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Rock the River 2011 Easter Festival Rock the River SA has done it again… an Easter festival second to none
Rock the River SA Easter is set on the picturesque Berg River on the Buffallo Drift resort, only 80 minutes from Cape Town along the R44.
Rock the River SA boasts a state of the art sound and lighting rig, just a stone’s throw away from the Berg river. Perfectly nestled under a large cozy Bedouin tent, you will be perfectly sheltered from the elements at all times.
The newest addition to the festival is the upstairs comedy club, keeping your spirit chuckling way into the evenings with a monster line-up of legendary and emerging bands.
For those who enjoy a festival lineup packed to the brim, The Rubadub crew will be taking you to sunrise with plenty of worthy beats, like only the Rubadub guys could conjure up.
Everyday luxuries like hot showers and clean toilets will be there to keep you satisfied from day 1.
For camping, there are 2 options available to you, you can park and camp or park and explore. There is plenty of shaded camping along the river, but unfortunately there is no vehicle access.
If you want to chill out and get away from the hustle and bustle of festival life, Rock the River have Exile Island, a whole island littered with bean bags and a bar, the perfect place for a jam session.
State of the art sound rigs, two awesome vibes, Live bands, DJ’s. Comedy club, 3 fully stocked bars with drink specials, food markets, merchandise tables, crafts markets, competitions, ATMs, pub quizzes, bonfires and swimming, what more could you ask for?
Things to bring
Bring: Your ticket, tent, mattresses, camping chairs, torches, sleeping bag, duvet, sun block, insect repellent, toilet paper, camera, cap or hat, something warm, towel, pillow, headache pills, acoustic instruments, your hot sister, money, sunglasses, condoms, swimming kit and don’t forget Good vibes.
Things not to bring
Glass bottles (please decant into plastic bottles), littering, fires, fireworks, domestic animals, graffiti, bad attitudes, weapons, independent sound systems, illegal substances. NO OPEN FIRES
Date: 22 Apr 2011 – 24 Apr 2011
Time: 11:00 – 13:00
Venue: Buffalo Drift
Location: Rugtevlei Farm | Porterville
Price: R200p/p – R280p/p
Phone: +27 (0)21 557 7883
Email bookings@rocktheriver.co.za
Website: www.rocktheriversa.co.za
Steps to the Stars – Vortex Easter Weekend 2011 A four day Psychedelic Trance Adventure…
Over the last year Vortex has been adding to grow this trance paradise – to create a symbiosis of dance, art and psychedelic, unified experiences in an enchanting environment. This is the place of all places to party.
Let’s party united!
Beneath the veils of separation and competition fostered by a society who has long traveled in darkness, lies a sacred source of transcendent light that unites all of creation. This fountain of love and creative potential is the essence of all life. One Love.
There will be flush toilets, hot-showers & drinking water free of charge, fully shaded camping with your vehicle, the river, mountain walks, food stalls and a market, chill-out spaces, shaded dance-floor with scented mist system – safe and secure party experience.
R320p/p at designated outlets | R350p/p at the gate | R350p/p online.
Ticket outlets can be viewed at www.intothevortex.co.za and online tickets can be bought at www.3am.co.za
Date: 22 Apr 2011 – 25 Apr 2011
Time: 12:00 – 12:00
Venue: Circle of Dreams
Location: Riviersonderend
Price: R320p/p – R350p/p
Phone: +27 (0)21 531 2173
Email contact@intothevortex.co.z
Website: www.intothevortex.co.za
10th SA Cheese Festival
The 10th SA Cheese Festival is set to spoil visitors with an unparalleled experience with the biggest cheese emporium in the history of the festival and an abundance of stalls dedicated to cheese.
Expect more exhibitors than ever before and an abundance of food and drink stalls serving a tempting array of eats ranging from Angus braaivleis and bubbly to oysters, olives and beer.
Experience a world’s tastes in one place, meet the creators of a myriad of delectable products, and dare to taste out of your cheese box.
Venue: Sandringham, Stellenbosch
Date: Friday, 29th of April to Monday, 2nd of May, 2011
Cost: R70 to R110 – please note tickets are not available at the gate. Only Computicket and Checkers
Oyster and Champagne Festival
Champagne and Oysters, everybody’s favourite treat is coming to the Bloemandal Wine Estate for their annual Oyster and Champagne Festival.
Take the time to get out of the house and enjoy this fantastic day at the stunning Bloemandal Wine Estate. French Champagne, childrens entertainment, live bands and 20 000 West Coast oysters are the order of the day.
Venue: Bloemendal Wine Estate, Tygerbergvalley Road, Durbanville
Date: Saturday, 23rd of April to Sunday, 24th of April, 2011
Cost: R70
Wine and Chocolate Experience at Waterford
Is there a better couple than wine and chocolate?
Waterford Estate has introduced a unique concept to the Stellenbosch winelands…a one of a kind Wine and Chocolate tasting.
The chocolate and wine experience is held throughout the trading hours – bookings are recommended.
| Date: | 01 Dec 2010 – 30 Apr 2011 |
| Time: | 10:00 – 17:00 |
| Venue: | Waterford Wine Estate |
| Location: | Blaauwklippen Road | Stellenbosch |
| Price: | R60p/p |
| Phone: | 021 880 5303 |
| amy@waterfordestate.co.za | |
| Website: | www.waterfordestate.co.za |
Me and Mr Brown Live at Cafe Roux
Cafe Roux is about friends, family, good times, good wine and fantastic food.
Sundays are a family affair at Cafe Roux, so bring the kids or your parents for Sunday lunch with live music by Me and Mr Brown every Sunday afternoon at Cafe Roux.
It’s safe, its fun, its festive and the place to be to round off your weekend in Cape Town.
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Date: 10 Apr 2011
Time: 11:00 – 16:00
Venue: Cafe Roux
Location: Noordhoek Farm Village | Cnr Main Road and Village Lane | Noordhoek
Price: Free Entrance
Phone: 021 789 1317
Email hazel@degoede.co.za
Website: www.noordhoekvillage.co.za/
