PRICE ALBERT OLIVE FESTIVAL 2013
This information has been put together by Barbara Castle, Independent Journalist.
This information has been put together by Barbara Castle, Independent Journalist.
FULL FESTIVAL PROGRAMME
FRIDAY 26th April
7am - 9am: Gay's Guernsey Dairy - milk, yoghurt, award-winning cheeses10am - 4pm: Weltevrede Fig Farm open for fig sales (today and Saturday)10am - 4 pm: Artist Clive Heyne paints your portrait (in the Markie) R25 for 15min. sitting10am onwards: Visit Sculpture Garden at Villa Kruger. Call 0741039454 to book at R50 pp10am - 12pm: Gay's Guernsey Dairy - milk, yoghurt, award-winning cheeses2pm - 5pm: Open Gardens. Tickets R25 pp for the weekend from the Tourism Office.3.30pm - 5.30pm:Guided Nature Walk. Cost:R60pp - See DETAILS page for more info4pm - 6pm: Gay's Guernsey Dairy - milk, yoghurt, award-winning cheeses5pm - 6pm: Striking Metal blacksmith forge demonstrations in Skapieseinde5.30pm: Official opening of Festival in Church Street5.30pm - 6pm: Minerals Explained. R10 Adults/R5 Kids. See DETAILS page for more5.45 - 7.15pm: Art after Dark Villa Kruger Art House.Tickets 200pp via CONTACT US page6:30pm - 7:30pm: Lah-di-dah presents an evening with Film Director, Paul Eilers. Paul shares a ‘behind the scenes’ account of his Award Winning film, Verraaiers, as well as readings & poems from the Boer War. Tickets include a glass of wine and a gourmet boerie-roll. Tickets R100pp from Lah-di-dah, or phone 023 5411 846 to book your seat8pm - 9pm: Brian Finch /Dave Ferguson live performance in the Concert Tent9pm - 10pm: Ghost Walk with Ailsa Tudhope - See DETAILS page for more information
SATURDAY 27th April
6.30am: Mountain Bike Race registration (Start:7am) - See DETAILS page for more info
7am - 6pm: Gay's Guernsey Dairy - milk, yoghurt, award-winning cheeses 7am - 9am: Guided Nature Walk. Cost:R60pp - See DETAILS page for more information 9am - 3pm: Visit Prince Albert Olives 9am - 5pm: Soet Karoo wine tasting at cellar 9am - 5 pm: Witblits stook and tasting behind the Fransie Pienaar Museum 10am onwards: Visit Sculpture Garden at Villa Kruger. Call 0741039454 to book at R50 pp 10am - 4 pm: Artist Clive Heyne paints your portrait (in the Markie) R25 for 15min. sitting All Day: Solar Gazing in the street through Astro Tours solar telescope. R5 per viewing. 10am-12pm: Craft workshop for kids (6 -12yrs). Book at Kaleidoscope shop in Church Street or call Michelle on 082 443 8275. Cost incl. material plus surprise treat R75/child. 10am - 4pm: Weltevrede Fig Farm open for fig sales (closed on Sunday) 11am: Olive pip spitting competition 12pm - 4pm: Swartberg Hotel - High Tea in the Victoria room, Swartberg Hotel 2pm - 5pm: Open Gardens. Tickets R25 pp for the whole weekend at the Tourism Office. 2.30pm – 3pm: Minerals Explained.R10 Adults/R5 Kids. See DETAILS page for more info 3.30pm – 5pm:Guided historical Walk through town - See DETAILS page for more info 5pm – 6pm: Striking Metal blacksmith forge demonstrations in Skaapieseinde 5.45 - 7.15pm: Art after Dark show at Villa Kruger Art House and Sculpture Garden. Tickets at R200pp can be booked via CONTACT US page 6.30pm - 9pm: Sarah Theron live in the Concert Tent. Tickets just R120pp and include snacks along with a glass of wine to get you in the mood. 8pm til late: Mustang Sally's - Barnyard style show 9pm - 10pm: Ghost Walk with Ailsa Tudhope - See DETAILS page for more information
SUNDAY 28th April
7am - 11.30am: Gay's Guernsey Dairy - milk, yoghurt, award-winning cheese & more
7am - 9am: Guided Nature Walk. Cost:R60pp - See DETAILS page for more info All morning Breakfast and brunch food available in the street 9am - 10.30am: Guided Historical Walk through town - See DETAILS page for info 10am – 12 pm Artist Clive Heyne paints your portrait (Markie) R25 for 15 min sitting 4.30pm – 6pm: Gay's Guernsey Dairy - milk, yoghurt, award-winning cheese & more | 
Handmade in the Karoo ladies with examples of their exquisite articles
Visit their stall at the craft market, or find their products at Karoo Looms and Lah-Di-Dah.
CONCERT TENT PROGRAMME
Friday
4pm Opens with background music 6:30pm - 8:30pm Brian Finch 8 :30pm - 10pm Dave Ferguson Saturday 8am - 9am Saxophone Duo from De Rust 9am - 10am Brand New Colony (trio on guitar) 10am - 10:15am Opening speech by the Mayor 10:15am - 11am Zig Zag 12pm - 1pm Comedians 1pm - 2pm Okkie Boere musiek session 2pm - 3pm Slam Jam 3pm - 3:45pm Brand New Colony 3:45pm - 4:30pm Saxophone Duo from De Rust 4:30pm - 5pm Background Music – Tobie and MC 5:00pm - 6:30pm Stage and tent closed for Sarah Theron concert setup 6:30pm - 8pm Sarah Theron live in concert – Storm in a D-Cup 8pm - 10pm Music Farai Disco Sunday10am - 11:30am Church choirs12 noon Closing of Festival8am - 10am Background music - Tobie | |
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