful sea and garden views, visit The Flying Fish Restaurant. The award winning restaurant is open daily for lunch, dinner, morning tea and afternoon coffee. During the Oyster Festival the Flying Fish team will be serving a special Oyster Day Menu served between 12noon 6pm

Dessert
Tim Anderson, working in conjunction with the pastry team, will create wonders in the restaurant!

Coffee and treats

Above subject to availability of local/seasonal produce