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Eco-Experiences
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 MARINE BIG 5 CONSERVATION EXPO
MARINE BIG 5 CONSERVATION EXPO
Come and meet Wally and his ocean buddies at our enviro expo at Market Square from 24 to 28 September.
Photo credit: Marine Dynamics and Dyer Island Cruises
WHALE FESTIVAL TALK SCHEDULE
Talks will last 45mins... |
Shows
The Festival Team has secured some fantabulous entertainment for the 2009 Hermanus Whale Festival. Music, Music and more music all weekend!!! You'll be entertained in various venues with everything from classical to rock, and to add a bit of spice there is... |
Festival Venues
HERMANUS WHALE FESTIVAL VENUE INFORMATION
An invitation to all business owners to contact us should you have any entertainment planned over the five day festival period. We will include your event in our festival programme.
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OLD HARBOUR
The scenic Old Harbour has acoustics second to none and formed the perfect backdrop for last years cultural section of the festival.
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Events
The community of Hermanus is really coming together this Whale Festival and putting on a range of events. There's the great Whales & Wheels Classic Car Show, Wines of Hermanus and Overberg Region Wine Festival, Kids Craft Market and more... watch... |
National Sea Rescue Institute
The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) in conjunction with Hermanus Metro EMS will be hosting demonstrations over the four day festival period.
The main attractions will feature at 12:00 on Saturday 26 September at the
Old
Harbour... |
Whales & Wheels Classic Car Show Programme
Classic car owners and enthusiasts gather each year for the Hermanus Whales & Wheels Classic Car Show. This festival takes place on Saturday 25 September 2010 on the sports grounds of the Hermanus Primary School almost in the centre of town.
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Art & Craft
Explore the talent of the Hermanus artists and crafters during the Whale Festival - visit the many art galleries, interior and craft shops or browse through our outstanding craft market.
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Kids
A whole lot of fun is on offer for children coming to the festival from bunghi jumping to face painting and live shows. The highlight for this years festival is the Kids Morning Market on Saturday 26 September at Market Square from 9 am to 2 pm. Come... |
Kids Morning Market
KIDS MORNING MARKET AT HEMEL & AARDE VILLAGE ON SATURDAY, 25 SEPTEMBER IN THE MUSIC MARQUEES
Calling all young entrepreneurs to be part of the kids morning market. Are you a budding chef or an aspiring jewellery designer? Any creative talent... |
Kids stuff for Kids by Kids
Our second Kid’s Morning Market encourages young entrepreneurs to showcase their skills and artistic abilities at a market that will be held at Market Square Civic on Saturday, 26 September from 08:00 to 14:00.
Limited stalls will be allocated... |
Sport
As always we have the spectacular Whale Half Marathon with great prizes and the Whale Festival Golf Classic. ... |
WHALE HALF MARATHON
If you’re participating in the Whale Half Marathon, there’s SO MUCH MORE for you to enjoy this year.
More details:
Phone the Festival office (028) 3130928 Fax: (028) 3130927 o email: .www.enteronline.co.za
Whale Half Marathon... |
Book Tickets
Buy direct from the Hermanus Whale Festival Office from 15 August 2009. ... |
Participate
There are so many ways you can participate in the Hermanus Whale Festival! Whether you're creative, can sing like a bird, have something to sell at the market or are part of a rock band. Whether you'd like to be part of the Kids Craft Market - or sponsor... |
Sport
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WHALE FESTIVAL BOULE DAY
The Whale Boule Challenge is a fun, elegant team event on the lawns in front of The Marine on Saturday 2 October2010. Play commences with a glass of sparkling wine at 10:00.
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WHALE HALF MARATHON
If you’re participating in the Whale Half Marathon, there’s SO MUCH MORE for you to enjoy this year.
WHALE HALF MARATHON
Date: Sat 25 September 2010
Venue: Hermanus High School
Time: 21,1km - 07:00
6km Fun Run - 07:15
Prize giving:... |
Market Stalls
Would you like to sell your hand crafted products a our spectacular market? Apply now! ... |
Kids Morning Market Entry Form
KIDS MORNING MARKET AT HEMEL & AARDE VILLAGE ON SATURDAY, 25 SEPTEMBER - 08:00 - 12:00
Calling all young entrepreneurs to be part of the third kids morning market. Are you a budding chef or an aspiring jewellery designer? Any creative talent... |
Application Forms
Download application forms for Art & Craft Stalls and Food Stalls at the 2010 Hermanus Whale Festival.
Art & Craft Application Form
Food Stall Tender Form ... |
Sponsor an Event
Promote your product or service by aligning yourself with one (or more) of our fabulous shows or events. We've got a range of different items to suit small and big budgets. ... |
BE PART OF A WORLD CLASS EVENT
THE HERMANUS WHALE FESTIVAL
The 18 th Hermanus Whale Festival will be held from 24– 27 September 2009 and the focus this year is on Wally the Whale and his ocean buddies.
You are invited to be part of this internationally recognised event. ... |
News & Features
The latest and greatest from the Hermanus Whale Festival office. ... |
Features
Feature articles about shows, events, people, Hermanus... and of course the WHALES! ... |
Top Billing comes to Hermanus
Too much of a good thing can be wonderful said Mae West - and this was indeed the case when the Top Billing team came to Hermanus in 2008. Top Billing, the popular lifestyle show flighted on SABC 3 paid a visit to Hermanus and Nico Wessels and Mariki... |
About the Overstrand Conservation Foundation
Overstrand Conservation Foundation was established in 2002 in order to provide a coordinating organisation for the many interest groups in the area. The area we operate in is 135km east of Cape Town along the coast from Rooi Els to Pearly Beach between... |
Whales 'n Wheels Classic Car Show
Car enthusiasts of all ages are invited to
the
Hermanus
Primary School
on 25 September to attend
the
show that was started in 2002 at
the
Old Station site building. The show has grown from a mere 66 classic cars to 297 vintage models in 2007... |
News
The latest news and announcements from the Hermanus Whale Festival. ... |
JOIN THE GREEN CAMPAIGN
THE WHALE FESTIVAL - THE ONLY ENVIRO ARTS FESTIVAL IN SOUTH AFRICA All business owners and locals are urged to wear green, white and black over the five day festival period. Decorate your shop windows in green and support the only enviro-arts... |
Creation Wines
CREATION WINES ADD DISTINCTIVE FLAVOUR TO WHALE FESTIVAL
While the glorious Southern Right Whale will always be the star of the show, the Hermanus Whale Festival rewards with a host of other exciting performances by prominent artists. And this year... |
Weekly Column in Hermanus Times 7/8/2008
In keeping with our absolute commitment - we will again be communicating with the residents of the Overstrand in a column in the Hermanus Times each week leading up to the festival. Watch the press for further details about the 2009 festival. Our sincere... |
Hermanus Whale Festival has a new chairperson
The Hermanus Whale Festival has a new chairperson and his focus this year is luring back business and the community to participate in the 2008 festival.
The Hermanus Whale Festival organising committee has undergone some changes and
the
new team led... |
New Look Festival
The Hermanus Whale Festival has been re-branded and you are warmly invited to become a member of this section 21 company. Following the 2007 festival - a new team are hard at work trying to change the image of the festival.
“The plan is a three year... |
The ONLY Enviro-Arts Festival in South Africa
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... |
Members of the Press
Information about our Press Liason services and other info particular to members of the press. ... |
Press Office
We welcome and appreciate the enormous amount of interest and coverage our event attracts and ask all journalists, reviewers and broadcast crews who need assistance in covering the festival to contact us.
As a member of the press you can contact:
Annette... |
General Info
Useful information about the Hermanus Whale Festival - fun facts, the people who make it happen and great tips for festival goers! ... |
Tips & Tricks
Tips and Tricks for visitors
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Venue Map
The new venue map will be uploaded shortly! ... |
Plan Ahead
Don’t wait until the 11th hour to book your accommodation. Whilst there is a lot of accommodation available in Hermanus it fills up quickly. Visit the Hermanus Tourism Bureau website for more information. Whatever you do - make your reservations now at www... |
Info for Foreign Travelers
One of the fantastic things about Hermanus is that although it is a small town it has a city-like infrastructure. There are restaurants, boutiques, hospitals and a myriad of sports facilities. Below is some useful information for visitors from abroad.
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Beat the Traffic
There are two alternative routes to reach Hermanus from Cape Town:
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Festival Facts
Interesting and Fun facts about the Hermanus Whale Festival.
The Hermanus Whale Festival is the only enviro-arts festival in South Africa.
We boast with the only whale crier in the world.
We offer the best land based whale watching in the world... |
About the Whale Festival
The Whale Festival - it's history, development and objectives - how and why does the Hermanus Whale Festival happen? ... |
Festival History from Jimmy & Lee Wepener
Aug 2008
The first Whale Festival was in 1992 - organized by Bruce van der Spuy (and funded by him), Neville Sheriff and Basil Clarke Brown. Like Grahamstown, it was also a 10 day event with about 4 or 5 shows a day, mainly at the old San Marino... |
Festival History by S J du Toit
The Hermanus Whale Festival has a long history.
Spring festivals. In the 1950s and into the early 1970s Hermanus had annual Spring festivals. There was bingo at the Princess (still with tables and chairs), a treasure hunt for kids, swimming galas,... |
Ticket Office
The Hermanus Whale Festival Ticket Office is situated in the Whale Festival Office on Main Road.
Open daily from 9:00 - 16:00 from 15 August 2010.
Tickets to shows are also available at all venues half-hour prior to the commencement of shows.
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Contact Us
WHALE FESTIVAL OFFICE
Tel 028 313 0928
Fax 028 313 0927
Street Address: c/o Patterson and Main Road
Hermanus, 7200
Postal: P O Box 1103, Hermanus 7200
festival@hermanus.co.za
TICKET OFFICE AT FESTIVAL OFFICE
(From 15 August 2010)
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What Else?
Shopping, eating, walking, playing, discovering, memory making ... Hermanus.
HERMANUS is an incredibly beautiful seaside town with all the summer activities one expects - beaches, water activities like kayaking, abseiling, sunset cruises, restaurants,... |
Hermanus
All about the town where it all happens. Learn about the history of Hermanus, look at a map of Hermanus, decide where to stay in Hermanus, what to do in and around Hermanus, and of course... how to get to Hermanus!
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Hermanus
Just beyond the Arabella Sheraton Hotel, on the opposite side of the lagoon, lies Fisherhaven, the westernmost part of Greater Hermanus.
This quiet little place has one shop and many holiday homes. Originally a holiday resort, Fisherhaven is now... |
The Whale Crier
Hermanus is home to the only Whale Crier in the world!
During the whale season that officially opens on 1 June - listen out for Pasika Noboba - our very own eloquent whale crier - blowing his kelp horn to let you know where the whales are.... |
Overstrand
Hermanus is part of The Overstrand municipality in the Western Cape of South Africa.
The Overstrand runs along the south western coast of the Cape Overberg.
Towns in the Overstrand include: Rooiels, Hangklip, Betty's Bay, Pringle Bay, Kleinmond,... |
Things to Do in Hermanus
Hermanus has been a popular destination for holidays for over 100 years. In fact it exists because it is such a perfect holiday spot. The town was established 150 years ago by a shepherd, Hermanus Pieters, who found a fresh water spring and told... |
Things to See in Hermanus
Hermanus is a veritable feast for the senses and there is much to see as well as do. The optical banquet in this famous holiday town is probably one of the reason many artists have made it their home.
ARTS & CRAFTS
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Sponsors
These are the people without whom the Hermanus Whale Festival wouldn't be possible. Click here to find out more about them. (...and to support them like they support us!)
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Staff
Meet the people who make it all happen. ... |
Executive Committee
Leon Theron
Chairman
Archie Klaas
Community co-ordinator
Annette Theron
Media
Mosili Koloko
Hemel & Aarde Village Co-ordinator
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LEON THERON - CHAIRMAN
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