Kids will have the chance to go wild, under supervision, at the 2011 Absa Kirkwood Wildlife Festival kids zone from July 1 to 3. Parents will be able to enjoy the hours of shopping, live entertainment, expos and food and wine tasting with the peace of knowing their children are well occupied and safe. "It is important for us that the whole family is able to enjoy the festival so that no-one is left at home," says Jenni Honsbein, festival director. Kids can participate in bead workshops, … [Read more...] about Plenty for Wild Kids to do at Wildsfees
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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
Parlotones Gaan Kirkwood Toe
South African supergroup, the Parlotones, will be performing at the Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees after a world tour that includes the United States and Germany. "This is the first time we will be playing for the people of Nelson Mandela Bay area since 2007. We will be treating fans to the same world class entertainment that has packed venues around the world," says Parlotones frontman, Kahn Morbee. The band will be on stage in Kirkwood from 22h00 on July 2 and will follow other South African … [Read more...] about Parlotones Gaan Kirkwood Toe
The Longhair is Adamant – We are Going to Overnight at the Kirkwood Wildsfees
For the first time last year, the Longhair and I toddled off to the ABSA Kirkwood Wildsfees festival in the wild hinterland of the Eastern Cape. That we were graciously given entrance tickets still didn't stop me from grumbling about the expense of diesel; "Just to see more bloody stalls!" Well we were quite impressed. I wanted to say; "Blown Away" but those who know me will know the near impossibility of that ever happening! So impressed were we with the Kirkwood Wildsfees that the Longhair … [Read more...] about The Longhair is Adamant – We are Going to Overnight at the Kirkwood Wildsfees
So you Think you can Braai and Potjie?
The Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees is celebrating and honouring South African outdoor culture with the crowning of the 2011 potjie and braai champions of the Eastern Cape. The Marina Sea Salt Roer-my-nie Potjiekos and Braai Challenge will be held on Sunday July 3, 2011 at the Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees, hosted by and in aid of the Cheshire Home Summerstrand. Each team of four members will receive a gift pack just for entering, sponsored by Marina Sea Salt and Die Burger, and will be allocated a half … [Read more...] about So you Think you can Braai and Potjie?
Are You Special
There's still limited space for stallholders at the annual Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees - but only if you have "something special" to offer. Demand for the over 300 stalls at the annual Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees is so strong that most of them were booked before Christmas, says festival director Jenni Honsbein. The 2011 festival - the tenth - runs from July 1 to July 3 this year. "Stallholders book from one year to the next, because they do so well and they love the festival atmosphere," she … [Read more...] about Are You Special
The Festival You Don’t Want to Miss
Last year, and for the first time ever, the Longhair and I toddled off to the Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees on Sunday, the final day of the festival. We were suitably impressed with the festival - well laid out, excellent security, clean, great entertainment, superb stores, friendly people and superb catering. We also attracted quite a bit of attention with young girls following me around the festival grounds and asking to pose for photographs with me, although the cries of; "Oom, oom, wag … [Read more...] about The Festival You Don’t Want to Miss
