NQWEBA- The SPAR Kirkwood Wildfees was officially opened last night in Nqweba(formerlyknownasKirkwood), with distinguished guests from government, the corporate sector and local stakeholders in attendance. The event was graced by dignitaries including Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille; Eastern Cape Acting Premier, Mlungisi Mvoko; Sarah Baartman District Municipality Executive Mayor, Cllr. Deon de Vos; Sundays River Valley Municipality Mayor, Cllr. Solethu Lucas and Chief Executive Officer of the Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency, Vuyani Dayimani.
The festival, which will run from Friday to Sunday is expected to draw large crowds and boost the local economy. Minister de Lille praised the opportunities the festival creates for local businesses, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing local service providers to contribute to the development of provincial SMMEs.
Mayor Lucas extended his gratitude to all stakeholders who worked tirelessly to prepare Nqweba for the festival and encouraged attendees to remain vigilant and safe during the event. He also invited visitors to explore the Valley and return to see more of what it has to offer tourists.
This year’s main attraction is the ‘Walk on the Wild Side,’ among a host of other exciting features. The full list of activities is available on the festival’s social media pages and website. Wildfees promises to be an unforgettable experience, with something for everyone to enjoy. Don’t miss out on the fun and festivities!
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Furthermore, this festival will feature over 29 hours of live entertainment on the biggest sound stage in the Eastern Cape. A variety of over 300 stalls will take you on a tour of the wild and beyond. Some of the exciting activities include:- Discovering more about snakes, spiders, bees, dinosaurs and experiencing wildlife conservation on Saturday with SANParks’ K-9 Anti-poaching unit- Daily WORKING SHEEP DOG demos or BOERESPORT MET PERDE shows- Challenging celebs at Saturday’s KUDUDROLSPOEG KOMPETISIE- Enjoying Sunday’s LEKKER LANG LAMTAFEL with friends and family- Meeting your favorite fictional characters, spotting the giant kudu or taking a selfie with the MirrorMen and Party Whackos- Tons of fun for all at the massive new FAMILY PLAY PARK- Riding the big wheel – or a pony!- Shooting paintball, bungee bounce, go pedal-go karting and so much more.
In Association WithThe festival is in association with Sarah Baartman District Municipality and proudly supported by Eastern Cape Parks & Tourism Agency.
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