Welcome the Whales to Algoa Bay Festival 2024 (POSTPONED TO 9 JUNE)

NOTE: DUE TO THE BAD WEATHER PREDICTED FOR THIS SUNDAY THE EVENT IS POSTPONED TO 9 JUNE.

Join us at The Willows Resort and Conference Centre for the annual "Welcome the Whales to Algoa Bay Festival".

The festival celebrates the arrival of Humpback Whales on their Northward migration going as far as Kenya (East coast) and Gabon (West Coast) of Africa. The Festival main objectives is to create awareness about the importance of our oceans, the marine life and the need to protect and conserve all.

Expect a fun filled day with Educational Talks, the African vibe brought to you by African Drumbeat, Fun Run/Walk by ZSports, superb range of Food trucks, a Craft Market with quality products, and the very talented Local Musicians to keep you entertained, ending the evening the sparkle of the Fyre Faeries.

Draft Programme:

7:00 am - 11am - Welcome the Whales Sunrise Cruise

8:00 am - ZSPORTS WHALE TRAIL Registration, Starts 9:00 am

9:00 am - OPENING ADDRESS TO WELCOME ALL 

9:00 am - 10:00 am - Drummer Welcome Performance

9:30 am - 10:00 am - Presentation by NSRI on Whale Disentanglements

10:00 am - 11:00 am - Marimba Band

10:15 am - 10:45 am - Presentation by Historical Society of Port Elizabeth on Global Maritime Trade and The Agulhas Bank

11:00 am - 11:30 am - Presentation by Dr. Deborah Roberson-Andersson on Whale and Human Culture

11:00 am - 12:00 pm - Interactive Drumming

11:45 am - 12:30 pm - Presentation on KILLER WHALES OF ALGOA BAY - Mr. Lloyd Edwards: Baywatch Marine Conservation Project and owner of Raggy Charters

12:15 pm - 1:00 pm - Performance by Letters from Jane

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm - Screening of "The Last Shark" 

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm - Performance by Big Man and Bear

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Meet Expert Guide for Coastal Walk – Main Gate (R20 per person)

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Performance by Kendal Beadon

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Performance by Marc Anthony

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Performance by Simon Shaw

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm - Performance by Claire Venn

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Performance by Letters from Jane

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Fire Dancing

Throughout the day - Exhibition Stalls in the Main Hall and on the Lawn, Food Trucks, Craft Market, Waste Trade Recycling Project, an Educational Coastal Walk, and Sand Sculpture Demonstrations on the Beach.

All Day - Visitors welcomed by African Drumbeat

Evening - Announcement of Event Raffle Winners (prizes donated by various sponsors)

COMPETITIONS:

Raffle Tickets: Enter the festival's raffle ticket competition to win some amazing prizes.

Competition prizes include Game Reserve Safaris/Game Drives, Weekend Getaways and Accommodation, Restaurant Vouchers and more.

Tickets can be bought at the festival or online here: https://www.zsports.co.za/whaletrail/product-detail/raffle-tickets

Photo Competition: All Day - Marvel at Algoa Bay through Photo Competition - Send entries to info@raggycharters.co.za.