It is not called the silly season for nothing and The Boardwalk is diving right in and calling on the public to participate in the madness this December. On 3 December, visitors to The Boardwalk are invited to participate in the biggest Mannequin Challenge The Bay has ever seen. In addition to the Mannequin challenge, there will be a "Macarena into the Festive Season" challenge and a 3D & Tag challenge, which will see the people with the most shares/retweets of their 3D art photo on The … [Read more...] about Get silly with freeze frames, flash mobs and 3D selfie challenges
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The Bay’s largest Christmas market
One of Nelson Mandela Bay's festive season staples, Christmas in the Home, returns to The Boardwalk Convention Centre on 1 December 2016. The ever-popular seasonal market kicks off the holiday calendar with four days of the finest locally produced crafts, foods and musical entertainment. Last year, the event attracted over 10 000 market-goers and is once again set to draw locals and visitors alike with its offering of 150 stalls selling gifts and crafts. Adding to the festive atmosphere will … [Read more...] about The Bay’s largest Christmas market
Become part of the Christmas Display
Visitors to The Boardwalk between 20 November 2016 and 15 January 2017 will have the opportunity to literally become part of the complex's festive display. Over and above some minimal Christmas lights and displays, The Boardwalk will be staging four 3D virtual reality displays, depicting scenes, which guests can step into. The Boardwalk is the only complex within a 200km radius to have the 3D image displays over the festive season, bringing this unique experience to The Bay for the first … [Read more...] about Become part of the Christmas Display
Hear former Bok Captain Jean de Villiers talk trials and tribulations in PE
On the back of the inspiring talk by rugby icon, Kobus Wiese at The Boardwalk in September, former Springbok Rugby Captain, Jean de Villiers will in November share his thoughts on overcoming obstacles, rising to challenges and reaching the pinnacle. He will be speaking at a motivational breakfast to be held at The Boardwalk’s Convention Centre on 24 November at 07h30. Tickets cost R250 per person and are available from Michelle Brown on michelle.brown@axxess.co.za De Villiers announced his … [Read more...] about Hear former Bok Captain Jean de Villiers talk trials and tribulations in PE
Legendary Dutch ensemble, BZN, to perform live at the Boardwalk
Jan Keizer and Anny Schilder, the original voices of legendary Dutch ensemble BZN, are coming to Port Elizabeth for a one night only concert in November 2016. The Boardwalk International Convention Centre plays host to BZN for the concert which celebrates their 40th anniversary in music on the 27th of November. Tickets are on sale at Computicket and range in price from R175 to R325 per person. BZN will take local fans on a nostalgic trip down memory lane, performing the evergreen songs which … [Read more...] about Legendary Dutch ensemble, BZN, to perform live at the Boardwalk
Certificate of Excellence Award for Boardwalk Hotel
The five star Boardwalk Hotel has received a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Award for 2016. The accolade, which honours hospitality excellence, is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveller reviews on TripAdvisor, and is extended to qualifying businesses worldwide. Establishments awarded the Certificate of Excellence are located all over the world and represent the upper echelon of businesses listed on the website. When selecting Certificate of … [Read more...] about Certificate of Excellence Award for Boardwalk Hotel
Boardwalks Sweet 16
The Boardwalk is celebrating its 16th birthday this month and the milestone will be marked with a super-charged line up of shows and promotions in October. It is a sweet 16 for The Boardwalk. Over its 16 year history, the complex has become renowned for delivering premium shows, a variety of action-packed entertainment for families and a choice of restaurants in one, beautiful location overlooking the best beaches in Port Elizabeth. "Our success over the years is due to the passion, … [Read more...] about Boardwalks Sweet 16
Africa’s best battled it out in youth chess championships
The Boardwalk was the centre of tactical battle from 21 to 29 August 2016 when 320 young chess players from 15 countries competed in the 2016 African Youth Chess Championships. This prestigious event was the biggest and most prestigious, in both participation and standards of play, since the inception of the African Youth Chess Championships. Rows and rows of checkered boards saw competitive chess players face their opponents throughout the week, with exciting wins, great team spirit and … [Read more...] about Africa’s best battled it out in youth chess championships
Free Space for Crafters
The Boardwalk is calling Port Elizabeth crafters, creatives and producers to showcase and sell their flower related, garden, pottery and homeware products at The Boardwalk retail area on the 3rd of September 2016 from 10am-5pm, in celebration of Spring. Allocated display space is free, and will be provided on a first come first served basis. Bookings essential via: amanda.nojoko@suninternational.com/ 0415077972 … [Read more...] about Free Space for Crafters
Put a Spring in your step with a free meal
The Boardwalk is gearing up to make spring 2016 an unforgettable one. To celebrate the dawn of spring on Thursday, 1 September, The Boardwalk’s food outlets, Wimpy, State 5, News Café and Yi-Pin Restaurant have all agreed to spoil children under 12. Every child under 12 years of age who visits one of these food-outlets accompanied by at least one dining adult will eat for free from their respective kiddies menus. The Boardwalk will be a hub of activity, fun, laughter and lots to do this … [Read more...] about Put a Spring in your step with a free meal
Court action launched against Electronic Bingo Terminals
Emfuleni Resorts, the owner of the Boardwalk Casino, said that it would be launching a high court action today aimed to set aside the decision by the Eastern Cape Gambling and Betting Board (ECGBB) to authorise bingo licences within the Boardwalk's casino catchment area. In 2010, Emfuleni Resorts received an extension of the Boardwalk's casino licence to 2025 based on its commitment to invest R1-billion in the complex. The significant commitment was made based on the fact that the casino licence … [Read more...] about Court action launched against Electronic Bingo Terminals
Aloes along the beachfront boardwalk – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Aloes along the beachfront boardwalk: Aloes flowering next to the beachfront boardwalk just beyond the lollipop beacon on the corner of Marine Drive and Admiralty Way. Source: Port Elizabeth Daily Photo. Pollok Beach in reverse: We all know where Pollok Beach is and what it looks like. We normally look at it from the side of the parking area at Something Good. Have you ever walked down to the far side and looked … [Read more...] about Aloes along the beachfront boardwalk – Featured Blog
Follow the Sun and help to feed hungry children
Port Elizabeth's The Boardwalk has enthusiastically hopped on board to support of Sun International's and Stop Hunger Now South Africa's international meal packaging challenge, Follow the Sun, taking place in July to commemorate International Mandela Day. The Boardwalk urges local businesses and caring citizens to Follow the Sun and spend 67 minutes of their time to help pack meals for children in need. The Follow the Sun challenge is buoyed by the Mandela Day event in 2015 that saw caring … [Read more...] about Follow the Sun and help to feed hungry children
We all love a winner
The Boardwalk's Club 500 promotion reached a crescendo at the end of May with R500 000 in cash shared amongst lucky winners. The lions-share of the prize money, R200 000 in cash, went to an elated Mara Alberts. Club 500 has been running since the beginning of April, giving Most Valued Guest (MVG) cardholders the opportunity to earn points by playing their favourite slots and table games. All the Winners: R200 000 Winner: Mara Alberts was the major winner at the final Club 500 draw at The … [Read more...] about We all love a winner
Have you entered the Winter Musical Talent Show?
Aspiring singers, musicians and bands are invited to enter the 2016 Winter Musical Talent Show, organised by Audio Rage Productions and hosted at The Boardwalk this June. The talent competition encourages emerging performers – including singers, instrumentalists, rappers and acapella groups – to showcase their talent for a chance to win great prizes. Prizes include demo recordings and studio work amongst others. The cream of the crop from the auditions will have the chance to perform live in … [Read more...] about Have you entered the Winter Musical Talent Show?
