Summer Fest,

About the event

Summer Fest is an annual outdoor lifestyle gathering celebrating the start of the summer season. Held on 05 December at  Akasia, the event brings together music, fashion, and leisure in an open-air setting.

Operating from 11:00am to 00:00am, the festival offers a curated day-to-night experience. Guests can expect live music entertainment, fashion-focused social interaction, and a relaxed chill environment designed for social connection.

The concept is rooted in lifestyle culture a space to unwind, showcase summer style, and enjoy the official start of December. 

Date: 05 December

Venue: Akasia

Time: 11:00am - 00:00am

Theme: Music. Fashion. Chill.

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Why should you sponsor?

Summer Fest  presents a unique sponsorship opportunity at the intersection of community impact and youth market engagement. Founded by a 17-year-old entrepreneur from Mabopane who is building this platform to support his 61-year-old mother without employment or pension support, the event carries an authentic and compelling story that resonates with community-driven brands. Operating from 11:00am to 00:00am under the theme Music, Fashion, and Chill, the festival will attract a spending youth audience from Mabopane, Akasia, and Soshanguve during the high-spend festive season. By sponsoring Summer Fest, brands gain 13 hours of direct exposure, on-site sales, digital content visibility, and meaningful community goodwill by investing in a youth-led initiative with a clear social purpose.

Ofentse Kwenaite

I am a 17-year-old entrepreneur and events curator from Mabopane.

 

My journey into entrepreneurship was inspired by necessity and purpose. Raised by my 61-year-old mother who is currently without employment or pension support, I chose to hustle to help put bread on the table and ensure my family never has to stress about our next meal.

 

What started as a struggle became a vision. I wanted to create something that not only supports my household, but also creates opportunities for other young people in the kasi to showcase their talent in music, fashion, and culture.

Summer Fest is more than an event. It is a product of resilience, a celebration of our community, and a statement that age and circumstance cannot limit ambition.

My mission is to build a lifestyle platform that feeds families, inspires youth, and puts Mabopane and Akasia on the map.

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