Dessert "War" Fair - Knysna Oyster Festival 2026

DESSERT WAR 2026 – TICKET HOLDER INFORMATION

3rd Annual Dessert War Fair – Knysna Oyster Festival

The Knysna Dessert War Fair is back and sweeter than ever!

Join us for a fun-filled evening of dessert tasting, voting, and pure indulgence as talented bakers from across the Garden Route showcase their most delicious creations.Be your own dessert critic!

Sample mouth-watering treats, interact with the bakers, watch the Junior and Amateur Dessert Wars, enjoy the fun Cake Eating Competition, and help crown the Dessert Champion 2026 at The Dessert War Fair!

What to Expect on the Night

• Taste and vote for your favourite desserts
• Interact with the bakers
• Watch the Junior and Amateur competitions
• Live Cake Eating Competition
• Master Showdown finale and Prize Giving
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Ticket Inclusions'

Your ticket includes:

• Entry to the event
• 10 Tasting Vouchers (1 voucher = 1 sample)
• Goodie box for your tasters
• Bottle of water
• Voting
• Entry into the Lucky Draw

Important:

You will receive only 10 tasting vouchers. Once finished, you can buy extra samples directly from the bakers. Some desserts will also be available to purchase and take home.

Kids Policy

• Small kids sharing with parents are free (no entry ticket required).
• They must share their parent’s tasting vouchers/samples.

Event Schedule – Wednesday, 8 July 2026

• Ticket Holder Entry Times: 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM - Please abide by your ticket entry times.
• Tasting & Baker Interaction: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• Cake Eating Competition: 8:00 PM
• Voting Closes: 8:15 PM
• Votes Counted & Prize Giving: 8:30 PM
• Event Ends: 9:00 PM

Venue: Knysna Oyster Festival Hub (Knysna High School Sports Field)

Rules & Info

• No tickets available at the door – all tickets must be purchased in advance.
• No strollers/prams permitted.
• No pets allowed.
• No outside food or drinks permitted.

Come hungry, vote honestly, and enjoy a seriously sweet night with us!

Let the Dessert War begin!