What to expect at the National Arts Festival: food galore

The National Arts Festival is possibly one of Grahamstown’s biggest and busiest events. With food stalls, beer gardens, art exhibitions and theater performances, it's an endless tapestry of food and entertainment.

There’s something for everyone, from arts and crafts to family shows and even a few X-rated productions.

There are panel discussions on every thinkable subject at Think!Fest, and live music from South Africa’s greats. With such a large variety of shows it's wise to plan your time accordingly.

• #CelebsShadeTwitter: Watch Euphonik's hilarious responses to all your nasty commentsThere's no doubt that Euphonik has faced his fair share of criticism over the years. The DJ took part in our special video series where we gave celebrities the chance to respond to the barrage of Twitter hate that they constantly face. 

With thousands of people flooding to the little town you are bound to meet a few characters and find yourself in some interesting situations. From sharing a single bed with three people you have just met at an art exhibition to watching the sun rise at Settlers Monument friends.

Even with the scarcity of water and endless potholes, the Festival offers a smorgasbord of immersive entertainment from the moment you wake up till the late hours of the night.

• #CelebsShadeTwitter: Watch Minnie Dlamini take on your Twitter hate (and not hold back)Minnie Dlamini is the first personality to take part in our special video series where celebrities get to respond to the constant Twitter trolling that they face. 

Festival-goers, brace yourselves for 11 days of amazing!

This article first appeared on Cue Media