The excitement in our town is rising, and we can’t wait to welcome you to 9 days of art, film, music, exhibitions, parades, workshops, and pure holiday magic!


I’ve put together a special video to guide you through this year’s full program — including the Barrydale Analog Photo Festival and the Barrydale Film Festival, running 12–20 December.
Here are some of the major highlights:

FIRST WEEKEND: 12–13 December
• Opening of the Analog Photography Exhibitions at the Karoolkie Kelder
• Analog Workshops on Sunday 14 Dec
• Net vir Pret Puppet Parade & the play “Steek my Weg” on Sunday 14 Dec

BARRYDALE ART MEANDER (BAM)
• Starting with the Allan Worth Exhibition – Tuesday 15 Dec

TUESDAY 15 DEC
• David Goldblatt Photo Exhibition Opening
• Followed by Tribal Echo Band live at the Karoo Art Hotel
• Then the magical Magpie Christmas Tree Lighting

17–18 DEC (Wed & Thurs)
• Barrydale Film Festival at the Balantti Movie Theater inside the Karoo Art Hotel

FRIDAY 19 DEC
• David Muller – Blood and Silver (One-Man Show) at the Karoolkie Kelder
Note: This is the ONLY event with an entrance fee

SATURDAY 20 DEC
• “Vermoor die Vlekke” at the Karoolkie Kelder
• Final Festival Party!




Please come join us and get into the holiday mood!
Everything is FREE except David Muller’s Friday show.
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