#hogsbackxmasinjuly is going to be even BIGGER and BETTER this year!!

This July, Xmas comes early…

We will celebrate #hogsbackxmasinjuly #winterfest in July from 29 to 31 July 2016 when the the magical mountain kingdom of the Amathole invites you to a Winter experience offering a
sprinkle of snow and fairy dust for the whole family.

The Hogsback (hamlet) welcomes you to be a part of our festival inspired by community energy and participation where everyone is cajoled to a feast of entertainment, crafts and activities. At the iciest time of the year we are letting off an explosion of warmth and wonder.

The Xmas in July Festival is a longstanding event which has developed an extensive reach and
reputation in the Eastern Cape. This village festival is beloved by families and SA travellers and
has a time honoured history in Hogsback.

Last year the festival successfully moved to the main road of Hogsback and this year’s festival
will be bigger and better with a large variety of crafters, lively buskers, bands and local
entertainment creating a buzz down the main road; all this to ensure you have a full fun-filled
lineup for the weekend.

There yet again will be Free hop-on / hop-off shuttles available throughout the weekend thus transporting you right from your accommodation to the festival.

It is time to put on your woolies & wellies; let’s shake up this snowglobe!

Our #hogsbackxmasinjuly summary story

Eat Saint Laurent at Butterfly's Bistro

For this Xmas in July, Eat Saint Laurent @ Butterfly's Bistro will be serving the following to both vegetarians and non-vegetarians on Saturday and Sunday:

1 Butter Chicken with Persian Rice (R50 for 500 ml tub);
2 Chicken, cream and curry soup with carrots, green beans and apples (Mulligatawny) (R50 for 500 ml tub)'
3 Persian Rice, Crispy Potatoes & Dhal served with yoghurt and fresh coriander (for vegetarians) (R40 for a 500 ml tub);
4 French Beans with roasted garlic cloves in butter and mint served on Persian rice (for vegetarians) (R40 for a 500 ml tub);
4 Lamb, bean and Omani lemon soup (Ab Gousht) (R50 for 500 ml tub);
5 Anis Cakes (made with ground almond, aniseed and star anise as well as Pernod) (R10 each);
6 Tarte Tatin in a tub served warm (Upside down apple tart with puff pastry) (R30 for 500 ml tub);

All foods will be served warm (except for the anise cakes)

Out of 6 options, 4 are suitable for vegetarians.

Eat Saint Laurent is geared for takeaways.

Eat Saint Laurent... because taste is everything.

See you at Butterfly's Bistro!

The key to Hogsback- The raffle to win

This year we have the key to Hogsback Raffle which will give a couple the honour of being the Numero Uno VIP guest in Hogsback. You will be treated like a King/Queen, pampered,, wined and dined,  and the prize comes with a key which gives you access to:

• Free meals at designated top notch eateries in the Village
• Taken on various excursions in and around the Village
• Lots lots more.....you have the key...go for it!! 

Hogsback Inn Event Schedule

FRIDAY

• From 6-30 pm Live Music and Karaoke - Prizes for best categories
• Dinner - Organic Mountain Mutton Stews and homemade bread
    

SATURDAY
The Hogsback Inn is the home of the Medieval part of the festival. Go back in time!!

• Pub Lunches all day
• RUGBY - Springboks vs All Blacks at 7pm

SATURDAY NIGHT

Medieval Banquet with

• Busty Bosom Competition
• Belly Dancers
• Jester
• Musos, etc...

Gift a gift for our#hogsbackxmasinjuly gift tree

Please bring your gifts or edu-gift box donations to the Visitors information Centre and leave it by the Gift tree. (Donations will be collected and signed for there). You will also have the opportunity, when gifting your gift to write a message to the child who will be receiving the gift. Please people, be generous in the spirit of #Hogsbackxmasinjuly

KING'S LODGE #hogsbackxmasinjuly programme

Kings Lodge is definitely the place to go and visit with lots of stalls and activities planned!


Friday 24th

17h00 - 21h00             Pub & Grub

18h30 - late                 Mbasa "LIVE' (free entry) & Richelieu promotion


Saturday 25th

08h00 - 10h00             Champagne breakfast (R85. please book)

12h00                          Chill Dip challenge (R20 registration fee) own the t-shirt!

12h00 - 14h30             Pub & Grub

14h00                          Rugby (Springboks vs All Blacks) / Richelieu promotion

17h00 - 19h00             Ballroom dancing & Cha Cha show (free entry)

19h00                          3 course Gala dinner &'LIVE' music by 
                                    Daniel (R190 please book)

Sunday 26th

08h00 - 15h00             All day brunch (R80)