HERMANUS WHALE FESTIVAL
🌊 Where Whales Meet the World!
Get ready for a splash of nature, music, food, and family fun! The Hermanus Whale Festival is back — and bigger than ever — from 3 to 5 October 2025. Set against the jaw-dropping beauty of the Hermanus coastline, this iconic festival celebrates the annual return of the southern right whales in spectacular style.
Whether you're a marine enthusiast, a live music lover, or just in it for the street food and festive vibes, there’s something here for everyone.
🐳🌊 What’s On at the 2025 Hermanus Whale Festival! 🌊🐳
Mark your calendars: October 3–5 — it’s going to be an ocean-sized celebration!
🔬 Eco-Marine Magic
Bring the whole family to the Interactive Eco-Marine Marquee and:
🧠 Explore, Discover, Learn & Protect our oceans
🐢 Dive into hands-on exhibits by leading marine foundations
🎤 Catch nature talks from conservation heroes (Sat & Sun)
🗺️ Join the Treasure Hunt (Sat & Sun, 12–2PM) – perfect for curious young explorers!
🎉 Festival Highlights
🐋 Whale Watching Galore – Spot these gentle giants right from the shore!
🎶 3-Day Live Music Marquee – Featuring SA’s finest + Saturday BEER FEST
🥁 Street Parade – A Saturday morning @11am burst of colour, music, and joy!
🏃 10km Fun Run – Start Saturday 7am with a scenic sweat
🎈 Kiddies Entertainment Zones – Market Square & Waterfront
🧒 Reunion Island Treasure Hunt – Sat & Sun (12PM–2PM)
🧺 Craft & Food Markets – Think handmade gems & delicious bites
📻 Live Broadcast on KFM 94.5 – Catch all the vibes on-air
🍻 Bigscreen Rugby – Springboks vs Argentina (Sat @ 3PM)
🍔 Food Court – Bring your appetite to Market Square
💪 Whale Festival Kruger Invitational Strongman Show – Sunday @ 10AM, come see SA’s strongest take on mind-blowing feats of strength!
🇷🇪 Reunion Island Marquee – Discover eco-tourism from this tropical gem!
Meet passionate island partners working to protect whales, turtles, and the ocean — all wrapped in Reunion Island’s music, culture, and sunny island energy.
🌊 Family fun, conservation, culture, live entertainment, and even muscle power — all in one unforgettable weekend!
🐋 Hermanus Whale Festival 2025
📅 3 – 5 October 2025
🎟️ Free & ticketed events | Family-friendly | Eco-conscious fun
sponsors:
Reunion Island Tourism, Western Cape Government, Coca Cola Peninsula Beverages, In 2 Africa Distribution, Priority Care, Momentum, Metropolitan, Wesgro, Hisense
https://hermanuswhalefestival.co.za/
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