Clarens Arts Festival

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Join us for the annual Clarens Arts Festival 1 ~ 5 May 2024 A passionate group of individuals have come together to revive the arts scene in one of South Africa’s top tourist destinations with a vibrant three-day Arts Festival that will include sculpture, painting, dance, music, literature, stand-up comedy, culinary art, a classic car exhibition and tavern tours. Read more Known as The Jewel of the Free State, Clarens is a nature lover’s haven, surrounded by expansive mountain views, attracting activities such as cycling, game driving, trout fishing and birding. Blessed with these idyllic views, it is no wonder Clarens is a home and inspiration to many local artists and art galleries. The village is ideally set to offer an easy-going and creative festival experience, with over 20 restaurants, 600 accommodations, and 50 retail stores, all ready to welcome visitors to an integrative experience. The Square, looked down upon by Mount Horeb, will be converted into a Sculpture Park to form the hub of the festival. Filled with statues, buskers and local ‘slow food’ producers; a grassy oasis where festival-goers can get together to discuss what they have done or seen, what they recommend and plan to do the next day. A ticket booth and info centre will assist them to make their choices. Visitors can peruse the unique boutique shops and soak up the entertainment of choirs, art displays, stand-up comedians, jazz musicians and string quartets which will be hosted at various venues from the bistros to galleries and restaurants. Look out for special offers at your local favourite! Stationed at Clarens Primary School, just four blocks up from the Square, visitors will find the Festival’s honorary VIP artist, Mbongeni Buthelezi, who will be exhibiting his jaw-dropping plastic artworks. In addition, guests will be enthralled by live demonstrations and workshops hosted by Mbongeni himself, as well as a variety of talented artists and creatives including culinary demonstrations, quilting, fabric printing, ceramics and film and photography exhibitions. On route to Clarens Primary, the NGK and Methodist Churches will host an array of talented Visual Artists. A timely shuttle service will be provided from the Square to Clarens Primary, for those with tired feet. The Clarens Arts Festival is set to take place over the long weekend of 29 Apr Update description

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