10 reasons why this fest is for you

The long weekend is upon us as Joburg’s favourite outdoor music and lifestyle festival returns for the eighth annual Parklife Gourmet Food & Music Festival at Emmarentia Botanical Gardens on Friday.

Many have their tickets already and will be spending the public holiday in the gardens, celebrating Women’s Day with great live music and yummy food. For those who have still not grabbed their tickets, you better do so fast – and here are the 10 reasons why:

1. Parklife Gourmet Food & Music Festival is on Women’s Day and you have the Friday off. 2. You get to spend your public holiday in the beautiful Emmarentia Botanical Gardens. 3. Tickets are ridiculously affordable.

4. Because it’s on Women’s Day, women get tickets at a special price.

5. The entire family can enjoy the day, so bring the kids. 6. There will be loads of tasty gourmet food options to feed your appetite.

7. There is a top selection of local live acts to entertain you throughout the day.

8. For the gin enthusiast, the bars have a craft gin section.

9. Joburg is getting ready for spring, so enjoy the day under the sun with beautiful warm weather.

10. There’s no life like the parklife.

Festival director Damon Forbes says apart from food, gin and crafts among the trees, live acts are also in store for festivalgoers.

It boasts a brilliant local lineup and brings a selection of SA’s top live acts to the stage with Lady Zamar, Matthew Mole, Desmond & The Tutus, aKing, Ross Learmonth, Janie Bay, Werner Bekker, and Charlie Finch.

Gather yout friends and family and enjoy the coming summer at Parklife.