Club beats and cook-offs at the Ballito Pro Family Food Festival

Sun, surf, beach, action, steaming pots and hot tunes is what it’s all about at the warmest winter beach festival – Ballito Pro presented by O’Neill.

The first two days of wave action will be followed by a festive feast as foodies flock to the Ballito Pro Family Food Festival on July 1 and 2 from 3pm-9pm at Ballito Junction Regional Mall.

Family Food Festival head chef Lewaine Von Allemann said they are ready to tickle your tastebuds with exciting cook-off competitions for the young, old and famous.

“We have put together a really incredibly delicious foodie event that will include celebrity cook-offs, crafts, entertainment and pop-up restaurants – all with a strong focus on family fun and environmental sustainability,” said Von Allemann.

The first night will see two family members team up to create a delicious dish using ingredients from the Mystery Box, as well as other pantry ingredients. Entry is free for the contests and there are some fantastic prizes up for grabs!

Tuesday night will be a must-attend event as Ballito Pro ambassador Sal Masekela will be turning up the heat in the Celebrity Mystery Box Challenge featuring Natasha ‘Bash with Tash’ Munien; South African singer, Bok van Blerk and his wife, Hanna Grobler; a surprise surfer contestant….and more!

Keeping audiences entertained will be MC Diogo Barendse as well as musicians, Gavin Ferguson, Winston Smile and Kerry Lee Singers.

There will also be plenty to keep you busy including:

• Marine conservation presentation by SA endurance swimmer Sarah Ferguson at 4pm daily;
• Young Entrepreneurs Market to showcase products and market businesses – all stands free of charge;
• Green Living Market selling eco-friendly products and creating public awareness about sustainability;
• Eco Brick Making teaching children to recycle with bricks donated to North Coast Agricultural College;
• SMG Mini Rocks Adventure Zone;
• Music by the KwaZulu Marimba Band.

Ballito Junction CEO Geraldine Jorgensen said they look forward to welcoming some of the world’s top surfers and tourists to the Ballito Junction Regional Mall.

“We are excited to continue our association with the world’s longest running professional surfing event, as it heads into its sixth decade,” said Jorgensen.

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