There will be plenty of opportunity for visitors to the 2024 SPAR Kirkwood Wildsfees to be part of the action in the daily horse demonstrations. One of the activities planned by legendary Alexandria horse whisperer JC Schoeman is a tug-of-war between members of the audience and horses. Spoiler alert – the horses usually win! There will be other opportunities for members of the crowd to be part of the show. Schoeman has been riding horses since he was 10 and his connection with his … [Read more...] about In A Tug of War Between Horses and Humans Who Will Win?
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Mix of new experiences and firm favourites at 2024 SPAR Kirkwood Wildsfees
Wild horse action, an Izebo Boran auction, new specialist stalls and a refreshed Walk on the Wildside marquee are some of the new experiences awaiting visitors to the 2024 SPAR Kirkwood Wildsfees. Recognised as the Eastern Cape’s favourite family festival, it will include the proven mix of the giant ECPTA sound stage featuring over 24 national artists, more than 300 specialist stalls, and a selection of wine estates and artisan spirits brands, gourmet food outlets and expos of the latest in … [Read more...] about Mix of new experiences and firm favourites at 2024 SPAR Kirkwood Wildsfees
Yup, the Wildsfees was a LOT Busier This Year
Visitor numbers to the annual three day SPAR Kirkwood Wildsfees were back to near pre-Covid levels as visitors enjoyed perfect weather and an entertainment-packed weekend. Stallholders report selling goods to visitors from as far afield as Mossel Bay and East London. “Over the past 20 years the festival has grown beyond the Eastern Cape, and now attracts visitors from around the country. Accommodation in the Sundays River Valley and surrounds is booked up months in advance,” says festival … [Read more...] about Yup, the Wildsfees was a LOT Busier This Year
Auction Return Will Mark Revival Of Game Industry
Good rains and the return of tourists visiting game farms and lodges are expected to mark the return of buyers and record prices to the annual Kirkwood Wildsfees auction. There is great excitement in the game industry following the return of SANParks to the annual Kirkwood Wildsfees auction after an absence around the Covid-19 shutdowns. Over 150 lots of prize game animals including disease-free buffalo bulls will be on auction at the annual Kirkwood Wildsfees auction on Friday, June … [Read more...] about Auction Return Will Mark Revival Of Game Industry
20 Years of Success Calls for a Celebration
Once again, all roads will lead to Kirkwood at the end of June as thousands of festival goers converge on the Karoo town of Kirkwood for the 20th annual SPAR Kirkwood Wildsfees. From Friday, June 30 to Sunday, July 2 they will be able to dance to the sounds of 25 of South Africa’s top artists performing on the giant Wildsfees stage, will shop at over 300 specialist stalls and be entertained by a host of other activities at the Eastern Cape’s biggest family festival. “The SPAR Kirkwood … [Read more...] about 20 Years of Success Calls for a Celebration
2020 SPAR Kirkwood Wildsfees staan oor tot 2021 – MyPR.co.za
2020 SPAR Kirkwood Wildsfees staan oor tot 2021: Ná deeglike oorweging het die direksie en bestuur van die SPAR Kirkwood Wildsfees besluit om nié die 2020-fees weens die wêreldwye uitbreek van die COVID19-virus aan te bied nie “Maar wees gerus, ons het reeds ons datums en planne in plek vir volgende jaar se SPAR Kirkwoods Wildsfees wat oor die naweek van 25 – 27 Junie aangebied sal word,” sê Jenni Honsbein, feesdirekteur. “Dit was n baie moeilike besluit om te neem,” sê Paul Marais, voorsitter … [Read more...] about 2020 SPAR Kirkwood Wildsfees staan oor tot 2021 – MyPR.co.za
2020 SPAR Kirkwood Wildsfees held over to 2021 – MyPR.co.za
2020 SPAR Kirkwood Wildsfees held over to 2021: Kirkwood, March 17: The directors and management of the SPAR Kirkwood Wildsfees have after careful consideration decided not to stage the 2020 event in June due to global CORONA-19 outbreak. “Rest assured, we have already set the dates and plans in place for 2021, when the SPAR Kirkwood Wildsfees will be held between June 25 and June 27,” says festival director Jenni Honsbein. “The decision was not taken lightly,” says Wildsfees board chairperson … [Read more...] about 2020 SPAR Kirkwood Wildsfees held over to 2021 – MyPR.co.za
Massive Blow to Kirkwood Tourism
2020 SPAR Kirkwood Wildsfees held over to 2021 The directors and management of the SPAR Kirkwood Wildsfees have after careful consideration decided not to stage the 2020 event in June due to global CORONA-19 outbreak. “Rest assured, we have already set the dates and plans in place for 2021, when the SPAR Kirkwood Wildsfees will be held between June 25 and June 27,” says festival director Jenni Honsbein. “The decision was not taken lightly,” says Wildsfees board chairperson Paul … [Read more...] about Massive Blow to Kirkwood Tourism
Best value fun-filled weekend for the whole family
Wildsfees 2020 There’s a three-day party for the whole family at the 2020 SPAR Kirkwood Wildsfees. Hosted for the 19th time in the scenic Sundays River Valley, this year’s Wildsfees runs from Friday, June 26 to Sunday, June 28 2020. The Wildsfees offers one of the biggest selections of things to do and entertainment of any festival in the country. After browsing through over 350 specialist stalls and taking their senses on a taste and smell safari at the numerous food stalls, festinos … [Read more...] about Best value fun-filled weekend for the whole family
Diarise 26, 27 and 28 June 2020
Festival goers are guaranteed a three-day long party for the whole family in the Sundays River Valley to celebrate the 19th SPAR Kirkwood Wildsfees from Friday, June 26 until Sunday, June 28 2020. Festinos will party under the clear Karoo sky with some of South Africa’s top artists. Flying over the front of the giant stage will be the daredevil Monster free-style motocross team. The Wildsfees is renowned for the quality of its food, wine and over 300 craft stalls. It also hosts the Eastern … [Read more...] about Diarise 26, 27 and 28 June 2020
18th SPAR Kirkwood Wildsfees a hit – MyPR.co.za
18th SPAR Kirkwood Wildsfees a hit: The annual SPAR Kirkwood Wildsfees which is held in the Eastern Cape’s Sundays River Valley celebrated its 18th anniversary with increased numbers and perfect weather. Attendance over the three day of the festival was 15 per cent up on 2018, with around 45 000 visitors, according to festival director Jenni Honsbein. Total attendance on Friday, June 28, was 38% up. One of the attractions was the first performance by Lira in the region. She was one of 40 of the … [Read more...] about 18th SPAR Kirkwood Wildsfees a hit – MyPR.co.za
Take a walk on the ‘waste’ side at SPAR Wildsfees maze – MyPR.co.za
Take a walk on the ‘waste’ side at SPAR Wildsfees maze: A walk through the SPAR maze which will illustrate alternative uses for plastic will be one of the options on offer for festival-goers at the SPAR Kirkwood Wildsfees from June 28 to 30. Photo: Ed Richardson SPAR Eastern Cape will continue to raise awareness of its STOP Plastic campaign with an innovative introduction to the SPAR Kirkwood Wildsfees in the Eastern Cape town this month. The annual festival of music and fun from June 28 to 30 … [Read more...] about Take a walk on the ‘waste’ side at SPAR Wildsfees maze – MyPR.co.za
Big interest in buffalo and hyena on Wildsfees auction – MyPR.co.za
Big interest in buffalo and hyena on Wildsfees auction: Lot 21 Disease Free Buffalo Photo: Kirkwood Wildsfees The annual Kirkwood Wildsfees game auction in association with Nedbank and SANParks is breaking new ground with hyena and prize buffalo with Kruger National Park genes on sale. There will be 15 lots of buffalo from the Mokala National Park, which is near Kimberley in the Northern Cape. “Certainly, the pick of the day is an exceptional 38? cow with a bull calf at foot,” says auction … [Read more...] about Big interest in buffalo and hyena on Wildsfees auction – MyPR.co.za
A festival of delights for kids
This year’s line-up of fun for kids is packed with wild thrills, fun adventures and getting up close to some of their favourite characters. The festival organisers have once again put together an event that will keep the young at heart entertained, making the 18th SPAR Kirkwood Wildsfees an unforgettable experience for the whole family. Near the entrance to the festival will be a maze of plastic waste, plenty of rubbish and recyclable art pieces. Children and parents will learn about the … [Read more...] about A festival of delights for kids
It’s all about the Kuier
Over 40 of the country’s star artists, 360 specialist stalls, at least two of the Eastern Cape’s biggest expos and more will welcome visitors to the 18th annual SPAR Kirkwood Wildsfees. Festinos will be able to kuier under the wild Karoo sky with friends and family from Friday, June 28 to Sunday June 30 and be entertained by a full programme of events, activities and live entertainment on the giant Adventure Province stage. That is after browsing through the stalls, chewing on biltong, … [Read more...] about It’s all about the Kuier
