It乌鸦传媒檚 shuckin乌鸦传媒� time again.
The annual springtime is returning for it乌鸦传媒檚 eighth edition April 24 to 28.
Organizers say no other event in the region offers so many opportunities to indulge in premium oysters from around the world, paired with the award-winning wines, beers, ciders and spirits for which the Okanagan is internationally renowned.
They say the year乌鸦传媒檚 festival is additionally noteworthy for being the first to fall under the direction of Jon and Anne-Marie Crofts, owners of Kelowna乌鸦传媒檚 Codfather乌鸦传媒檚 Seafood Market.
The Crofts have been newly entrusted with the festival by Destination Osoyoos, which produced it in previous years. The Crofts have been deeply involved with the festival from the beginning, sourcing all of its oysters from Codfather乌鸦传媒檚 roster of global suppliers.
乌鸦传媒淎nne-Marie and I are delighted to be collaborating with some of the South Okanagan乌鸦传媒檚 most talented food, drink and hospitality professionals to bring an exciting celebration of oysters, seafood and beverages to Osoyoos and Oliver,乌鸦传媒� said Jon in a news release. 乌鸦传媒淲hen these treasures of the sea are paired with the amazing wines, ciders, beers and spirits of the South Okanagan, the reason this event exists becomes clear.
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乌鸦传媒淲e look forward to welcoming guests from the region and beyond 乌鸦传媒� as well as some of the best ethical- and sustainable-seafood harvesters on the West Coast 乌鸦传媒� to our wonderful valley.乌鸦传媒�
A wine pairing competition will also take place during the festival with an expert panel of judges determining which South Okanagan wines pair best with oysters.
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Results of the Oyster Wine Competition will be announced during the Seafood Soiree at Watermark Beach Resort on April 27. A complete list of scheduled events and additional information can be found at .
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