Weather reports for the Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees this weekend mainly point to clear skies, with a minimal chance of rain. "Kirkwood weather is very different that in Nelson Mandela Bay, and it usually dry here when it is raining in the Bay," says Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees director Jenni Honsbein. "Kirkwood offers a wild escape from the windy and rainy weather. Don't just assume that if it is wet along the coast it is raining in the Karoo," she says. Crews have been hard at work since … [Read more...] about Kirkwood se Weer IS Anders
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Are You in the Market for Buffalo, Kudu, an Aeroplane and a Tractor?
"Kirkwood is the only place in the world where you will be able to buy a herd of disease-free buffalo, a prize kudu breeding bull, an aircraft and a tractor all on the same day – and then celebrate with the world's top selling rock band in the evening," says Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees director Jenni Honsbein. Crews have been hard at work since Saturday putting up tents and marquees in preparation for the more than 38 000 people expected to shop at the 300 specially chosen stalls, experience a … [Read more...] about Are You in the Market for Buffalo, Kudu, an Aeroplane and a Tractor?
Growing Green Expo in Kirkwood
In its commitment to environmental awareness, the Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees will be hosting the inaugural Growing Green Expo: Ethical and Sustainable Agriculture and Gardening. The expo will contain the latest practices and products of the Permaculture and Biodynamic movements. "We have invited knowledgeable experts in these fields from the Western Cape to bring the Eastern Cape up to speed in ways to lessen our impact on the environment," says Jennifer Honsbein, festival … [Read more...] about Growing Green Expo in Kirkwood
Take a Walk on the Wildside
With raptors, monster snakes, spiders, worms and more on the programme, the Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees is not afraid to take a walk on the wildside! The Walk on the Wildside tent is one of the ways that the festival adheres to its identity as a wildlife festival. The event takes place from 1 to 3 July 2011. For the first time, the tent will host KykNET wildlife presenter, Esther van der Westhuizen, and her selection of local and exotic spiders. "Our display includes tarantulas, baboon … [Read more...] about Take a Walk on the Wildside
