Geek flags fly
KYALAMI – Superhero fanatics and comic book fans will flock to the fourth annual GeekFest, which is set to take place on 7 and 8 May at the Inanda Country Base.
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If you’re thinking that GeekFest is just for geeky people, you thought wrong. It is an invitation to everyone to experience and learn about the many branches of Geek culture.
Hosted by the Dark Carnival, an online retail store that offers a wide range of geek-related merchandise, the festival is a great day out for everyone, regardless of age, gender and preference.
“As a local retailer, we saw an opportunity to serve our customers and fans better by introducing the GeekFest concept to Johannesburg for the first time. This is not just a gathering of nerdy-types but a day of activity crammed with mini events for the whole family,” said Kasia Jabrzemski from Dark Carnival.
Guests can expect an array of fun, including a Robo War Tournament, live action role play demos, medieval battle demos, a pet parade and, of course, the highlight of the event, a Cosplay Competition. There will also be a Pro Evolution Soccer Tournament, sponsored by Ster-Kinekor Entertainment and for those who are serious about their geek knowledge and gaming skills, there will be a gaming tent as well as a Geek quiz.
A number of talented local bands will also perform on the day and exhilarating helicopter flips will be on offer for the entire event.
Parents can kick back and relax with refreshments in the beer garden because there’s a supervised play area for the mini-geeks. There will also be a market, fully stocked with all those tough to find collectibles, food items, props and accessories.
Another must-do for the event is the annual 5km Zombie Run, hosted by Zombie Run South Africa. You can enter as an individual brain eater, a normal runner or as a team.
GeekFest will take place on 7 and 8 May at the Inanda Country Base on Goodwood Road in Kyalami from 10am until late.
Tickets cost R100 a day or R150 for a two-day pass. Kids under 12 enter for free.
Details: www.quicket.co.za; www.geekfest.co.za