Calabar Festival Programme of Events 2013

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The Calabar Festival 2013 has kicked off in earnest.

The Calabars Got Talents shows continues today with a lot of local talents been given the opportunity to get discovered. The crowd keeps on getting larger and larger as is usually the case.

We are gradually heading to the climax which is the 27th, Carnival day which is the high point of the Festival.

Most of my friends have asked me for the festival calendar and I guessed some others will be wondering where to get it.

Simply go to www.calabarfestival.com or http://calabarfestival.com/images/files/2013_Calabar_Festival_Programme.pdf and download to phone or computer. As simple as ABC so you don't miss any event.

Also get Calabar Festival Updates: http://www.calabarfestival.com/ | http://Facebook.com/calabarfestival | http://Twitter.com/Calabarfestival | BB pin: 2AD4709F | BB Channel: C000A35A1 http://youtube.com/festivalcalabar | www.instagram.com/calabarfestival

Finally to get all the latest gist just search the hashtag #CalabarFestival on Twitter or Facebook.

I am hoping you will all take out time from your busy schedules and enjoy the Festival this year.

Have a blessed week.

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