Beverly Bizeki
Masvingo City is set to host its first edition of the cap and shorts festival, a festival that is going to include everyone on December 16, 2023.
Masvingo Caravan Park Operator Garikayi Garande said the event is a new concept meant to include everyone and attract traffic to Lake Mutirikwi and Great Zimbabwe Monuments.
“On December 16 we unveil the Cap and Shorts which is new concept, its summer and we have chosen cap and shorts as an easy and comfortable outdoor dress code. Cap and Shorts unlike other themes is inclusive of everyone and for all ages.
“We also aim to attract traffic to Lake Mutirikwi and Great Zimbabwe monuments amongst many other tourist attractions,” said Garande.
He said the event will be hosted at two venues that is Tambai Lakeside Park at Lake Mutirikwi and at Caravan Park and one ticket which costs US$5 gives people access to both venues.
“The event will be hosted at two venues, Tambai Lakeside Park at Lake Mutirikwi and at Caravan Park. Tickets will be sold at US$5 per head for adults and will give access to both venues at the same price, one can switch from one venue to the other using same ticket and children under the age of 12 will have free access. Each venue will have different activities,” said Garande.
Urban Grooves kingpin Trevor Dongo is expected to grace the event alongside Jah Signal and Kinnah.
Events that will be available at the Tambai lakeside Park include boat cruises, lakeside party, bush party, fishing, dipping pool, quad bikes, jumping castles, fun shoot, tug of war, monuments tour, scenic drives and lion encounter and will start from 1200 hours to 1830 hours.
At Caravan Park activities will include braai fest, quad bikes, jumping castles and entertainment from 1300hours till late whilst artists will perform from 1900hours
Food stalls will be going for US$50, sweet shop US$30, corporate branding US$30, shisha stalls US$30 and cocktail stalls will go for US$30
