Prince Albert
tel: +27 (0)23 5411 366 fax: +27 (0)23
5411 788 e-mail:
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Prince
Albert Olive Festival
30th
April & 1st May
2010
The Prince Albert Olive Festival means it's time to take to the streets, dust off the dancing shoes
and have a party. Time to welcome friends old and new to our
town and to share a little Prince Albert magic. 
This year we'll have some wonderful entertainment lined
up, together with our usual delicious food, fresh produce, wine, crafts
and many cultural activities. Highlights of last year's festival were
the breathtaking acrobatics and high wire antics of the
South African National Circus School and the Jazz Art Dance Company's
street procession of the Karoo Mermaid puppets made by the town's
children, culminating in a dance performance that held the crowd spellbound.
Local was definitely lekker with the introduction of
two wonderful groups, Zigzag Generation and Slam-Jam Music Factory which
got the feet moving in the street.
There was a special treat for the petrol
heads as the Muscle Cars conducted a drive-by and got the adrenalin going
with some wheel-spins and other antics. Enthusiasts had the
opportunity to get up close to these muscle bound classics as they lined
up in Church Street.
The streets were lined as usual with colourful
stalls offering a mix of great street food, crafts and curiosities. And
of course, olives took centre stage with local producers showing
off their wares with olive oil fresh from the press, accompanied by
other delicious olive products. Olive guru Linda Costa gave some
insight into the subtleties of oil tasting and preparation of table
olives and the Zwartberg Hotel Olive dinner will be remembered for years
to come.
Historical and botanical walks and a visit to the
Fransie Pienaar Museum were a must for visitors who got a fascinating
insight into the history and traditions of Prince Albert.
Weltevrede Fig Farm offored a picnic and a game drive and there was time
to stock up on fresh milk and cheese at
Gay's Dairy. Villa Kruger offered a guided
tour of their intriguing art works and the local art gallery had a wide
variety of art on show. Prince Albert's rich tradition of
storytelling came into its own with the Story Weaver's Notes from Prince
Albert and Astrotours conducted their stargazing on the school fields.
Visitors enjoyed the hospitality and warmth of our guest
houses, savoured delicious meals at our restaurants - from egte boerekos to haute
cuisine - and watched the passing parade from our coffee shops' stoeps.
The antique and collectibles shops were among those offering interesting gifts,
mohair and wool
product, both big and small, Karoo memorabilia and arts and crafts,
exquisite linen and interior decorating materials and so much more!
Donkey cart rides for the kids and ghost walks for
the curious added to the great carnival atmosphere that has made the
Prince Albert Olive Festival such an eagerly anticipated
event.
More information about Prince Albert, the 2010 festival and accommodation is available from Prince Albert
Tourism Office. Tel 023-5411-366.
Come and join us for our
