Well-known radio personality and DJ Jacques Arendt has been appointed brand ambassador for the 2015 Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees. He will also help promote the annual wildlife auction, which forms part of the annual festival that attracts over 50 000 people to the Sundays River Valley. “This year for the first time the festival will have its own bomas, and Jacques will be helping us to market them as the venue for other auctions during the year. “We look forward to working with Jacques as … [Read more...] about New face for Wildsfees
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Here is your chance to showcase your SPECIAL Dish
The Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees is hunting for stallholders who can cook up "something special" for the 2015 festival, which will run from Friday, 26 to Saturday, June 28, 2015. "We are keeping just three spaces for those who can dish up something out of the ordinary - Greek, Turkish and Italian food with a wild twist come to mind," says festival director Jenni Honsbein. Over 50 000 people attend the annual festival, which runs from nine in the morning till late at night. "That means the chefs … [Read more...] about Here is your chance to showcase your SPECIAL Dish
Great weather, iconic acts attract thousands to annual Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees
Thousands of people from all over the Eastern Cape and farther afield streamed into the small Sundays River town of Kirkwood for the 13th annual Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees, which was hosted from Friday, June 27 to Sunday, June 29. “Highlights for this year undoubtedly include the great sunny weather and the stellar performances over the weekend by iconic South African artists such as the Parlotones, Mango Groove, Emo Adams, Elvis Blue and many more,” says festival director Jenni … [Read more...] about Great weather, iconic acts attract thousands to annual Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees
Weather looking good for Kirkwood teenager
Sunny weather is expected over the Sundays River Valley as it goes wild at the 13th annual Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees this weekend. Themed "Celebrating becoming a teenager" in 2014, the Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees features a galaxy of award-winning stars, over 350 specialist stalls and a jam-packed programme that offers something for everyone to enjoy. "The main tents are already up and everything is going to plan to open on Friday," says festival director Jenni Honsbein. Tourism minister … [Read more...] about Weather looking good for Kirkwood teenager
Parlotones Kahn Morbee up close and personal with Alpacas
The multiplatinum Parlotones will be appearing at the Kirkwood Wildsfees from 27 to 29 June 2014. The band started in 1998 and is well known for the face make-up worn by lead singer Kahn Morbee. Here Morbee poses with two Alpacas who will also be on show in Kirkwood this year. Video filmed at the media launch in the South Section of the Addo Elephant Park overlooking the Sundays River mouth and the Marine biome which includes St Croix, Brenton, Jaheel and Bird Islands in Algoa … [Read more...] about Parlotones Kahn Morbee up close and personal with Alpacas
Game farms are not only playgrounds for the wealthy
At the official opening of the Kirkwood Wildsfees on 28 June 2013, Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Dr. Pieter Mulder pointed out the important role that game farms and farming play in the South African agricultural set-up and emphasized that the poverty problem of Africa will not be resolved by merely handing land to people. "The mere ownership of land does not automatically translate into wealth and game farms are not merely luxurious playgrounds for the rich and … [Read more...] about Game farms are not only playgrounds for the wealthy
Wilder and Bigger
The Longhair and I have been playing 'frog in a blender' with the Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees for some time now. Every year we travel up to Kirkwood and stay for just a bit longer. This year we arrived on the Saturday morning and stayed until 9:30 pm before tackling the road home. The one disappointment was having to drink coffee and hot chocolate whilst all around me people were fuelling themselves with frothy stuff, fruit from the vine and various other poisins that make you feel silly, sexy or … [Read more...] about Wilder and Bigger
Sundays River Valley ready to go wild
Perfect weather (apart from isolated snow) is expected for the annual Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees over the weekend. Running from Friday, June 28 to Sunday, June 30, the festival is housed in tent town which has been constructed on the grounds of the Kirkwood High School. Friday's opening at nine in the morning is expected to be greeted by sunny skies, according to the weather forecasters. On Saturday and Sunday there is expected to be a mix of sun and cloud and a maximum of 21 degrees C, … [Read more...] about Sundays River Valley ready to go wild
Dr Pieter Mulder to speak in Kirkwood
The bomas in the Addo Elephant National Park filled with prime buffalo for the annual Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees auction. A total of disease-free 30 buffalo will be offered for sale at the auction on Friday, June 28, according to Addo Elephant National Park manger Norman Johnson. "We have captured some magnificent animals. One bull has an estimated horn spread of 44.5 inches," he says. It will be the largest number of Addo buffalo yet offered for auction by South African National Parks at … [Read more...] about Dr Pieter Mulder to speak in Kirkwood
Fact: This Rhino Horn has NO medicinal properties
There will be a rhino offered on auction at the annual Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees game auction - but in bronze, and to raise funds to combat poaching. Profits from the proceeds of the auction on Friday, June 28, will be donated to the Rhino protection unit. The sculpture was done by Spies Venter well known artist who has been sculpting and painting rhinos for more than 30 years. The sculptor's personal involvement with and inspiration by the rhino started nearly half a century ago: It was in … [Read more...] about Fact: This Rhino Horn has NO medicinal properties
Catch the Snow in Kirkwood
It is going to snow in Kirkwood during the Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees this June - guaranteed. "As the festival of firsts, we decided that this year we would be the first festival in the Eastern Cape to have snow for the whole family," says festival director Jennifer Honsbein. "A festival of firsts" is the theme for the 2013 Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees, which annually attracts more than 45 000 visitors to picturesque Sundays River Valley in the Eastern Cape. There will be 10 tons of snow … [Read more...] about Catch the Snow in Kirkwood
Lesedi Mamabolo to give Sundays River Valley School Children hope on Mandela Day
Youngsters from the Sundays River Valley are being taught that they "are in control" of their lives by Gauteng-based motivational speaker Lesedi Mamabolo on Nelson Mandela Day as part of the Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees community outreach to break the cycle of poverty. Mamabolo will be helping launch an anti-litter campaign in the Valley, which is being sponsored by the non-profit Wildsfees organisation. "Litter is just one of the symptoms of poverty and a community that has lost pride in … [Read more...] about Lesedi Mamabolo to give Sundays River Valley School Children hope on Mandela Day
All Roads Led to Kirkwood
The record attendance of more than 46 000 people who streamed into the Sundays River Valley this weekend for the 11th annual Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees "exceeded all expectations," says Wildsfees director Jenni Honsbein. "We know that the economy continues to be tough, and in recognition of that we decided not to increase entrance or stallholder fees this year. The public responded in their thousands, and we thank everyone for their support. "It shows that the Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees, with … [Read more...] about All Roads Led to Kirkwood
The Latest International Mohair Trends
The ABSA Kirkwood Wildsfees will see mohair featured in a way it never has before. With a dedicated mohair exhibition festival-goers will be able to experience the luxury that mohair offers on their doorstep from 29 June - 1 July. The mohair exhibition will feature an array of gorgeous mohair products for sale, a coffee lounge to relax in and an opportunity to touch Angora Goats. Visitors will be delighted with the variety on offer including pop-up knitting groups as well as an interior … [Read more...] about The Latest International Mohair Trends
Over 100 boerboels expected at Wildsfees
In addition to the province's biggest wild game auction, the Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees brought to you in association with DStv is also the place to check out top quality paws and claws of a domestic nature. Pet-lovers visiting the festival will enjoy the Montego Boerboel Show at 11h30 on Saturday, 30 June and the Eastern Cape Cat Show from nine in the morning on Sunday, 01 July at the Absa info Square. The Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees has hosted the South African boerboel show for the last six … [Read more...] about Over 100 boerboels expected at Wildsfees
