A reminder that next week the first ever ‘Free Travel to Gozo’ weekend will be taking place on the 15th, 16th and 17th of November, with free Gozo Channel trips for passengers and vehicles, (excluding commercial vehicles), between Friday, the 15th at 7.15pm and Monday, the 18th at 01.30am.

The weekend, is aimed at boosting the Gozitan economy during the off-peak season and to promote all that is Gozitan.

There will be a full weekend of entertainment for all ages, with various sports activities taking place, including the 4th edition of the Gozo Cup at the Gozo Stadium. There will aso be athletics, baseball, rugby and a female quadrangular tournament, held at football pitches around Gozo.

On the Friday evening in Independence Square starting from 8.00pm there will be a dance spectacular, featuring no less than 6 dance groups: Alegria Academia, Power House, Centre Stage, Incite Motion, Yada and the Dance Workshop.

Then on Saturday evening from 9.00pm, in Independence Square, the musical entertainment will be provided by The Travellers and Ira and Band. Starting at midnight in St George’s Square the music continues with Novel, followed at 1.00am with Cash and Band.

The concluding concert for Festival Mediterranea 2013, will also be taking place on Saturday evening, starting at 7.30pm, with the La Stella Philharmonic Band’s ‘Annual Grand Concert,’ at the Teatru Astra. Entrance is free of charge.

St Martin’s Festival of Traditions, a cultural family fest of traditions, folklore, music and gastronomy, is taking place at the Citadel, on Sunday, the 17th of November.

On Sunday afternoon, starting at 2.00pm, the Oratorju Don Bosco in Victoria will be putting on a perfomance of ‘Dun Gorg il-Musical.’

Il-Hagar | Heart of Gozo Museum, in St George’s Square, Victoria, will be open all weekend for guided tours.

Other activities during the weekend include the Gozo Adventure Festival V2 and a Classic & Military Vehicles Show with the Battlefront Living History Group.

A weekend packed full of events is promised, “so make sure you don’t miss the opportunity to visit Gozo, for free and enjoy a break on the sister island.”

The weekend is being organised by VisitGozo, the Gozo Cultural Office within the Ministry from Gozo, The Ministry for Gozo, Gozo Channel and the Gozo Football Association.

Many local businesses across the island, including hotels, are taking part in the weekend by offering special rates and discounts.

The Gozo Business Chamber has said that members of the GBC will have special offers on during the Free Travel To Gozo Weekend (15th – 17th November 2013):

Axiak Brothers Stone Decorators Ltd. Tel: 2156 0252 | Web: www.stonedecorators.com.

10% on both shops (Pjazza Savina & Crafts Viallage)

Tal-Massar Winery Tel: 9928 8730/9986 3529 | Web: www.massarwinery.com

entrance fee €12.00

Gozo Pottery Barn Tel: 9942 5490 | Web: www.gozopotterybarn.com

10% discount on ceramics

Carefree Furniture Co. Ltd. Tel: 2155 7456 | Add: 10D, Industrial Estate Xewkija

5% discount on mattresses

Hotel Calypso Marsalforn Tel: 7956 2000 | Web: www.hotelcalypsogozo.com

10% discount on accomodation (min. stay 2 nights)

Grand Hotel Tel: 7960 4170 | Web: www.grandhotelmalta.com

rates /pax. B&B country view, sharing in a twin €24 rates /pax. B&B sea view, sharing in a twin €29.50 single supplement €12

Ta’ Mena Estate Tel: 9949 3842 | Web: www.tamena-gozo.com

free entrance and 5% discount

DDS Ltd. / Dominic Centre Tel: 9942 6365 | Web: www.ddsmalta.com

10% discount of all items

Prickly Pear Tel: 9926 4150 | Web: www.pricklypeargozo.com

Craft Retailer of the Year – Prickly Pear (backstreets – 96 Triq San Gorg) represents the work of 18 local high quality design craft makers and the MAKERS MARK Foundation. Find contemporary silver jewellery, ceramics, metalwork, weaving, cosmetics and other desirable objects and gifts.

The Duke Shopping Mall Tel: 2155 8000 | Web: www.thedukegozo.com

Thanks to The Duke’s Cafe you can enjoy a FREE break when shopping at The Duke Shopping Mall. Easy; shop & spend €25 or more at any outlet in The Duke Shopping Mall, receive your Coffee Card, present it to The Duke’s Cafe and enjoy a free hot drink (cappuccino or coffee or hot chocolate ) & Croissant. Offer Valid for the first 500 shoppers.

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