T-Shirt Slogan Competition

What RHYMES with BILTONG and CASTLE LAGER?

We are looking for a quirky t-shirt slogan that a biltong-eating, Castle-drinking person would love. Come up with a slogan that includes the words biltong and Castle Lager and you stand a chance of winning a Makro voucher worth R2500 AND a Castle Lager Hamper worth R800. You will also receive a t-shirt with the winning slogan!

You can enter by clicking here and e-mailing your slogan to us.

Closing date: 30 June 2011.

The winner will be notified via e-mail by 8 July 2011. The judges’ decision is final. The prizes will be couriered to your desired destination. All submissions become the property of the Castle Lager East Cape Biltong Festival. In the case of multiple submissions of a winning slogan, we will select the winner based on earliest date of submission. The competition is open to over 18 South African citizens only. The winner also agrees to be interviewed and have their name and photograph published. This prize is not transferable for cash. Terms and conditions apply.

Come on…come ‘hang’ with us at the 21^st Castle Lager East Cape Biltong Festival!

LIEFLING, BOBBY VAN JAARSVELD, KOM KUIER IN DIE KAROO

Suid-Afrika se nuwe liefling, Bobby van Jaarsveld, kom kuier die 15de Julie 2011 by die Castle Lager Oos-Kaapse Biltongfees in Somerset Oos.

Die talentvolle kunstenaar spog nie net met ‘n hoofrol in die Afrikaanse Musiekrolprent, Liefling – Die Movie nie, maar ook met die titel van enigste Suid-Afrikaanse kunstenaar wat 11 toekennings in 10 maande kon verowever.

“Ek is baie geseënd. Ek leef my droom en is baie bevoorreg dat ek saam met van die beste mense in die musiekbedryf kan werk,” sê Van Jaarsveld, wie se dubbel platinum album Net Vir Jou tans op die rakke is. Die album is ook in 2010 aangewys as die Beste Afrikaanse Pop Album by die SAMA’s.

Met sy nederige, innemende persoonlikheid en skaam glimlag het Bobby in sy aanhangers se harte ingekruip en in Januarie 2010 is hy dan ook as die kykers van DKNT (‘n musiekprogram op KykNet) se Gunsteling Kunstenaar vir 2009 aangewys.

A gastronomical mountain bike race, a tranquil fly fishing competition and a famous painter’s art

Yes, this year at the Castle Lager East Cape Biltong Festival you will be able to participate in three very diverse activities.

16th July
The world’s only biltong-tasting, beskuit-eating mountain bike race.
A 40 km non-technical mountain bike ride with gastronomical pit stops en route.
R80 per entry.
Entries on race day from 08:00 at the Somerset Vliegveld.

Contact: Marti – 082 872 2249 or avatar@eastcape.net

17th July
Fly Fishing Competition.
Catch one of the tagged trout and you could win yourself one of four fantastic weekend getaways valued from R1500 to R8000 each. A fun filled day of fly fishing including a ‘braai’ lunch, your rod fee and a chance at catching “THE” Trout.
R150 per rod.
Start: 08H00 – Finish: 16H00.

Contact: Alan Hobson - 082 4422 884.

17th July
Walter Battiss Art Museum. Meander down one of Somerset East’s most famous streets and pop in to see the spectacular treasure-trove of art from Walter Battiss (a close friend of Pablo Picasso).
Open: 09:00 – 11:00

Contact: Ros Turner - 042 243 1448 or bluecranetourism@telkomsa.net

BUFFET OF SAMA WINNERS TO VISIT EASTERN CAPE

It has been confirmed! Popular kwaito musician, Professor; mellow house music group, Liquideep; and Afrikaans superstar, Kurt Darren will be visiting the Eastern Cape in July. They will be rocking the Karoo with their performances at the 21^st Castle Lager East Cape Biltong Festival to be held in Somerset East on the 15^th – 16^th of July 2011.

Kurt Darren, who will shortly be seen in the lead role of the upcoming Afrikaans musical comedy Ek Lief Jou, walked away with the 2011 South African Music Award (SAMA) for Best Sokkie Dans Album for his album, Die Beste Medisyne.

However, it was Professor and Liquideep who proved their popularity among South African music lovers by walking away with coveted awards at the SAMA ceremony.

Professor won three awards: Best Kwaito Album for University of Kalawa Jazmee; Male Artist of the Year for University of Kalawa Jazmee; and Record of the Year for Imoto. Liquideep won two awards: Duo/Group of the Year for Fabrics of the Heart and Album of the Year for Fabrics of the Heart. They were also nominated for Best Urban Dance Album, Newcomer of the Year, and Record of the Year.

Forming part of a star-studded line up at the 21^st Biltong Festival, the above musicians will certainly assist in driving the winter blues away when they perform on the 15^th and 16^th of July, respectively, in Somerset East. The complete artists' line up can be viewed at www.eastcapebiltongfestival.co.za.

The world’s only biltong-tasting, beskuit-eating mountain bike race!

This year, adventurous festivalgoers can again participate in the world’s only biltong-tasting, tequila-drinking, beskuit-eating mountain bike event.

The non-technical 40 km mountain bike ride will take place on the 16^th July at 09:00. Participants will not only experience the beauty of the countryside, but will also be treated to gastronomical pit stops en route.

Extra information:

R80 per entry.

Entries on race day from 08:00 at the Somerset Vliegveld.

Contact: Marti – 082 872 2249 or avatar@eastcape.net