Experience South Africa right here at home!
From 12h00 to 17h00, the beautiful grounds of Manx Fun Farm will come alive with food stalls, cultural activities, kid’s entertainment, and South African music. Subject to sponsorship being secured, the day ends with a thrilling screening of the SA vs New Zealand rugby game from 16h00.
Local is Lekker Market
11h00-17h00
SA Fest’s pop-up market with over 25 Local is Lekker makers, bakers, artisans, producers and growers, including:
- Art by Carol Charsley
- Artemis Cakes
- Baking Isle IOM
- Billy Boy Biltong
- Chocolates of Man
- Crystella Hair and Makeup Artistry
- Ella Knight Fluid Art
- Fire Island
- Forage
- Gigi’s Novelty Bakes
- Imvelo Candle Co
- Just Jenny’s
- Kionslieu Reishes
- Lulas
- Lush Bakes
- Manx Gems
- PopCornaa
- Racey Ladies Designs
- Shea Candles
Food Market
12h00-17h00
Satisfy your cravings with a variety of traditional South African and African treats.
- Bean on the Scene
- Kas’s Durban Curries
- La Creperie
- Mrs Jock’s
- The Boerie & Burger Bar
- Train Smokers
Family Zone
12h00 to 17h00
Experience the joy of play at our Kids Zone, featuring fun-filled activities to let your family’s spirit of fun and sport come alive!
12h00-17h00 – Facepainting, giant inflatables, cupcake icing, lawn games
13h00-13h45 – Family-friendly tag and touch rugby (enter your family or friends for a fun game and the chance to win bragging rights)
13h00-16h00 – Introduction to cricket with the Peter Kirsten Cricket Academy
Touch Rugby Tournament
13h00-13h45
Enter as a family or group of friends and win bragging rights! Experience the joy of the game in a 15-minute game, five aside. Games will be played in two categories – tag rugby for U/8 and U/9 and touch rugby for children and adults aged 10 and over.
National Anthems
15h00-16h00
Official welcome, national anthems
Best of SA Music
All day long!
Brush up on your langarm, practice those Jerusalema moves and get your groove on as we wind down the festival and build up to the game. All ticketholders – Festival and Rugby screening – welcome! Get your tickets before they sell out!
SA vs New Zealand
16h00-18h00
Subject to sponsorship being secured to cover the cost of the Sky Sports commercial licenses, ticketholders can enjoy the game live on a big outdoor LED screen while picnicking in the beautiful setting of the Manx Fun Farm. The Springboks will face the All Blacks in a Castle Lager Rugby Championship match. This clash against the Springboks’ oldest and greatest rivals will be the second between the two sides in this year’s Castle Lager Rugby Championship as they are set to meet in Johannesburg the week before on 31 August when the Boks will be aiming for a third successive victory over the All Blacks for the first time since 2009.
Everyone is welcome! The SAFFA Festival is a global experience in our backyard. Let’s come together to celebrate the fusion of cultures and the shared love for good food, great music, and exciting sports. Experience South Africa, right here at home!
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