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- When: 21-24 September 2007
- Where: Hermanus
- Contact Details: Whale Festival Office 028 313 0928
The only enviro-arts festival in South Africa, the Whale Festival celebrates the return of the southern right whales to the protective shores of Walker Bay. The festival focuses on raising environmental awareness and showcasing established and emerging local musicians and talent.
GET ENVIRO-ACTIVE
An increased awareness on climate changes resulted in nine Earth Day concerts being held in major cities across the globe on 7 July 2007. This year the Hermanus Whale Festival in collaboration with the Overstrand Conservation Foundation (OCF) invite you to attend their Design for Sustainable Living Expo.
- When: 21-24 September 2007
- Where: Gearing’s Point, Marine Drive
- Time: 09:00 to 17:00 daily
The expo will address practical “do-able” solutions aimed at householders and the technical sector, dealing with a number of topical issues.
MUSICAL TALENT
Heritage Day sees the staging of the Levi’s Young Guns Band Challenge. A great opportunity is offered to aspiring musicians to enter and gain prizes and an opportunity to kick off a serious career in music. Great prizes are up for grabs for the winners of each category and include studio time, cash and being kitted out by Levi’s.
- When: Monday, 24 September 2007
- Where:Where: Levi’s Sound Stage in the main music marquee on Market Square, Hermanus
There are four categories to the competition: Solo Artist (Schools and Open) and Bands (School and Open). All participants in the school sections must be scholars in the 2007 academic year. Each artist must play three songs, two of their own compositions and one cover (maximum playing time is 30 minutes). The line-up for the after party includes new bands, 12th Avenue, Ashtray Electric and Howard Roark.
WELCOME WHALES WAVE
The world’s only Welcome Whales Wave – an icon event at the Hermanus Whale Festival - has transformed into a fun, family walk this year.
- When: Saturday, 22 September 2007
- Where: Various points around Hermanus
- Time: Groups will start walking from 10:00
Everyone is invited to join in the fun when nearly 4 000 people will walk from different meeting points on the Cliff Path towards Gearing’s Point. From Protea Road in the East, the new harbour in the West and a group from the center of town - led by a band to add to the festivities – the walkers will join together in groups and form a human chain on the Cliff Path to perform our very special Welcome Whales Wave for the television and media cameras.
ACTIVITIES GALORE
There’s plenty of action over the final weekend of the Hermanus Whale Festival.
- The SIA Whale Festival Classic will be played over two days at the Hermanus and Arabella Golf Clubs on Thursday 27 and Friday 28th September.
- The Whale Festival Boule Tournament is a delightfully elegant affair played on the lawns in front of the Marine Hotel on Saturday 29th September. Participants are welcomed with a glass of sparkling wine and are spoilt throughout the day with treats from Lindt, wine tastings from Bouchard Finalyson and lunch provided by Woolworths.
- There are so many ways to watch whales, simply decide on the way you would prefer – by land, sea, kayak, plane, guided walk, guided boat based watching…the possibilities are endless. But it’s essential to experience the gentle giants first hand.
- To make your whale watching experience even more memorable, visit the Whale Show at the Whale Museum on Market Square . Noel Ashton, using his paintings and scientific illustrations, takes you below the surface and brings you face-to-face with these magnificent ocean travelers, telling the story of their underwater lives. Daily at 10:00 and 15:00.
- The Stanford Glendower Birding Fair offers talks, shows and guided walks focusing on our feathered friends. Take a boat trip down the Klein River to see a different side of Stanford and the Overstrand.
- For something completely different, try the Car Expo and Sound Show at the Mount Pleasant Sports Grounds on Sunday 30th September. Stalls, a kiddies playground and entertainment complete the programme at this exciting event.
CHILDREN'S CARNIVAL
The Hermanus Whale Festival provides entertainment for children of all ages and the younger generation can look forward to a jam-packed programme throughout the weekend.
- When: 22-24 September 2007
- When: Bosko Church grounds, Hermanus
An environmental theme will feature prominently in the main events and at the various craft stalls. A convenient ‘drop off’ area with secure parking will be provided for parents to leave their vehicles and then catch a ride into town at a pick up point offering a shuttle service to attend a show or join in festival activities.
Entry to and exit from the facility will be strictly controlled with children signed in and only released into their parent's care. Entry can be purchased on an hourly basis and food stalls will provide refreshments.
Exciting carnival games will run throughout the Children’s Festival and kids can look forward to games of skill, a jumping castle, crafting using recycled material and painting weird and wonderful animal faces.
On Sunday, 23 September, a family concert featuring local dance groups, puppeteers and musicians will delight young and old! A fun way to introduce your children to the importance of our environment.
WHALES 'n WHEELS CLASSIC CAR SHOW
Classic lines and soft curves will attract heart stopping attention at this year’s Whales 'n Wheels Classic Car Show where cars from the early 1920’s to the 1980’s will be showcased at the Hermanus Whale Festival.
This show rates as the biggest country car show in the Western Cape and veteran, vintage and classic cars, veteran tractors in perfect working order, stationery engines and motorcycles.
- When: Saturday, 22 September 2007
- When:Where: Hermanus Primary School
The response from exhibitors has been tremendous, with exhibitors from as far a field as Gauteng and the Eastern Cape entering. New models from eight car dealers will be on show outdoors while the small scale exhibitors inside the school hall include a collection of scale model cars, tractors and dinky toys by the Model Car and Toy Club of Cape Town and local collectors.
Motoring enthusiasts have acclaimed Whales 'n Wheels as being one of the best car shows they have attended. This year festival revellers can look forward to seeing a parade through town of roadsters, tourers, convertibles and glitzy sport models combined with fashions representative of the past six decades. Major prizes are up for grabs – the highlight being the Whale Car of the Show trophy selected by a panel of independent judges.
All day entertainment will be provided by well known local band Malcolm Flynn and various independent entertainers. Quench your thirst in the brand new beer tent or sit back and enjoy a cuppa in the tea garden.
FESTIVAL SET TO ROCK
Great music, great times and great performances are guaranteed at this year’s Hermanus Whale Festival.
- When: 21-24 September 2007
- When:Where: Music marquee on Market Square, Hermanus
The exciting line-up includes Watershed,Just Sarah, 12th Avenue, Bed on Bricks, Taxi Violence, Mercurial, Shy Guevaras, Foto na Dans, Ashtray Electric, Brasse van die Kaap, Virtual Jazz Reality and Daniele Pascale.
DAILY PROGRAMME
Friday, 21 September
- 10:00 Soccer Zwelihle Soccer Stadium
- 18:00 Johan Rautenbach Terrace at the Marine Hotel 60 min R60
- 19:00 Standard Bank Jazz PSG Consult Civic Auditorium 60 min R50
- 19:00 Whale Rock Music Music Marquees 180 min R50
Saturday, 22 September
- 08:00 Whale Half Marathon Hermanus High School
- 08:00 Netball Tournament Hermanus High School
- 09:00 Whale Kids Club Bosko Church
- 10:00 Whales and Wheels Classic Car Show Hermanus Primary School All day R10
- 10:00 Soccer Zwelihle Soccer Stadium
10:00 Welcome Whales Wave Cliff Path 60 min R20
- 17:00 Cutt Glas Mayor’s Reception PSG Konsult Civic Auditorium 180 min R120
- 18:00 Johan Rautenbach Terrace at the Marine Hotel 60 min R60
- 19:00 Whale Rock Music Music Marquees, Market Square 180 min R60
- 21:00 Corné and Twakkie PSG Konsult Civic Auditorium 60 min R90
Sunday, 23 September
- 09:00 Whale Kids Club Bosko Church
- 10:00 Soccer Zwelihle Soccer Stadium
- 12:00 Standard Bank Jazz PSG Konsult Civic Auditorium 60 min R60
- 16:00 Cutt Glas PSG Konsult Civic Auditorium 60 min R80
- 18:00 Louise Carver PSG Konsult 60 min R80
- 18:00 Sunset Soirees Terrace at the Marine Hotel 60 min R60
- 20:00 Watershed Music Marquees, Market Square 90 min R120
Monday, 24 September
- 09:00 Whale Kids Club Bosko Church
- 10:00 Young Guns Band Challenge Music Marquees, Market Square R20
- 10:00 Soccer Zwelihle Soccer Stadium
- 12:00 Big Band Music Music Marquees, Market Square R60
- 18:00 Pro Musica PSG Konsult Civic Auditorium 60 min R40
- 18:00 Young Guns Band Winners Music Marquees, Market Square R40
Wednesday, 26 September
- 11:00 Ferrari Show Music Marquees, Market Square, FREE
Thursday, 27 September
- 08:00 Whale Festival Golf Classic Arabella and Hermanus Golf Club R5 500 per fourball
Friday, 28 September
- 08:00 Whale Festival Classic Arabella and Hermanus Golf Club R5 500 per four ball
- Stanford Glendower Bird Fair Stanford
Saturday, 29 September
- 10:00 Boule Terrace at the Marine Hotel R100
- Stanford Glendower Bird Fair Stanford
Sunday, 30 September
- 10:00 Sound-Off Mount Pleasant Sports Grounds R20
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Hermanus Whale Festival 2007
(+2728) 313 2596