It’s all systems go for Magalies Rocks the Cradle Festival
Now in its third year running, the festival showcases what Magalies and surrounds has to offer
If you’re looking for something “off-the-grid”, how does a three-day weekend adventure crammed with more than 100 events sound?
The little town of Magaliesburg is dusting off the red carpet to welcome visitors to the annual Magalies Rocks the Cradle Festival from August 24-26.
Now in its third year running, the festival showcases what Magalies and surrounds has to offer as part of the internationally acclaimed Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site and Magaliesberg Biosphere. With more than 100 events and activities at 50 different venues, visitors will be spoilt for choice.
There’s something for every member of the family – delicious home-cooked meals and decadent delights, markets to browse through, adrenaline sports, art exhibitions and local crafts, live music, cultural performances, talks and workshops, and loads of entertainment for the little ones.
The children will love the Wildrides Funfair, a knight’s tournament and a daily puppet show. The elephant interaction, visits to the alpaca farm and trips to the ice cream factory are always firm favourites, as well as activities hosted by Happy Acres – designed to keep young ones intrigued and fascinated.
Chill with a variety of live performances, including Afro-Jazz, a community festival and a gospel concert and a variety of live performances throughout the weekend at the markets, at the wine-tasting event and at the local breweries.
If you’ve ever wanted to unleash your inner artist, join one of two workshops at Valley Lodge on Saturday and Sunday. There are also exhibitions by Pretoria’s Bruinette Brecher and a range of esoteric art by Geraldine Talbot. Exhibitions at the Arts Co-op and Heksies Hide-away must also not be missed.
Entry to many of the events is free while tickets for others can be purchased online at www.magaliesrocksthecradle.co.za. All the events are also listed on Facebook, Magalies Rocks the Cradle and We Love Magalies, for updates.
