Date issued: 21 August 2024
Would you like to join the Mayor, invited guests, and fellow Colchester residents for the annual Oyster Feast?
The Mayor of Colchester, Councillor Lesley Scott-Boutell, today announced the return of the prestigious Colchester Oyster Feast, which will take place on Friday, 25 October, at Talbooth in Dedham. This annual event, a cornerstone of the city’s civic calendar, brings together residents, dignitaries, and guests to celebrate Colchester’s rich maritime heritage.
The Oyster Feast offers attendees the opportunity to enjoy a delicious meal, afternoon entertainment and more.
Tickets for the event are £140 per person and are allocated through a ballot system.
To enter the ballot, residents can email mayorsoffice@colchester.gov.uk or submit a written application to The Civic Officer c/o Mayor’s Parlour, Town Hall, Colchester. Alternatively, you can send to or post to Colchester Borough Council, 33 Sheepen Road, Colchester, CO3 3WG.
Applications will be accepted until Wednesday, 4 September. All will be entered in the ballot for TWO tickets, unless applications state only one ticket is required.
Successful applicants will be notified by 18 September.
“The Oyster Feast is a wonderful opportunity for residents to be involved in an event that forms part of Colchester’s unique and special history” said Mayor Scott-Boutell. “We look forward to continuing the tradition of celebrating our wonderful Colchester Oyster and recognising our cultural heritage”.
Further details about the event, including guest speakers, will be announced in the coming weeks.
For more information about the Mayor’s Civic events visit www.colchester.gov.uk/mayor
Page last reviewed: 21 August 2024