Question 1

What's happening?

Accepted Answer

An Arts Festival in Somerset East!

We are hosting a three-day celebration of creativity in the birth town of Walter Battiss.  Here is an outline of the Festival Programme to give you a better idea of what to expect:

Friday 
All day:  Tony Pietersen exhibition at museum
10:00am: Flower Crown Workshop with Floradella
2:30pm:  Demonstration of dyeing wool with natural ingredients by Ros Turner.  Pre-booking essential. 
6:00pm:  Fook ferries begin the Hop-on Hop-off tasting tour of town.  Over 18's only.
10:30pm:  Ferries stop.  Party continues at late night venue(s).

Saturday 
All day:  Tony Pietersen exhibition at museum
8am:  Fancy dress parkrun
9:30am:  Unicorn & bicycle parade down Nojoli Street
10am:  Sourdough focaccia art demo & decoration with Kirna Hellmuth.  Pre-booking essential.
10am - 2pm:  Local arts & crafts market at the museum
12am:  Somerset's got Talent show
2pm:  Raffle winner draw
2:30pm:  Kids art workshop hosted by Melissa van Niekerk.  Pre-booking essential.

6pm - 9pm:  Music concert under the stars (live entertainment) at museum headlined by Vir Nou Net Magé.

Sunday  
Take a tour of the museum at 10am or 12:30am with the Queen of Fook herself - Ros Turner.  (Pre-booking essential)
10am - 12am:   Tony Pietersen will be sketching a portrait of the raffle winner
2pm:  Museum closes for the weekend

All in all a fun-filled arty weekend for the whole family.

Question 2

When is it happening?

Accepted Answer

Friday 14 November - Sunday 16 November 2025

Question 3

Where can I buy tickets?

Accepted Answer

You can purchase tickets here:
https://www.quicket.co.za/events/335289-battiss-art-festival-2025/

Question 4

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Question 5

Why?

Accepted Answer

This is a charity event to raise funds for the Walter Battiss Museum (NPO: 213-531).

WALTER BATTISS ART MUSEUM

BATTISS ART FESTIVAL 2025

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