{"id":139795,"date":"2019-06-22T03:13:53","date_gmt":"2019-06-22T01:13:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/an-unmissable-feast-of-fun-planned-for-this-years-ballito-pro-family-food-festival\/"},"modified":"2019-06-22T03:13:53","modified_gmt":"2019-06-22T01:13:53","slug":"an-unmissable-feast-of-fun-planned-for-this-years-ballito-pro-family-food-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/an-unmissable-feast-of-fun-planned-for-this-years-ballito-pro-family-food-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"An unmissable feast of fun planned for this year\u2019s Ballito Pro Family Food Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"

An unmissable feast of fun planned for this year\u2019s Ballito Pro Family Food Festival<\/a>: <\/p>\n

This year The Ballito Pro presented by O\u2019Neill will be adding some serious flavour to the festival programme with the delicious Ballito Pro Family Food Festival on Monday, 1 and Tuesday, 2 July from 3pm to 9pm. This two-day escapade of food, adventure and entertainment, presented by Ballito Junction Regional Mall, forms part of the expansive festival programme \u2013 all free of charge \u2013 running alongside the global surfing contest, taking place at KwaDukuza from 27 June to 7 July.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have put together a really incredibly delicious foodie event that will include celebrity cook-offs, crafts, entertainment and pop-up restaurants \u2013 all with a strong focus on family fun and environmental sustainability,\u201d said Lewaine Von Allemann, organiser of the Ballito Pro Family Food Festival. \u201cFamilies can enjoy some outdoor fun at the Ballito Pro during the day and head over to Ballito Junction Regional Mall in the afternoon where the fun continues!\u201d<\/p>\n

Ballito Pro Family Food Festival<\/p>\n

The highlight on the Food Festival programme is the nightly Cook-off Competitions which will include the Family Food Feud Mystery Box Cook-off on Monday, 1 July and the Celebrity Cook-off on Tuesday, 2 July.
The first night will see two family members team up to create a delicious dish using ingredients from the Mystery Box, as well as other pantry ingredients. Entry is free for the contest and there are some fantastic prizes up for grabs!<\/p>\n

The second night will pit South African celebrities against each other in another Mystery Box Challenge cooking contest that is sure to entertain audiences! This year\u2019s contestants will include the legendary Sal Masekela \u2013 ambassador for this year\u2019s Ballito Pro \u2013 Natasha \u2018Bash with Tash\u2019 Munien; South African singer, Bok van Blerk and his wife, Hanna Grobler; a mystery surfer contestant\u2026.and more!<\/p>\n

The contests will be emceed by Diogo Barendse, with local restaurateurs sharing their insights as the judging panel for both evenings. Audiences will also enjoy entertainment by renowned South African musicians, Gavin Ferguson, Winston Smile and Kerry Lee Singers.<\/p>\n

In addition to the cook-off contests, holidaymakers will get to enjoy a number of onsite activities throughout the two-day Ballito Pro Family Food Festival. These include:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Marine conservation presentation by SA Endurance Swimmer, Sarah Ferguson at 4pm daily.
\u2022 Young Entrepreneurs Market to showcase products and market businesses, all stands free of charge!
\u2022 Green Living Market selling eco-friendly products and creating public awareness about sustainability.
\u2022 Eco Brick Making teaching children to recycle with bricks donated to North Coast Agricultural College.
\u2022 Recycling Craft Area with fun and exciting crafts made from recyclable materials.
\u2022 Games Area with giant garden games for the family.
\u2022 Face painting for all ages!
\u2022 Music by the KwaZulu Marimba Band.
\u2022 Entertainment in the form of fire dancers, flash mobs, carnival events and \u2018Off the Runway\u2019 with Miss Ballito.
\u2022 SMG Mini Rocks Adventure Zone
\u2022 Pop Up Restaurants for all tastes.
\u2022 Bars selling wine and craft drinks.<\/p>\n

Geraldine Jorgensen, CEO of Ballito Junction, commented: \u201cWe are excited to continue our association with the world\u2019s longest running professional surfing event, as it heads into its sixth decade. We look forward to welcoming some of the world\u2019s top surfers to the Dolphin Coast and Ballito Junction Regional Mall is delighted to once again be partnering with The Ballito Pro for the Ballito Pro Family Food Festival.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Ballito Pro Family Food Festival forms part of the bigger Ballito Pro festival running throughout KwaDukuza, alongside the surfing contest. Other exciting activities include:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Sal Masekela African Surf Adventure Driven by SMG Rocks and Hosted by Coco de Mer
\u2022 The Ballito Pro Music Concerts presented by 5FM
\u2022 After Dark Parties \u2013 hosted by Crush Ballito
\u2022 Extreme Sports \u2013 adrenaline-fuelled Monster activations
\u2022 Daily Beach Action, Retail Area and Kids\u2019 Corner
\u2022 Save the Waves \u2013 Litter4Tokens recycling programme
\u2022 South African surfboard shapers<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for an experience that #feelslikefreedom, get to the Ballito Pro presented by O\u2019Neill! For more information on The Ballito Pro visit:<\/p>\n

Website: www.theballitopro.com
Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/theballitopro\/
Twitter: www.twitter.com\/TheBallitoPro
Instagram: www.instagram.com\/TheBallitoPro
Youtube: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/theballitopro
Snapchat: Username \u2013 TheBallitoPro<\/p>\n

The Ballito Pro presented by O\u2019Neill is proudly supported by: KDM, WSL, SSA, O\u2019Neill, North Coast Courier, Zigzag, 5FM, Monster, Capitec, Big Nite Out Productions, Distell, SMG Mini, Coke a Cola, Durban<\/a> Yamaha, Ballito Junction Regional Mall, IPSS, Casio G Shock, Union 3, Liquid Telecommunications, DUT, Bench Coffee, Fine Young Cooks, Crush Ballito, Rocco Mamas, Ballito UIP, Mike\u2019s Kitchen, BB Slices, Yami, Fiamma, YesMan\/SA Racing Association, Coco De Mer, Local and Abroad Travel.<\/p>\n

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