Important notes for event organisers

1] Stand-alone Events
ie: sport events gatherings or events that are unique to the Festival – need to ensure that they observe the following
Municipal approvals and regulations
Municipal Event application processes
Insurance and public indemnity
Health and safety regulations

2] Events with activities held at existing venues / establishments
ie: restaurants, halls, accommodation establishments, entertainment venues, tour operators,
gallery
Additional municipal approval to be part of the Knysna Oyster Festival will not be required as long as:
The activity – event falls within your normal business activity and as long as numbers operating hours etc do not exceed your existing approved business operating parameters
Approval by Knysna Oyster Festival Executive Committee has been given to be part of 2021 Knysna Oyster Festival.

3] It is the responsibility of all event applicants to:
Comply with COVID -19 regulations and social distancing regulations that are in force at the time of the Knysna Oyster Festival 2021.
In addition the Festival cannot be held responsible for any changes, cancellations or additional requirements that may need to be adhered to by the events, activities, participants due to changes made by Government regulations at the time of holding the Festival.