STILBAAI NEWS - This coastal town's first Hessequa Heritage Festival will take place on Saturday 23 September and will consist of a 5km and 16km trail run, ending at the Stilbaai Tourism Bureau where everyone can enjoy the festivities of the 'Brood- en Beskuitfees'.
The day will kick off with the Hessequa Heritage Trail Run. Runners and walkers can choose between the 16km coastal route between Jongensfontein and Stilbaai, or the shorter 5km route that will also finish at Stilbaai Tourism.
Entries can be done at the tourism bureau on Friday 22 September from 15:00 and on Saturday morning between 07:00 and 08:00 and on www.stilbaai.me.
Entry forms are also available at the Tourism Bureau, Harcourts Stilbaai, Stilbaai Kelders and Crystal Stream.
Experience the most scenic coastal trail run! On race day, shuttles for the 5km and 16km participants will depart from the registration point at the tourism bureau to the starting points.
The 5km trail will start at the parking area at Skulpiesbaai beach (at the fish traps), while the 16km will start at the tidal pool in Jongensfontein.
Both races will start at 09:00.
There will be one water point on the 16km trail and all participants are requested to take their own water and supplements with.
The 'Brood- en Beskuitfees' takes place on the same day and fits in perfectly with Heritage Day or National Braai Day and promises to have something for everyone.
There will be stalls with a variety of bread and rusks with the 'local' flour producer from Swellendam, Eureka Mills, also attending the festivities.
Food, drinks and music as well as the smell of braaivleis on the green lawns under the huge milkwood trees will be the perfect setting for a relaxing day.
Limited space for stalls is still available. Contact Johannie Vermeulen at 083 333 1810 to book your space.
The Hessequa Heritage Festival is sponsored by Harcourts Stilbaai. Come and experience the beauty of Stilbaai – scenic trails, historical places, breathtaking views and some of the most favorite places to visit.
All the information about the Hessequa Heritage trail run(s) and 'Brood- en Beskuitfees' is available on www.stilbaai.me and on Facebook (Hessequa Heritage Festival).
Contact Elza Thiart-Botes at 082 458 8517 or Adolf Botes at 082 337 6286 if you require more information.
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