ALBERTON – This event is aimed at involving the entire community in the weekend’s activities. The event will have food stalls, flea and crafters market stands, motor shows and a theme park and beer gardens.
Entertainment will start on the Friday with a rock show and DJs who will take festival-goers into the early hours of the morning.
Saturday caters for both young and old. Some of South Africa’s best musicians will be performing live at the big stage arena.
The weekend will end on the Sunday with an ox braai and a laid-back afternoon.
Some of the musicians who are scheduled to perform over the weekend are The Parlotones, Prime Circle, Gerhard Steyn, Karlien van Jaarsveld, Theuns Jordaan, Liani May, Die Campbell’s, LCNVL, Gangs of Ballet and Kurt Darren.
Apart from a brilliant line-up of artists who will have you on your feet shouting for more, the day also includes fun activities for the children with kiddies rides and carnival games, skydivers, flea market stalls, food stalls, a beer tent and loads more. Businesses, individuals, churches, schools and interested parties are invited to become part of the weekend event.
Anyone can apply for a stall or stand to promote your business, sell your products or services.
Tickets will be sold at the Aberton Rugby Club and online.
Day tickets will be available at R150 for adults and R75 for children, while a weekend ticket for all three days will be sold at a discounted rate of R350 and R200 for children. Kids under 13 will pay half price.
There are also VIP tickets available at R500 per day or R1 000 for the weekend. These will ensure seating under the lapa, snacks, free parking and access to the backstage and an opportunity to meet the artists. Note: VIP tickets do not include drink – a cash bar is available.
The event organisers, Mark Assante and Stefan Fourie, will support the local SPCA and charities with donations.
Discounts available:
All of the above are available at a 20 per cent discount should you purchase your ticket through the Alberton RECORD at our offices at 1 Eaton Terrace, Terrace Building, New Redruth, Alberton (phone 011 724 7000 for more information) or online through webtickets at the following link https://www.webticket.co.za/performance.aspx?itemid=830368447
A percentage of tickets bought through the RECORD will be donated to a non-profit organisation to assist in their fight against crime.
Exhibitors are also invited to join in on the day. Book your space now – 3m x 3m stands are available at R1 000 for the duration of the day and includes parking, power supply and two tickets valued at R350 each. For larger exhibitors like vehicle dealerships, 10m x 3m stands are available at R3 000 for three days including parking, power supply and two tickets valued at R350 each.
Pensioners who are still young at heart and who wish to join us on the day, get a 50 per cent discounted ticket at R75 per pensioner. (Please note only one ticket per pensioner on presentation of a pensioners car or valid ID document.)
For more info contact Stefan Fourie 083 238 3711 or stefan@albertonday.co.za or Mark Assante 071 875 9263 or mark@albertonday.co.za or email albertonday@mweb.co.za or visit their website www.albertonday.co.za
Win! Win! Win!
20 lucky readers each stand a chance to win a set of double tickets to any one of the three days. The choice is yours. All you have to do is SMS ‘WIN’ followed by your full name to 36396. (R1.50 per SMS will be charged and Ts and Cs apply). Winners will be announced on our Facebook page so remember to go and like us on Alberton RECORD.
ALSO: UNITE AGAINST CRIME ON DECEMBER 6
HAD enough of crime? Then please join the Alberton RECORD on Saturday, December 6 for a free 5km walk to unite Alberton in the fight against crime.
Whether you are an individual or a company, whether you are a toddler or an adult, we call on you to take a stand and pledge your support to those fighting crime in Alberton. This call goes out to each and every resident of Alberton – whether your life has, directly or indirectly, been affected by crime – we need you to take a stand against crime with us. Bring your banners and placards and join us to form a united front against crime.
The walk will start at 09:00 from the Alberton (A-Square-Forklift) Rugby Club all the way to the Alberton Police Station and then back to the club again. Not only is this a way of saying that Albertonians had it with crime, but also an opportunity where you as a resident will pledge your support to those fighting against crime for us – SAPS, the different Community Police Forums in our town as well as security companies.**REMEMBER to register to walk with us: SMS WALK and your full name to 36396. Please note that R1.50 will be charged per SMS and that Ts and Cs apply. For more information, drop us an email at united@caxton.co.za or turn to the entertainment section of the paper.
