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THE Eastern Cape\u2019s very own SPAR Kirkwood Wildsfees will be going wild in June with the biggest-ever line-up of national and local artists, over 350 specialist stalls and one of the pro-vince\u2019s top game auctions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNo other festival has the special flavor of the SPAR Kirkwood Wildsfees,\u201d says Alan Stapleton, Purchasing Manager: Non-Foods. Sponsorships and Events SPAR Eastern Cape. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt calls out loud, and proud to families and friends to gather and commune and share the entrepreneurial passion and commitment of the wide spectrum of artists and stall holders,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMore than 30 of the country\u2019s top stars and local artists will be going wild in the Karoo on the Adventure Province Stage over the weekend of the SPAR Kirkwood Wildsfees,\u201d adds festival director Jenni Honsbein.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cGood news for festival-goers is that we have been able to keep the entry fees the same as last year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOn any of the three days of the festival you will hear five or more of the country\u2019s favourite artists on the biggest and best outdoor stage in the Eastern Cape for the price fans normally pay for a single ticket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIn fact, on Saturday there will be a galaxy of 11 stars on stage from 13:30 till late.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cA number of the artists will also be at the Wildsfees or in the Eastern Cape for the first time \u2013 or have not been in the province for a number of years,\u201d she says. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They include legends Laurika Rauch, Adam Tas and Koos Kombuis on Sunday, July 1;
Fatman and Caroline Grace on Friday, June 29; and Blackie Swart, Jan Bloukaas, Michael Lindt and Tussen Sterre on Saturday, June 30. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Local group Die Baaienaars will be on the
Adventure Province stage on Sunday. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSpecial experiences for those \u2018Born to Be Wild\u2019 include a Santa\u2019s Secret Winter Workshop for kids, themed Wild West pony rides, pedal go-karts, paintball, and a chance to meet and greet all your favourite cartoon characters,\u201d says Honsbein. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The festival will once again host one of the province\u2019s premier game auctions on the Friday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Addo Elephant National Park conservation manager John Adendorff there will be 45 disease-free buffalo, which have already been captured, as well as 75 certified Cape mountain Zebra from the Mountain Zebra National Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There will be a variety of other prize game on auction, according to spokesperson Johan Swart. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Capitec\u2019s involvement in the Wildsfees means festival goers will for the first time be able to pay for their entrance tickets with their credit and debit cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stallholders will also be able to make use of Capitec point of sale machines, according to Capitec regional marketing manager Vanessa Rossouw. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTune the guitars, roll the drums, get off that regular highway, take the path less travelled and throw caution to the wind, because you were born to be wild,\u201d says Stapleton. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year\u2019s SPAR Kirkwood Wildsfees takes place from Friday, June 29 until Sunday, July 1. Gates will open from 09:00 and festinos can party late into the night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n