If you enjoy live music and you don’t mind roughing it for a couple of days then I’d strongly recommend that you try and catch the Up the Creek music festival which runs from February 5th to 7th. I headed to this festival last Friday – a highlight on my calendar, having secured tickets from last year already since the numbers of ‘Creekers’ are limited to 2,000 - ensuring that everyone has a great time and that the facilities are not over extended.
Arriving mid afternoon we set up camp and had hardly cracked our first beverage when we were off to see who was playing and get into the festival mood. Up the Creek is known as one of the more laid back festivals with an older crowd, most of which have been attending for the past 20 years, and who are now bringing their families to join in the fun (the festival is family friendly).
Saturday had us up early and ready with our flotation devices – the campsite is situated on the Breede River and being a music festival a stage was set up on the banks so that while we lounged around in the river, basically on anything which could float, fantastic artists took to the stage to provide us with a soundtrack to a pretty idyllic way of spending the day.
I would encourage anyone visiting the Western Cape in February to make a trip to this festival, even if it is just for the day – at just over 2 hours from Cape Town (less from Franshoek) you can enjoy fantastic South African music from the comfort of a lilo in a refreshingly cool river, sipping on a cocktail :)
Candice focuses on travel, surfing, running, dark chocolate and uncovering gems hidden in the Cape outdoors.
Steve Bolnick is recognized as one of southern Africa’s outstanding safari guides. He grew-up with a deep love for the African bush and has spent the past 29 years living and guiding in southern Africa.
Lisa Griggs writes about the hidden vineyards and the undiscovered cultivars in the Western Cape.
Nicky Coenen looks for the secret hideaways and hidden gems in Cape Town and surrounds.
Steve Robertson tracks the off the beaten track action happening around Cape Town.
Fred Roed looks for the undiscovered coffee spots in the Western Cape and rates them.
Peter has worked in the wine and spirits industry for over 40 years and is an appreciator of fine things.
One Comment
That looks like such fun! Witsand really is a beautiful place. I would really recommend it to anyone who wants to go there. You can check out this Witsand Accommodation site for some ideas on what to do in the area.