Festivals draw thousands of South Africans every year with the promise of a great experience, whether focused around oysters or art. Stu Berry, festival director at Splashy Fen, takes us into the business of the country's longest running music festival. Tony Lankester, the CEO of the National Arts Festival, explains the importance of festivals for a community. In our Buffalo index we compare just what some of these festivals would cost you. wits.journalism.co.za