Melktert Tyd - Wellington Stasiefees- 16 May 2015

For the past few years we have partnered with ATKV Wellington in the festival called the Wellington Stasie Fees. The festival is part of the 150 year of Wellington having a railway line.  In 1863 our very own locomotive which many might know as Blackie travelled from Cape Town to Wellington.

Each year rail tourism sees the train enthusiasts grow in numbers. This year was no exception and we stopped at several stations en-route to collect those who bought festival tickets. There were around 135 adults and children, many of them who have not travelled on our train before or travelled in many moons ago. The festival was held on the ground of the Wellington Wine Cellars.

One of the main objectives of the festival is breaking the record to build the biggest milk tart, a recipe that they adopted from tannie Evita Bezuidenhout. This year it was 152 liters and sponsored by Shoprite Checkers.

Another main attraction is travelling on the Tourism Train to Paarl and each year this is a sold out activity. When you ask the organisers why, they tell you that people want their children to experience the thrill of travelling on a train.

The festival included art and crafts , wine tasting, cultural stalls, games for the kids and for many people to experience that “local is lekker”. 

 

For many it was a great day out, especially for our small humans, they participated in many activities and the laughter could be heard miles off.

 This was all made possible through the dedication of a few individuals, who each year gives tirelessly of their time and energy to make a huge success of the day.  Wellington ATKV makes you proud to be associated with them and their partners.

There are a few special people that create the atmosphere at these festivals and keep people on their toes and one such phenomenal woman is Martelize Brink. She is truly a great programme director and a human we can learn much from.