Today's Flavorful Program 2026
Join us for an exciting day of oysters and culinary delights! Watch as Europe's top oyster openers compete for the title. Explore the Food and Craft Fair, featuring local flavors and cooking demonstrations. Savor fresh oysters from Havstenssund at our oyster bar or indulge in a variety of dishes in our restaurant, Lilla NOVA.
MAIN STAGE
12:00 PM - Opening Ceremony
Introduction of competitors and the jury.
12:15 PM - European Oyster Opening Championship - Qualifying Round
6 heats with 30 competitors from 12 nations compete for 10 semifinal spots
3:15 PM - European Oyster Opening Championship - Semi-Finals
The 10 best from the qualifiers compete for 5 final spots
4:30 PM - European Oyster Opening Championship - Final
The 5 best from the semifinals meet in a decisive final
4:45 PM - Viking Race - Oyster Opening Relay
5 teams with 3 competitors in each team open 30 oysters in the fastest time
5:00 PM - Award Ceremony
The European Champion will be crowned!
FOOD STAGE
12:30 PM - Pizza from Dalsland
Brukets Godaste shows how they bake their popular pizzas using local ingredients and talks about their upcoming cookbook
1:30 PM - Tradition and Innovation – Cooking with Flavors from the Sea
MasterChef Sweden winner Linnea Jarnrot and Fredrik Norén from Saltsmak offer tastings and tips from the pantry of the sea
2:30 PM - Ruckel Brewing / Ruckel Beer Bar – Locally Craft-Brewed Beverages and Trollhättan’s New Gastropub
Brewer Micke Nyberg together with Daniel Norman talk about drinks and prepare exciting gastropub dishes
3:30 PM - From Cocoa Bean to Delicious Treat – How a Praline Is Made
AD70 Chocolate talks about their craftsmanship