Hermanus Whale Festival 2025, 3 October | Event in Hermanus | AllEvents

Hermanus Whale Festival 2025

Hermanus Whale Festival

Highlights

Fri, 03 Oct, 2025 at 09:00 am

Market Square, 7200 Hermanus, South Africa

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Date & Location

Fri, 03 Oct, 2025 at 09:00 am - Sun, 05 Oct, 2025 at 06:00 pm (SAST)

Market Square, 7200 Hermanus

3 Market St, 7200, Western Cape, Hermanus, South Africa

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About the event

Hermanus Whale Festival 2025
The Hermanus Whale Festival offers a unique experience for visitors of all ages. Get up close and personal with southern right whales as they make their annual migration to the coastal waters of Hermanus. Learn about marine conservation efforts, shop for handmade goods at our vibrant markets, indulge in delicious food, enjoy live music, and so much more.

Don’t miss out on this iconic festival, which has grown from humble beginnings to become an internationally recognized event. With an estimated 70,000 to 130,000 visitors each year, the Hermanus Whale Festival is a must-see attraction for anyone who loves nature and adventure.

What can you expect at the 2025 Hermanus Festival? [still in planning stage]
• Environmental & Conservation is the main focus of the Interactive Eco-Marine Marquee: where the next generation and their parents can Explore, Discover, Learn, and Protect nature.
• The large eco-marine tent will house interactive displays of well-known and respected foundations and institutions that provides the heart of environmental conservation and research in our areas.
• Marine & Nature Talks on Saturday and Sunday in the big Eco-Marine tent
• Treasure hunt in the Eco-Marine Tent for the kiddies on Saturday and Sunday (12 pm-2pm)
• Live Radio broadcast – waiting on confirmation
• Kiddies Entertainment on Market Square and Waterfront
• The popular Street Parade - Saturday Morning
• 3 Day Live Music marquee with a BEER FEST on Saturday
• 10km Fun Run Saturday Morning
• Trail runs – Fernkloof, Cliff path [to be confirmed]
• Vendors | Crafters on Market Square
• Great Food at the Food Court on Market Square


Also check out other Festivals in Hermanus, Music events in Hermanus, Trips & Adventurous Activities in Hermanus.

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Market Square, 7200 Hermanus, South Africa, 3 Market St, Hermanus, 7200, South Africa,Hermanus, Western Cape

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Hermanus Whale Festival 2025, 3 October | Event in Hermanus | AllEvents
Hermanus Whale Festival 2025
Fri, 03 Oct, 2025 at 09:00 am