About Us
The Winter Wonderland Event is a non-profit community initiative which was established in 2009 aimed at developing the Seaside Village of Gordon’s Bay and surrounding areas through tourism, trade and entrepreneurship, whilst driving impact into local and vulnerable communities through purposeful action, job creation and inclusive collaboration whilst showcasing the spirit of local community.
Winter Wonderland 2023 is indeed the biggest Tourism Event in the Helderberg Area, and features a 4 Day Music Concert & Family Festival & Business Expo curated through the lens of Youth, Family, Community and Local Business.
Press Release
By listening to the voices in the community regarding the Relaunch of Winter Wonderland, the organiser, The Ed Bham Foundation, a Non-Profit and Public Benefit Organisation is happy to announce that to ensure inclusivity, affordability, and access for all the community, that they are launching a Community Care Ticket.
This All-in-1 Access Ticket is available to all locals wishing to attend the event on any of the days, with a 50% reduction in price across the ticket ranges!
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Winter Wonderland
Music Concert & Family & Local Business Expo Festival
Date: 27th July – 30th July 2023
Venue: Main Strip, Main Beach & Bikini Beach, Gordons Bay
Pax: 50 000 Pax
Event Style: Music Concert, Family Festival, Business Expo, Sport, Arts & Culture
Road Closures: Beach Road, Between Jannie Storm Street & Sir Lowry Street
With the emphasis of Fun things to do during Winter, the Winter Wonderland – Music Concert, Family Festival & Carnival attracts over 50 000 people into the Seaside Village of Gordon’s Bay. This community initiative from Main Beach to Bikini Beach brings over 100 local businesses & vendors into the beach strip, curating the majesty of Carnivals on the Beachfront of Gordon’s Bay. The mega outdoor street party, boasts the best beats with an exciting line up of local A list South African Artists, a variety of local seaside cuisine, fun Carnival Rides, and array of stores and vendors showcasing their businesses, from exciting gadgets to wonderful crafts. An entire beach area dedicated to traditional South African games aka Boeresport, delicious Potjies Kos, Bonfires, Yacht Parties, Water Sports and a dedicated Rugby fixture on the main sports field.
Winter Wonderland
Music Concert & Family & Local Business Expo Festival
27th July - 30th July 2023
Venue: Main Strip, Main Beach & Bikini Beach, Gordons Bay
Pax: 50 000 Pax
Event Style: Music Concert, Family Festival, Business Expo, Sport, Arts & Culture
Road Closures: Beach Road, Between Jannie Storm Street & Sir Lowry Street
With the emphasis of Fun things to do during Winter, the Winter Wonderland – Music Concert, Family Festival & Carnival attracts over 50 000 people into the Seaside Village of Gordon’s Bay. This community initiative from Main Beach to Bikini Beach brings over 100 local businesses & vendors into the beach strip, curating the majesty of Carnivals on the Beachfront of Gordon’s Bay. The mega outdoor street party, boasts the best beats with an exciting line up of local A list South African Artists, a variety of local seaside cuisine, fun Carnival Rides, and array of stores and vendors showcasing their businesses, from exciting gadgets to wonderful crafts. An entire beach area dedicated to traditional South African games aka Boeresport, delicious Potjies Kos, Bonfires, Yacht Parties, Water Sports and a dedicated Rugby fixture on the main sports field.
Event Schedule
Thursday 27th July 2023
Venue: Krystal Beach Hotel – Gordon’s Bay
Pax: 1000 Pax
Ticket: R450
VIP:R750
Entertainment: Live Entertainment & DJ
This Launch Event, will be in a form of a cocktail party in aid of kicking off the event, paired with a silent
auction and gallery exhibition of local artists. This event will be attended by local business owners, public officials, community, sponsors, donors and various stakeholders
Friday 28th July 2023 – Start of the Parade 7pm
Venue: Whale Look Out – Clarence Drive to Beach Road ending off at the Main Event Venue – Main Beach
The Historic light parade, is the annual legacy procession of local communities, biking clubs, car clubs and local families adorning their vehicle and marching in fun costumes from the Whale Look Point on Clarence Drive down to the main beach road, commemorating the official public opening of the event and ending off at the main
Concert & Carnival Area on the Beach Strip
Friday 28th July till Sunday 30th July
Venue: Main Beach, Gordon’s Bay
Pax: 50 000 Over 3 Days
Adult Ticket : R100
VIP: R450
Teen Ticket : R50
Kids Under 12: Free
With the emphasis of Fun things to do during Winter, the Winter Wonderland – Music Concert, Family Festival & Carnival attracts over 50 000 people into the Seaside Village of Gordon’s Bay. This community initiative from Main Beach to Bikini Beach brings over 100 local businesses & vendors into the beach strip, curating the majesty of Carnivals on the Beachfront of Gordon’s Bay. The mega outdoor street party, boasts the best beats with an exciting line up of local A list South African Artists, a variety of local seaside cuisine, fun Carnival Rides, and array of stores and vendors showcasing their businesses, from exciting gadgets to wonderful crafts. An entire beach area dedicated to traditional South African games aka Boeresport, delicious Potjies Kos, Bonfires, Yacht Parties, Water Sports and a dedicated Rugby fixture on the main sports field.
Event Schedule
Thursday 27th July 2023
Venue: Krystal Beach Hotel – Gordon’s Bay
Pax: 1000 Pax
Ticket: R450
VIP:R750
Entertainment: Live Entertainment & DJ
This Launch Event, will be in a form of a cocktail party in aid of kicking off the event, paired with a silent
auction and gallery exhibition of local artists. This event will be attended by local business owners, public officials, community, sponsors, donors and various stakeholders
Friday 28th July 2023 – Start of the Parade 7pm
Venue: Whale Look Out – Clarence Drive to Beach Road ending off at the Main Event Venue – Main Beach
The Historic light parade, is the annual legacy procession of local communities, biking clubs, car clubs and local families adorning their vehicle and marching in fun costumes from the Whale Look Point on Clarence Drive down to the main beach road, commemorating the official public opening of the event and ending off at the main
Concert & Carnival Area on the Beach Strip
Friday 28th July till Sunday 30th July
Venue: Main Beach, Gordon’s Bay
Pax: 50 000 Over 3 Days
Adult Ticket : R100
VIP: R450
Teen Ticket : R50
Kids Under 12: Free
With the emphasis of Fun things to do during Winter, the Winter Wonderland – Music Concert, Family Festival & Carnival attracts over 50 000 people into the Seaside Village of Gordon’s Bay. This community initiative from Main Beach to Bikini Beach brings over 100 local businesses & vendors into the beach strip, curating the majesty of Carnivals on the Beachfront of Gordon’s Bay. The mega outdoor street party, boasts the best beats with an exciting line up of local A list South African Artists, a variety of local seaside cuisine, fun Carnival Rides, and array of stores and vendors showcasing their businesses, from exciting gadgets to wonderful crafts. An entire beach area dedicated to traditional South African games aka Boeresport, delicious Potjies Kos, Bonfires, Yacht Parties, Water Sports and a dedicated Rugby fixture on the main sports field.
Fun Activities
Carnival Rides
Big Wheel, Tornado, Bumper Cars, Mexican Hat, Planes, Jets, Scrambler, Carnival Games
Music Concert
Artist Line-Up: Full LIst of South African A LIst Artist, Rising Stars & DJ's
Water Sport
Jet Ski-ing, Paddle Boarding, Canoeing, Sailing, Shark Cage Diving, Whaling
Boeresport
Aartappelresies, Driebeenresies, Eiergooi, Sakresies, Toutrek, Eier-en-lepelresies, Jukskei, Perdryitems, Bokdrolspoeg
Rugby – Special Under 18 Female Rugby Fixture
Potjie Kos & Braai Vleis, Beer Tents, Cocktail Bars, Haunted Forest
Variety of Local Street Food, Candy Stores, Ice Creams & Waffles
Local Vendors, Crafts, Antiques, Business Expo
Or Complete Vendor Application Form Online
All Payments to be made to:
Ed Bham Foundation Trust – IT743/2010
Reference:
Account Name:
Bank:
Account Number:
Branch Code:
Swift Code:
“Name of Vendor”
Ed Bham Foundation Trust
First National Bank
629 239 43 676
201109
FIRNZAJJ
Proof of Payment to be mailed to: info@edbhamfoundation.org