GORDONS BAY - WINTER WONDERLAND
Festival / Annual Event
in Gordon's Bay, Cape Town,
Western Cape, South Africa
Gordon's Bay Winter Wonderland Festival
29 June to 1 July 2012
The quaint hamlet of Gordon's Bay, nestled against the slopes of the Hottentots
Holland Mountains on the shores of magnificent False Bay just 50 mins from Cape
Town, will once again be transformed into a spectacular Fairyland of lights
during their Gordon's Bay Winter Wonderland Festival from 29 June to 1 July
2012.
A highlight of the event is the Milkwood Trail which will transform into a Fairy
Forest of twinkling white lights - a delight to all - especially to children and
romantic couples (of all ages!) Trees and historic buildings and in the village,
and houses all up the mountain will all light up with sparkling lights, creating
a wonderful spectacle to be seen from afar.
In the village the carnival atmosphere will be buzzing:
Couples and families with prams and dogs on leashes can stroll along the
beachfront and little streets, browsing through the quaint shops, stopping at
pavement fires for a glass of gluhwein or hot chocolate or delicious 'food on
the go' from one of the many Food stalls while buskers will perform around each
corner. Restaurants and pubs, each with their own party with live bands and
musicians, will offer special warming winter fare or, if you really want to
dance and party, stop at the Music Fest Marquee in the centre of the village, at
'Melt-stock', which will be pumping as usual or at the Harbour Island Waterfront
with its beautiful romantic Harbour bridge - all decorated in sparkling white
lights. Catch a 'Fairy Ferry' across to the Old Harbour for more entertainment:
Browse the Craft Market at the 'fantasy-painted' Indigo Backpackers lodge or the
intriguing village museum collection at the historic NG Church where local organ
musicians and choirs will entertain. Meander along the Art Route, enjoy a
fashion show, and for the very brave, a visit to the Enchanted Ghost House is a
must!
At the historic Post Office tree buy Winter Wonderland memorabilia and offer
donations of blankets and food. NGO's '5th Principle' will support orphans and
the Lions events will support their charities in need.
Programme:
Fairy light displays; Live music performances; Food stalls, restaurant and pub
specials; Exhibitions; Art route; Fun Fair; Buskers; Ghost house; Information
Kiosk and First Aid Station; Arts & Craft market
All Holiday Long
22 June to 22 July 2012
- FAIRY LIGHT FOREST and other light displays from 18h00 to daybreak on
beachfront and streets in old village
- Somerstrand College's ghost house next to Indigo Backpackers from 11h00
to 20h00 (22 June to 15 July)
- Arts & Craft market from 11h00 to 20h00 (Mon- Thurs) and 11h00 to 22h00
(Fri-Sun) 22 June to 1 July
- Fun fair on beach front
Festival Weekend
Friday 29 June 2012
- 10h00 to 22h30 - FOOD STALLS at Van Riebeeck village
- 10h00 to 17h00 - visit artists on ART ROUTE. Map available at
information kiosk
- 10h00 to 22h00 - "GORDON'S BAY THEN AND NOW" - G'Bay history, SA Navy,
Ingrid Jonker, etc. at NG Church hall
- 10h00 to 22h00 - Somerstrand College's GHOST HOUSE next to Indigo
Backpackers
- 11h00 to 22h00 - ARTS AND CRAFT market at Indigo Backpackers lodge.
- 15h00 to 17h00 - ORGAN RECITALS at NG Church
- 15h00 to 22h30 - homegrown LIVE PERFORMANCES at Van Riebeeck village
(R40)
- 19h00 to late - BRING AND BRAAI at Melt's Tavern
Saturday 30 June 2012
- 10h00 to 22h30 - FOOD STALLS and LIVE MUSIC fest (5th Principle) at Van
Riebeeck Village (R40)
- 10h00 to 17h00 - visit artists on ART ROUTE. Map available at
information kiosk
- 10h00 to 22h00 - "GORDON'S BAY THEN AND NOW" - G'Bay history, SA Navy,
Ingrid Jonker, etc. at NG Church hall
- 10h00 to 22h00 - Somerstrand College' GHOST HOUSE next to Indigo
Backpackers
- 11h00 to 22h00 - ARTS AND CRAFT market at Indigo Backpackers lodge
- 12h00 to 17h00 - ORGAN RECITALS at NG Church
- 14h00 to 23h00 - "Melt-stock" MUSIC FESTIVAL at Melt's Tavern
Sunday 1 July 2012
- 10h00 to 12h00 - "GORDON'S BAY FOR JESUS" with Tommy Dell & Richard
Loring at Van Riebeeck village
- 10h00 to 17h00 - visit artists on ART ROUTE. Map available at
information kiosk
- 10h00 to 17h00 - "GORDON'S BAY THEN AND NOW" - G'Bay history, SA Navy,
Ingrid Jonker, etc. at NG Church hall
- 10h00 to 18h00 - Somerstrand College's GHOST HOUSE next to Indigo
Backpackers
- 11h00 to 17h00 -ARTS AND CRAFT market at Indigo Backpackers lodge
- 12h00 to 19h00 - POTJIEKOS competition at Melt's Tavern
- 12h00 to 17h00 - ORGAN RECITALS and choir at NG Church
- 12h30 to 18h00 - good old DAYS LIVE MUSIC at Van Riebeeck Village (R40)
All day events
- Old harbour - Restaurants, kiosks, NSRI
- Harbour Island - Restaurants, entertainment
- Beach front and beach road - Fun fair, train rides, beach activities,
buskers, restaurants and pubs with live music and other street entertainment
- Transport - taxi service available from Info Kiosk
Contact Us
OR
See next to main photo for alternative contact details.
© WHERETOSTAY.CO.ZA 1998-2013
