Tired of having an ordinary fete, Laerskool Fontainebleau kicked off their new school festival aptly named the Kaalvoet Fees (Barefoot festival) on 26 May.
The all-day festival included food stalls and games but the biggest draw for the children was the soapbox derby competition between all the school grades.
Cherize Nel and Robyn Bekker spread cheer at the Barefoot Festival.
For the parents, it was not only seeing their children having fun but also watching musical artists such as Charl V, Tertius van Tonder, Piet Pompies and Anchen Groenewald perform on stage.
Madelia Hall, the organiser of the event was happy with the turnout and wants the festival to grow from strength to strength.
“We want a festival that is unique to us that the community can enjoy,” said Hall.
“These days, all the children wear shoes and you never see them running around barefoot anymore. So we decided that since it is for children, let’s make it a barefoot festival. We want our children to feel the earth again and have fun.”
Pikkie van der Westhuizen, Clarabelle and Madelia Hall.
Zander Schoeman aims to win a prize at the at the Barefoot Festival.
Her sentiments were echoed by principal Arno Faber who added that the success of the festival was encouraging.
“We are hoping this festival will be bigger next year,” said Faber.
“It is great to change things up and people have responded positively to it. Although I have been walking around ensuring everything is on track, the soap-box derby and artists were exciting.”
Zanden Oschmann and Franko Colol playfully hit each other with pillows at the Barefoot Festival.
Young Josh Joubert enjoys himself in the sandpit at the Barefoot Festival.
Courtney van Zyl shows off her sharp skills at the Barefoot Festival.
Cherize Nel and Robyn Bekker spread cheer at the Barefoot Festival.
Duncan Beaven and Tristan Williams have fun at the Barefoot Festival.
Friends Tiaan Scheepers, Wian Heine and Jaco Daniell at the Barefoot Festival.
Mieke Coetzee and Henro Steyn compete hard against each other in the gladiator competition.
Jaco and his daughter Dané at the Barefoot Festival.
Emmanuel Malweba in the shooting range at the Barefoot Festival.
