The Hermanus Whale Festival, the only Enviro-Arts festival in South Africa, is held annually to celebrate the return of the Southern Right whales to the waters of Walker Bay, our magnificent environment and the arrival of Spring! In 2009 the festival attracted 100 000 visitors.

The place to be is at the the Hemel & Aarde Village where you can rock to the sounds of Amor Vittone, Sterling EQ and Andre and Tiaan on Friday, 24 September. On Saturday highlights include Karen K, Fredi Nest and Gift Gwe. On Sunday, the unstoppable Emo Adams will take to the stage at 21:00 - preceeded by Unison and Dillon Lerm.

 

Certain local businesses, such as Musica, embrace the marketing opportunity to promote their products -  Musica will once again stock cd's of our 2010 performing artists.

Hermanus, known as the best land based whale watching destination in the world, plays host to thousands of visitors who flock to the seaside resort to exhilarate in the unique natural environment, watch whales, revel in music, comedy and African rhythms throughout the Festival.

The focus will once again be on our wonderful environment, with a strong emphasis on marine life and protection.  The MARINE BIG 5 CONSERVATION EXPO! Dyer Island will host the marine life tent.  Educational displays for little festinos and well known guest speakers are just a few of the highlights!

The Whales 'n Wheels Vintage Classic Car Show has gained momentum and an increased following, and the gleaming machines will be showcased at the Primary School grounds.  

The Whale Festival Half Marathon takes place on Saturday, 25 September from the Hermanus High School grounds. Enter online at www.enteronline.co.za Watch this space for the MTB!

FRIENDS OF HERMANUS LIBRARY invite you to a morning tea at Annie se Kombuis with poetry and prose reading during the 2010 festival on Saturday 25 September from 09:00  -  13:00
ENQUIRIES at the library on 028-313 8077) or NICOLENE  MOORE  -  0844 844 344 and SJ  DU TOIT  -  028-313 2031  or  07 222 64452.

 The Netball Tournament takes place on Saturday 25 September 2010 at 08:30 on the
courts of Hermanus High School. Ladies and men teams welcome.  Anybody interested can contact  Elsabe Henn This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   or at 076 155 9020.

Llitt festinos will be further entertained at the Kids Morning Market on Saturday 25 Septemberat the Music Marquee at the Hemel & Aarde village.

Whale watching and shark cage diving, bird watching and Fynbos hikes, baboons and kayak trips are just some of the adventures available.