What to expect at the Highland Gathering this year
With this year's epic Highland Gathering looming, certain changes are in store to make it bigger and better than ever.
HYPE is ballooning to an all-time high in the days leading up to the Highland Gathering on May 3. While the rains have left Hutchison Park’s rugby field increasingly water-logged, visitors may well have to bring along snorkels and a wetsuit to enjoy the highly anticipated event.
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Have no fear, however, as hosts, the Lions Club of Amanzimtoti, have brought the action closer to you, and made certain you will have less walking to do. The entire event is now split across the soccer field, which will facilitate the arena events, flea market, beer tents and food courts, while the cricket field will feature the pipe bands, bar, flea market, food stalls, children, outdoor and tourism stands.
Arena Events:
At 10:00, the Penzance Primary School Band will be playing, followed by expertly-choreographed routines by the Rhythmic Dance Studio at 10:20. An hour later, fans of head-nodding, foot-stomping beats can enjoy the talented Double Beat Drum Studio. Combat Coaching will demonstrate their tai chi display at 11:40 and Big Top Entertainment will wow spectators at 11:55. Fusion Rhythmic Gymnastics will show off their flexible moves at 12:25 and Croc World’s non-venomous reptile show will have you slithering back to your seats at 12:45. The talented dancers at Fancy Feet take to the stage at 13:15 and prospective Mr and Mrs Highland Gathering contestants will strut their stuff down the runway at 13:20.
Parking
Public parking will be available on the Amanzimtoti Civic Centre grounds, with overspill on the open space between the river and Civic Road.
Parking at Lords and Legends is exclusively for stall holders and those directly assisting with the gathering. Busses are to use the parking around the Amanzimtoti Squash Club.
Where to enter
- The Amanzimtoti Rugby Club
- Across from the Amanzimtoti Civic Centre along Hutchison Road, around 50m from the T-junction with Riverside Road.
- Lords and Legends on the river side of the building.
Want to skip the suspense? Tickets for adults are R60, pensioners and learners pay R40 and entrance is free for six years and younger. Parking tickets are R30. For more information on how to purchase tickets, sponsor the event, updates or for an opportunity to win entry tickets, visit the Lions Club of Amanzimtoti – Home of the Highlands Gathering Facebook page, contact 072 767 7833 or email info@highlandgathering.co.za.
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