Festival Programme / Fees Program
Friday 25 April 2008 Vrydag
“Spot the mistake” competition for children. Entry forms available at the Tourism Office. R5 per entry. Competition running throughout festival. 07:00 – 09:00 Gay's Dairy open International Prize winning Cheeses - wonderful selection to taste & dairy products. 08:00 – Late Uitstalling van Tilla Erasmus se kunswerke by Koggelmander. 08:30 – 17:00 Weltevrede Vye- en Gasteplaas Koffiewinkel/Teetuin oop 09:00 - 16:30 Bergwater Cellars open for wine tasting and sales 09:00 – 17:00 Fransie Pienaar Museum Karoo Fossil Reptiles Collection and much more 09:00 -17:00 Soetkaroo Wine Estate – Wine tasting and sales 56 Church Street (opposite the Swartberg Hotel). 10:00 – 12:00 Gay's Dairy open International Prize winning Cheeses: wonderful selection to taste & dairy products 11:00 – 12:00 St John’s Church open for viewing Information sheet available for visitors 12:00– Late Mallemeule en Gruwel Grot vir kinders Hoërskool Zwartberg Sportterrein 14:00 Street Stalls open / Staat Stalletjies maak oop – get your lunch, supper, olives and gifts. 14:00 – 18:00 Uitstalling van Wendy Malan se meesterwerke. Die Jans Rautenbach Schouwberg Konferensielokaal, De Beerstraat. 14:00 – Late Beer Tent / Bier Tent Live Musicians, cover charge R5 16:00 – 18:00 Gay's Dairy open International Prize winning Cheeses: wonderful selection to taste & dairy products 17:00 – 18:00 Catholic Chapel of All Saints Open for viewing, Magrieta Prinsloo Street. 17:00 - 19:00 Game Drive: Weltevrede Farm Sunset drive and refreshments R100 pp. Meet at the farm, 25km. 18:00 Opening of Mambo Jambo Wearable Art at The Prince Albert Gallery 19:00 – 21:00 Star Gazing: Come star hopping with Astro Tours – weather permitting, on the school rugby pavilion. R20 pp. 19:00 – 21:00 Treasure Island by The Patchwork Theatre at the Jans Rautenbach Schouwberg, De Beer Street. R40 pp. 19:30 “The Mission”, the film, Prince Albert Film Club at the Kevin Hough Gallery, 55 Church Street. R20 pp. 20:00 Brian Finch Live – Country Rock Legend at The Bush Pub. R20 pp. 21:00 – 22:00 Ghost Walk Join the Story Weaver Ailsa Tudhope on a walk with our town‟s Ghosts Meet at the Museum. Tickets R30 per adult & R15 per child.
Saturday 26 April 2008 Saterdag
Buskers in the street all day!!!! Donkey Cart Rides throughout the day!!! (get your tickets at the Tourism Office) “Spot the mistake” competition for children. Entry forms available at the Tourism Office. R5 per entry. Competition running throughout festival. Colouring-in competition for children under 10. R5 per entry at the Tourism Office.
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Game Drive: Weltevrede Farm Sun-riser drive and refreshments R100 pp. Meet at the farm, 25km. – 18:00 Gay's Dairy open International Prize winning Cheeses: wonderful selection to taste & dairy products Sosiale Tennis by Tennis Klub, KerkStraat. Almal welkom. all day Gymkhana (tentpegging competition) at the Show Grounds, off Jan Louw Street. – Late Merry-go-round and Cave of Horrors for children Zwartberg High School Grounds – Late Uitstalling van Tilla Erasmus se kunswerke by Koggelmander. – 17:00 Weltevrede Fig and Guest Farm Coffee Shop/Tea Garden open Straat Stalletjies Maak Oop / Street Stalls open – get your lunch, supper, olives and gifts. - 10:30 Steeldrum workshop for children and teenagers at the Allpay centre. No booking necessary. - 10:30 Weltevrede Farm Fig Tour R45 pp. 25 km. – 12:00 NG Kerk oop vir besigting - 17:00 Soetkaroo Wyn Landgoed – Wynproe en- verkope Kerkstraat 56 (oorkant die Swartberg Hotel). – 17:00 Fransie Pienaar Museum Karoo Fossil Reptiles Collection and much more. – Late Prince Albert Gallery –Mambo Jambo wearable art – 11:00 Mnr & Mej Olyfie en Baba Olyfie Voor die Museum. R6 inskrywingsfooi. - 11:00 Well known Children’s Tales See our Patchwork Town Theatre at Work St John‟s Church Hall. Tickets R10 pp. – 11:00 Karoo Veld Uitstappe – Op die plaas Welgelegen. Leer by Andre Gouws oor ons unieke fauna, flora and fossiele OF oor medisinale- en kosmaakkruie by Jafta Pieterse. R20 pp. Verversings sal te koop aangebied word. Eie vervoer noodsaaklik. - 16:00 Photographic and Olive Exhibition at the National Centre - 16:00 Alf Gunderson’s Exhibition. 9 Nuwe street – 18:00 Uitstalling van Wendy Malan se meesterwerke. Die Jans Rautenbach Schouwberg Konferensielokaal, De Beer Straat. – Late Beer Tent / Biertent Live Musicians, cover charge R5 Museum Dam – 12:00 Olive Talk and Tour on a Tractor. By Swartrivier‟s Jan (Olyf) Bothma. Meet at BP Garage. R50 pp. - 16:00 Bergwater Kelders oop vir wynproe en- verkope. (Sondag toe) – 15:00 Street Chess Challenge each other – Giant Chess Board – 11:20 Drum Majorettes with a twist In front of Seven Arches – 12:00 St John’s Church open for viewing Information sheet available for visitors – 13:00 Open Homes and Gardens Explore these Homes & Gardens at your leisure. Obtain pass from the Ticket Stall Official Opening of the Prince Albert Town & Olive Festival. Kaapse Klopse parade for Prince Albert - 12:00 Puppet Theatre for young children at St John‟s Church Hall, Bank Street. R10 pp. – 13:00 “Die Kandidaat”, die film, Jans Rautenbach Schouwberg, De Beerstraat, R20 pp. - 13:00 Vintage Car Parade, Park, Chat and Check, in front of museum. – 14:00 Olyf praatjie en Trekkerrit. Deur Swartrivier se Jan (Olyf) Bothma. Ontmoet by BP Garage. R50 pp.
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Olive Pip Spitting Competition in front of Museum Frog Racing in front of Seven Arches, Church Street. R5 per entry. “Katrina” die film, Jans Rautenbach Schouwberg, De Beerstraat. R20 pp. Olive Talk and Tour on a Tractor. By Swartrivier‟s Jan (Olyf) Bothma. Meet at BP Garage. R50 Natuurbewaringsbeamptes (Cape Nature Conservation) bied in Afrikaans „n praatjie oor die Swartberg Natuurreservaat, veldbrande, fynbos, water en indringerplante in “Die Langhuis”, Kerkstraat 34. R20 pp. Steel Band performing on the terrace at Onse Rus Witblits Stook & Proe Agter Fransie Pienaar Museum Olive Talk by John Southern of Kredouw Olives, at the Kevin Hough Gallery, 55 Church Street. R20 pp. Visit Riena Gouws’ doll collection at 30 Klip Street. Open Homes & Gardens Collect your Pass at the Ticket Stall & explore Brian Finch : Tangled up in Blue, Bob Dylan Tribute Show at Mike‟s Memorabilia Museum, 49 Mark Street. R50 pp. Team Best presents “The Adventures of Captain Amazing and Wingman” . Children‟s theatre R20 pp at The Barn. Weltevrede Plaas Vye Toer R45 pp. 25km Historic Walk Learn from Lydia Barrella about Prince Albert‟s history and architecture. Meet at Museum Stoep. Tickets R30 pp. 4km Family Fun Run/Walk Relay – Dress Up. R50 entry per team and 4 members per team. Start at Lazy Lizard. Catholic Chapel of All Saints Open for viewing, Magrieta Prinsloo Street. Game Drive: Weltevrede Farm Sunset drive and refreshments R100 pp. Meet at the farm, 25km. Minerals Explained See Lydia‟s amazing collection of minerals, gemstones and other incredible crystals and learn about them. Great for kids-don‟t miss it! 2 Church Street. Meet at the gate. Tickets R10 per adult and R5 per child. Treasure Island by The Patchwork Theatre. St Johns Hall. R20 pp. “Shomon” enjoy a magical evening of enchanting, entertaining and healing music with exquisite fire-dancing afterwards at The Barn. R50 pp Makietie en Kaskenades, Afrikaanse musiek met die Prins Albert Kieliebentjies. Zwartberg Skoolsaal. Skoolfondsinsameling. R20 pp. Kontantkroeg en spitbraai beskikbaar. Antoinette hou Konsert Antoinette Pienaar het „n sak vol Karoostories! Sy‟s uniek! Mis haar nie! N.G Kerksaal. Kaartjies R80 elk. Brian Finch: “Local is Lekker” – live music and dance evening with local artists. Jack Daniels Promotion and give away prizes. Mike‟s Memorabilia Museum, 49 Mark Street. R50 pp. Team Best presents “The Late Show: Cheese Fest” – an xxx-rated comedy. R50 at The Barn. (Adults only) Ghost Walk Join the Story Weaver Ailsa Tudhope on a walk with our town‟s Ghosts. . Meet in Front of the Museum R30 per adult and R15 per child.
Sunday 27 April 2008 Sondag
Donkey Cart Rides throughout the day!!! (get your tickets at the
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Tourism Office) “Spot the mistake” competition for children. Entry forms available at the Tourism Office. R5 per entry. Competition running throughout festival. Colouring-in competition for children under 10. R5 per entry at the Tourism Office. - 08:30 Game Drive: Weltevrede Farm Sun-riser drive and refreshments R100 pp. Meet at the farm, 25km. – 08:00 Pray with your feet A 15 minute introduction to labyrinths and an opportunity to walk the St John's Labyrinth - St John's Anglican Church, Bank Street. No charge, donations welcomed. – 11:00 Gay’s Dairy open International Prize winning Cheeses: tasting & dairy products – Late Mallemeule en Gruwel Grot vir kinders Hoërskool Zwartberg Sportterrein – Late Uitstalling van Tilla Erasmus se kunswerke by Koggelmander. Fun Run – 5km or 10km. R10 pp. Start at Lazy Lizard. – 17:00 Weltevrede Fig and Guest Farm Coffee Shop/Tea Garden open Stalletjies Maak Oop / Street Stalls open – get your lunch, supper, olives and gifts. – 10:30 St John’s Anglican Church Olive Festival Service in English and blessing of Labyrinth. Bank Street. - 12:00 Swartberg Pass - Geology, Vegetation and Construction – with The Prince Albert Cultural Foundation. Adults R15, children free. Own transport essential. - 10:30 Weltevrede Farm Fig Tour R45 pp. 25 km. Feesdiens N.G Kerk – 17:00 Fransie Pienaar Museum Karoo Fossil Reptiles Collection and much more Olive Pip Spitting Competition in front of Museum – 12:00 Olive Talk and Tour on a Tractor. By Swartrivier‟s Jan (Olyf) Bothma. Meet at BP Garage. R50 pp. – 16:00 Prince Albert Gallery –Mambo Jambo wearable art - 16:00 Photographic and Olive Exhibition National Centre - 16:00 Alf Gunderson’s Exhibition. 9 Nuwe street – 18:00 Uitstalling van Wendy Malan se meesterwerke. Die Jans Rautenbach Schouwberg Konferensielokaal, De Beer Straat. – 15:00 Street Chess Challenge each other – Giant Chess Board – 11:45 Kruie Kraai Koning Ontmoet Antoinette, sy het voorspel dat sy saam met „n skaapwagter sou bly en oor kruie leer…… NG Kerksaal. Kaartjies R40 pp. - 11:30 Puppet Theatre for young children at St John‟s Church Hall, Bank Street. R10 pp. – 12:00 Catholic Chapel of All Saints Holy Mass will be celebrated. Magrieta Prinsloo Street – 12:30 Historic Walk Learn from Lydia Barrella about Prince Albert‟s history & architecture. Meet in Front of Museum. Tickets R30 pp. – 13:00 Open Homes & Gardens Get your pass & explore these unusual homes & gardens Pass from Ticket Stall (Day or Week-end) – Late Beer Tent / Bier Tent Live Musicians, cover charge R5 – 14:00 Olyf praatjie en Trekkerritlive. Deur Swartrivier se Jan (Olyf) Bothma. Ontmoet by BP Garage. R50 pp. – 13:00 Team Best presents “The Adventures of Captain Amazing and Wingman” Children‟s theatre R20 pp at the Barn.
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Karoo Veld Walk – At the farm Welgelegen. Learn about our unique fauna & flora and fossils from Andre Gouws OR medicinal and culinary herbs from Jafta Pieterse. R20 pp. Refreshments for sale on site. Basic fitness required. Own transport essential. (In Afrikaans). 12:30 – 13:30 Well-Known Children’s Tales Join The Patchwork Children & listen to their tales St John‟s Church Hall. Tickets R10 pp. 13:00 – 14:00 Padda Resies voor Seven Arches, Kerkstraat. R5 per inskrywing. 14:00 – 16:00 Olive Talk and Tour on a Tractor by Swartrivier‟s Jan (Olyf) Bothma. Meet at BP Garage. R50 pp. 15:00 - 16:00 Team Best “The Late Show: Cheese Fest” – an xxx-rated comedy R50 at The Barn. (Adults only) 15:00 – 16:00 Cape Nature Conservation officers present a talk about the Swartberg Nature Reserve, veld fires, fynbos, water and alien vegetation in “Die Langhuis”, 34 Church Street. R20 pp. Talk will be conducted in Afrikaans. 15:00 Brian Finch: Tangled up in Blue, Bob Dylan Tribute Show at Mike‟s Memorabilia Museum, 49 Mark Street. R50 pp. 15:00 - 17:00 Besoek Riena Gouws se popversamiling te Klipstraat 30. 15:00 - 17:00 Open Homes & Gardens Explore these unusual Homes & Gardens Get your pass at the Ticket Stall (Day or Week-end Pass) 15:30 – 16:00 Minerals Explained See Lydia‟s amazing collection of minerals, gemstones and other incredible crystals and learn about them. Great for kids-don‟t miss it! 2 Church Street, Meet at the gate. Tickets R10 per adult & R5 per child. 15:30 - 16:30 Weltevrede Plaas Vye Toer R45 pp. 25km 16:00 – 18:00 Gay’s Dairy open International Prize winning Cheeses: tasting & dairy products 17:00 – 19:00 Treasure Island by The Patchwork Theatre. St Johns Hall. R20 pp. 17:00 - 19:00 Game Drive: Weltevrede Farm Sunset drive and refreshments R100 pp. Meet at the farm, 25km. 18:00 – 19:00 An Evening of Classical Music by Peter Mc Ewan & Chrisna Smit at the Jans Rautenbach Schouwberg, De Beer Street. R60 pp. 18:30- 19:30 “Shomon” enjoy a magical evening of enchanting, entertaining and healing music with exquisite fire-dancing afterwards at The Barn. R50 pp 18:30 “Bosveld Hotel - the movie” with a glass of wine. Bring the family & picnic basket - wine tasting & enjoy this old movie. Bergwater Cellars. R30 per adult and R5 per child. (only 50 tickets) 21:00 Team Best “The Late Show: Cheese Fest” – an xxx-rated comedy R50 at The Barn. (Adults only) 21:00 – 22:00 Ghost Walk Join the Story Weaver Ailsa Tudhope on a walk with our town‟s Ghosts. Meet outside Museum Tickets R30 per adult & R15 per child. 21:00 As it is in Heaven, the film, Prince Albert Film Club at the Kevin Hough Gallery, 55 Church Street. R20 pp.
Monday 28 April 2008 Maandag
06:30 - 08:30 07:00 – 09:00 08:00 – 09:00 – 10:30 Game Drive: Weltevrede Farm Sun-riser drive and refreshments R100 pp. Meet at the farm, 25km. Gay’s Dairy open International Prize winning Cheeses: tasting & dairy products Merry-go-round and Cave of Horrors for children Zwartberg High School Grounds Historic Walk Learn from Lydia Barrella about Prince Albert‟s history & architecture
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Meet in front of the Museum. Tickets R30 pp. Weltevrede Plaas Vye Toer R45 pp. 25km NG Kerk oop vir besigtiging Street Stalls open / Straat Stalletjies maak oop – get your lunch, olives and gifts. Beer Tent / Biertent Live Musicians, cover charge R5 Bergwater Cellars open for wine tasting and sales Soetkaroo Wine Estate – Wine tasting and sales 56 Kerkstraat (opposite the Swartberg Hotel). Olive Talk and Tour on a Tractor by Swartrivier‟s Jan (Olyf) Bothma. Meet at BP Garage. R50 pp. Prince Albert Gallery –Mambo Jambo wearable art Well-Known Children’s Tales Join The Patchwork Children & listen to their tales St John‟s Church Hall. R10 pp. Karoo Veld Uitstappe – Op die plaas Welgelegen. Leer by Andre Gouws oor ons unieke fauna, flora and fossiele OF oor medisinale- en kosmaakkruie by Jafta Pieterse. R20 pp. Verversings sal te koop aangebied word. Eie vervoer noodsaaklik. Gay’s Dairy open International Prize winning Cheeses: tasting & dairy products Fransie Pienaar Museum Karoo Fossil Reptiles Collection and much more Photographic and Olive Exhibition at the National Centre Alf Gunderson’s Exhibition. 9 Nuwe street “Die Kandidaat”, die film, Jans Rautenbach Schouwberg, De Beerstraat, R20 pp Olyfpitspoeg Kompetisie voor die Museum Visit Riena Gouws’ doll collection at 30 Klip Street. Straat Skaak Daag mekaar uit – Reuse Skaakbord. Open Homes & Gardens Last opportunity to visit selected homes & gardens Pass obtainable from the Ticket Stall. Puppet Theatre for young children at St John‟s Church Hall, Bank Street. R10 pp. Minerals Explained See Lydia‟s astonishing collection of minerals and learn about them 2 Church Street, meet at the gate. Tickets R10 per adult and R5 per child. Olyf praatjie en Trekkerritlive. Deur Swartrivier se Jan (Olyf) Bothma.Ontmoet by BP Garage. R50 pp. “Katrina” die film, Jans Rautenbach Schouwberg, De Beersraat. R20 pp. Olive Talk and Tour on a Tractor. By Swartrivier‟s Jan (Olyf) Bothma. Meet at BP Garage. R50 pp. Weltevrede Farm Fig Tour R45 pp. 25 km. Gay’s Dairy open International Prize winning Cheeses: tasting & dairy products Game Drive: Weltevrede Farm Sunset drive and refreshments R100 pp. Meet at the farm, 25km.