Hermanus Whale Festival 2017 Programme

18 September 2017

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Welcome to the Hermanus Whale Festival! Hosted in the beautiful coastal town of Hermanus on the banks of Walker Bay, this year celebrates the 26th year of the event. Dedicated to the return of the Southern Right Whales and showcases all that the vibrant town and its surrounds have to offer, this year is going to be one to remember.

Taking place over the weekend of 29 September to 1 October 2017, the Festival includes a variety of fun activities like live music, educational exhibitions, craft stalls, great food and wine, kids entertainment and activities, street parades and more.

See below for the full Hermanus Whale Festival Programme 2017:

There you have it - everything you need to know about the Hermanus Whale Festival. Besides the activities of the Festival, the town and its surrounds also offers a list of businesses, emergency services, outdoor activities, great places to eat and comfortable to luxurious accommodations to complete your stay.

Southern Right Whale lobtailing - Image courtesy of Hermanus Whale Watchers

We hope you have a whale of a time!

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