GARDEN ROUTE NEWS - Anticipation grows as we approach the Oakhurst Insurance EdenXperience 2018, the formidable family festival hosted by Glenwood House School in George on 7 and 8 September.
The annual fundraiser is set to attract over 10 000 people with its wide range of fun-filled events to keep the entire family involved.
The festival’s flagship event, The George Herald Run with the Stars, is a running race held in high regard by many running enthusiasts. The race boasts a scenic route through Loerie Park and Eden neighbourhoods, starting and concluding at Glenwood House School. If the 10km race is not quite your style, don’t miss the 3km Space Race run/walk, with loads of prizes to be won for those who dress accordingly.
Running events
Trail runners can look forward to the Sportsman’s Warehouse Trail Run, offering both 18km and 9km routes through picturesque private farmlands and forests. There will also be a shorter 5km trail run for the less experienced trail runners. Be sure to enter as early as possible at www.edenxperience.co.za or at Sportsman’s Warehouse. When you enter you will automatically be entered into the Pentravel Holiday Competition.
This lucky draw gives you the chance to win a seven-night Phuket holiday for two adults and one child. It includes: flights from Johannesburg, 4-star accommodation, airport taxes, return transfers and daily breakfasts, all sponsored by Pentravel.
Food stalls will be open Friday night as well as Saturday morning to keep your tastebuds satisfied and energy levels sustained for all your planned races and activities.
Live entertainment
There will also be live entertainment showcasing some of the great local talent on offer.
For the young and young at heart there will be a Kids Fun Park promising loads of fun and laughter throughout the festival. There will also be a Toddler Dash to ensure that even the smallest participants get their share of the competitive fun.
The Xtreme Waterpolo tournament will run on both Friday and Saturday at the Glenwood House School Aquatics Centre, keeping the spirit of sportsmanship alive. The tournament showcases U15 teams from all over the Garden Route. The tournament promises an action-packed weekend of great rivalries. Glenwood House School will also host a hockey festival over the weekend with over 600 preparatory school participants. The tournament draws competitors from all over the Western, Eastern and Southern Cape.
Tourism expo
What to do in the Garden Route? This year sees the addition of a local tourism expo on the Saturday afternoon. The expo aims to share some of the wonders that the beautiful paradise of the Garden Route has to offer.
Says Lacy Mentz, chairman of the Glenwood House Parents' Association: “Glenwood House School is extremely appreciative of the relationship we have with our two main sponsors, Oakhurst Insurance and The George Herald, and the overwhelming support they provide us to make this event possible.
In recognition of their major roles in the success of our event a portion of all proceeds is handed over to Oakhurst Insurance and The George Herald in support of their many charity events.” The festival also supports Glenwood House School’s efforts of carbon footprint reduction, by reducing, reusing and recycling waste wherever possible.
For more information about the festival and to register for the events, go to www.edenxperience.co.za or send an email to edenxperience@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram/@Edenxperience or on Facebook/EdenXperience for all the up-to-date information and news.
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