STANFORD FESTIVAL 2023

By: Melissa Mc Alpine

Planning is already underway for this year’s Stanford Festival scheduled for Saturday 7 October. The aim of this annual event is to showcase the very best that Stanford has to offer in terms of art, culture, food, entertainment and sport. The theme for this year is: ‘Celebrating the Rich Cross-Cultural Diversity of Stanford.’ There will be loads of entertainment in the form of live bands, dancing, puppetry, stalls, a fashion show and various guided walks. Children will have plenty to keep them occupied, too. The first edition of the talent competition, ‘Star Search Overberg,’ is around the corner. Auditions will be held across six Overberg towns between August and September.

Regional winners will compete in the finals which will happen on the day of the Stanford Festival. The idea behind this initiative is to nurture up-and-coming talent from communities with limited opportunities.

It takes a village as they say and the Festival committee is calling on businesses, schools and organisations in Stanford to get involved with the planning process to ensure an unforgettable experience for locals and visitors alike.

It’s time for us to rise and shine, Stanford!