Family friendly

VeriFest

Wed Sep 24, 10:00 - Wed Sep 24, 23:55

NWU Joolplaas

ABOUT

Verifest 2025


Date: 24 September 2025

Venue: NWU Jool Plaas, Potchefstroom

Gates Open: 10:00 AM

Unofficial record Check-In Closes: 14:30 PM


This Heritage Day, join us for VeriFest 2025 — where fire, family, and flavour unite as we attempt to break the Unofficial World Record for the most people braaiing at once!


It’s not just a braai — it’s a massive heritage celebration filled with:

Live music, local food stalls, competitions, and good vibes all day long!



TICKET OPTIONS:


R199 – Festival Access Only

  1. General entry to VeriFest
  2. Not part of the unofficial record


R299 – Braaier Ticket

  1. Full access to VeriFest
  2. Participate in the unofficial world record attempt

We supply:

  1. A piece of meat
  2. Blitz firelighters
  3. Braaiwood
  4. Roosters (braai grids)
  5. Braai station allocated on the day
  6. Must check in before 14:30


Braai Stand for 10 – Bring your whole crew and braai together!



GROUP STANDS – R2,500

  1. Premium space for your group or company
  2. Save R500 if a stand ticket is bought rather than individual braai tickets.



WHAT WE SUPPLY (for record participants):

  1. Blitz firelighters
  2. Braai wood
  3. Roosters (braai-grids)
  4. A piece of meat to braai per person



WHAT YOU CAN BRING:

  1. Camping chairs (optional as seating will also be provided)
  2. Own meat to braai



KIDS POLICY:

  1. Under 12: FREE
  2. 12 years -18 years:
  3. R199 Festival Only

R299 To join the record

*Proof of age will be checked at gates


EXTRA VIBES & COMPETITIONS:

“Wys Jou Vleis” Contest

Other exciting competitions


LINE-UP INCLUDES:

  1. Appel
  2. ONS
  3. Refentse
  4. Hamilton Wessels
  5. Local artists
  6. DJ



KIDS PLAY AREA AVAILABLE!

Fully supervised and full of fun — let the little ones go wild while you fire it up!



WHAT’S NOT ALLOWED:

  1. No alcohol or soft drinks
  2. No weapons, fireworks, or illegal items
  3. No glass bottles
  4. No pets
  5. Cooler boxes will be searched



INFO TO REMEMBER:

  1. Gates open at 10:00 AM
  2. Unofficial record participants MUST check in by 14:30
  3. Unofficial record rules & timing will be posted on our socials
  4. Enjoy live music, food stalls, games, and giveaways all day long!
  5. Bring your ID with to get access to bar area



Tickets available NOW on Quicket!

Let’s make history together — one tjoppie at a time!



DIRECTIONS

VeriFest
NWU Joolplaas
Van Der Hoff Park, Potchefstroom, 2531, South Africa
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