THE WHALE FESTIVAL MONTH IS HERE! The Hermanus Whale Festival is the THE ONLY ENVIRO ARTS FESTIVAL IN SOUTH AFRICA . Everyone this year is urged to to wear green, white and black over the four day festival period. There will be a strong focus on marine life and protection this year. It is held annually (24-27 September 2009) to celebrate the return of the Southern Right whales to the waters of Walker Bay, our magnificent environment and the arrival of Spring! Visitors from all over flock to our seaside resort to exhilarate in the unique natural environment, watch whales, revel in music, comedy and African rhythms throughout the Festival. The festival will once again focus be on our wonderful environment. Educational displays for little festinos and well known guest speakers are just a few of the highlights!
Further highlights of the 2009 festival includes the SAB gig rig where our country greats, Billy Forrest, Sally Vaughn and Bobby Angel will take to the stage on Thursday 24 September. On Friday the Four Kings Comedy show will tickle your funny bone and ABBA Magic will bring the great ABBA hits to life on Saturday. The whales are always the star performers at the Festival and will be joined on land by musicians, crafters, sports celebrities and thousands of people celebrating Spring in the most beautiful place on earth – Hermanus Whale watching and shark cage diving, bird watching and Fynbos hikes, baboons and kayak trips are just some of the adventures available.
A new adventure boat has been launched, "The Marine Big 5 Eco Trip". The cost for this amazing trip is: R850.00 p/p. Please feel free to ask our reception to book this trip for you.
At The Hermanus Esplanade we still have space in the first 3 weeks of September, perfect time to view the Whales right before the busy festival.
Make use of the low season prices while you can!
Courtyard Apartments:
2 sleeper R240
4 sleeper R350
6 sleeper R440
2 sleeper @ the mews R250
Seafront Apartments:
2 sleeper R300
4 sleeper R445
6 sleeper R525
Tariffs per apartment per day on PRE-PAID accommodation only.
Regular Events for the month of September:
Tuesdays: Karaoke at Bojangles Pub
Thursdays: Latino Dance classes at the famous Gecko Bar in the harbour.
Fridays: Evening art markets at The Village Square Piazza featuring all Hermanus local handmade art.
Saturdays:
o Fernkloof Farmers Market at a new venue Montessori school.
o Hermanus Pietersfontein food and wine market.
o St Peters Church Coffee morning.
o Fisherman's Village craft market on Lemm's corner
o Stanford Country Market
Calendar of Events:
o Gregoire Boonzaier herdenkingsuitstalling
When: September 1 – 31 December 2009
Where: Galerie Gregiore, Onrus
Description: Altogether 50 works to see of Gregoire till 31 December in Onrus.
o Ocean Basket opening on 2nd & 3rd floor in The Village Square
When: Thursday, 2nd and 3rd September 2009
Where: The Village Square
o Hermanus Wildflower Festival 2009
When: 17-20 September 2009
Where: Fernkloof Nature Reserve
o Hermanus Whale Festival
When: 24-27 September 2009
Where: Hermanus
o 2009 Charity Golf Day Round Table
When: Friday, 2nd October 2009
Where: Hermanus Golf Club
The golf day is for the benefit of various charities and individuals, the proceeds of which will be distributed by Round Table. This year’s event will be limited to a field of 20 x four balls. Cost per 4 ball: R1 600. (This includes a ‘goodie bag’ on arrival, green fees, halfway house snacks, prize giving and a finger supper.) Email: roundtable@hermanus.co.za
Please visit our website www.hermanusesplanade.com for more information on our accommodation, rates and to make on line enquiries.
For more information on events please call our office.