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Port Alfred Easter Festival 2026 Expanding Line-up Includes Surf, Bowls, Parkrun, and the Four Elements Festival, With More Announcements to Follow

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Port Alfred is building momentum ahead of Easter weekend from 3 to 6 April 2026, with the Port Alfred Easter Festival continuing to broaden its programme across sport, lifestyle and community events.

Anchored by elite junior and QS-level surfing at East Beach, the festival has evolved into a multi-day, multi-venue showcase that activates the town from the shoreline to the greens and into the streets.

Four Elements Festival – Saturday 4 April

The Four Elements Festival returns as a central highlight of the weekend. The event brings craft markets, live music, food stalls and family entertainment into one high-energy street celebration. Popular competitions, including the Wife-Carrying Race and the Potjie Cook-Off, add spectacle and strong crowd participation to a full day in the heart of town.

Edge Pro Ten Easter Bowls Tournament

Port Alfred parkrun

Saturday morning begins with the free 5km Port Alfred parkrun. Open to walkers and runners of all ages and fitness levels, the event offers an accessible and community-driven start to the day before the broader festival programme unfolds.

Further event announcements will follow in the coming weeks as the 2026 programme continues to take shape. Together, the expanding line-up positions Port Alfred as one of the Eastern Cape’s premier Easter destinations.

Find out more about the Port Alfred Easter Festival.

Further information about the full festival programme, including surfing, music and community events, is available on the official Easter Festival website.

The Port Alfred Easter Festival is presented by Sunshine Coast Tourism Port Alfred.

#PortAlfredEasterFestival #BandsInnieBush

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About the Royal St Andrews Hotel, Spa and Conference Centre

The historic Royal St Andrews Hotel, Spa and Conference Centre in Port Alfred offers elegant accommodation, an outdoor swimming pool and a state-of-the-art conference facility, with complimentary high-speed WiFi throughout the property.

Rooms and suites are air-conditioned and feature flat-screen televisions, private bathrooms and tea-and-coffee-making facilities, catering to both leisure and business travellers.

Dining options include the refined Thistle Restaurant, ideal for intimate dinners and special occasions, offering fine cuisine and a curated selection of South African wines. Locally crafted beers and traditional pub fare are served at The Highlander Pub, while the relaxed Paper Nautilus Deli, overlooking a garden courtyard, offers coffee and breakfast options.

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