January 2010: |
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The Big Blue Festival (Kleinmond Beach) |
Miss & Mr Blue competitions, fun run, touch rugby, beer garden, good food and live entertainment and much more. |
Call the Hangklip-Kleinmond Tourism office +27 (0)28 271 5657 for more info |
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Totalsports Challenge (Gordons Bay to Kleinmond) |
Part of the Big Blue Festival. Gruelling seven-discipline event ending with a trail run along Kleinmond main beach. |
Call the Hangklip-Kleinmond Tourism office +27 (0)28 271 5657 for more info |
February 2010: |
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Struisbaai “5 Spesie” Rock and Surf Angling Competition |
beginners and experienced anglers are invited to the biggest professionally organised fishing competitions in the Western Cape. The 5 species that will be targeting are Kabeljou, Steenbras, Belman, Musselcracker and Blacktail. The 2010 competition will be the 4th held with R50 000 worth of prizes and lucky draws |
Event Organisers
H Linde - 082 452 2738
M Munnik - 082 772 1980 |
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Lighthouse to Lighthouse Mountain Bike Enduro (Gansbaai) |
A scenic, but extreme event at the Southern Most tip of Africa where the start times are determined by the tide. From Dangerpoit to L'Agulhas. The route tries to follow the trail the old wagons used almost a century ago to supply paraffin to the lighthouses. |
Gert 072-475-7256 |
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March 2010: |
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April 2010: |
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Gansbaai Strandveld Ghost Tour |
Begins at Strandveld Museum with coffee and boere beskuit (rusks)served by the Ghost Lady of Helderfontein.
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Tel No: 028 384 1439 |
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The Gansbaai Crayfish Derby |
Fun and seafood for everyone. funfair for the kids, beer & wine tent, flea market and live entertainment. |
Gansbaai Primary School. Gates open at 11:00 Tickets are R100 for adults and R50 for kids.For more info call C van Niekerk 082 873 6889 |
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Easter Passion Play (Hermanus) |
This annual event at the Old Harbour attracts thousands of people. |
+ 27 (0)28 316 1670 |
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Hermanus - Stanford Canoe Race
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Stanford
341-0340
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Kleinmond Half Marathon
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082 773 7749 |
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Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike
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Daily stages are typically between 80 and 140km. Much of the route is on private land and only opened to mountain bikers once a year for the Cape Epic. Combination of single track, rugged jeep tracks and fast flowing gravel roads and as little tarred road as possible. |
Stage Finish
FNB Parking Main Road
Hermanus
082 447 2203 |
May2010: |
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Wheels and Runners Relay Race(Hermanus) |
The first race of its kind in the country. People with disabilities in wheelchairs, able-bodied athletes and members of the public will participate in the same race to create greater awareness of the abilities & needs of disabled people.
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The organizers: Access for Citizens Committee and Whalers Athletic club. Contact Karin Coetzee 072 449 4688 |
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The Fish Bash |
A seafood cooking competition held in the Onrus Caravan Park . |
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June2010: |
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Greyton Winter Festival |
Unusual and fun activities including the art hop, moonlight market and chocolaterie, mountain biking, clay pigeon shooting and tractor rides, children's show and much more. |
For accomodation and other info contact +27 (0)28 2549414 or info@greyton.net. Also visit www.greyton.co.za |
July 2010: |
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Stomsvlei Enduro (Riviersonderend) |
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Tel:+27 (0)28 2611511 |
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Fees van die Ganse(festival of the geese) Gansbaai |
Featuring a golf competition, a kite flying competition , live music, a procession with the famous Kaapse Klopse, special boat trips to view sharks & seals, a 4x4 adventure up Franskraal mountain, several food and craft stalls, glass blowing demonstrations, local soccer matches,a walk through the Masakhane community.Helicopter rides over Walker Bay and kiddies entertainment. |
Mrs Glenda Kitley
Gansbaai Tourism Bureau
Tel +27 28 3841439
Mobile +27 72 2915564
Fax +27 28 3840955
E-Mail: gansbaaiinfo@telkomsa.net
www.tourismgansbaai.co.za |
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Winter Fynbos Show (Gansbaai) |
This rare display of unique local fynbos is the highlight of the Festival of the Geese. |
As above |
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Hermanus Hemel-en-Aarde Mountain Run |
An all-terrain, all-weather, mid- Winter challenge for the whole family with 21.1 km, 11 km and a 5 km Fun Run. |
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August 2010: |
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Hermanus Wine & Food Fair |
Wineries from all over South Africa present award-winning wines which are accompanied by cheeses, olives and fruits produced by the wineries as well as culinary fares from a range of local Hermanus restaurants. |
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Gravity Adventure Festival (Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve) |
The Cape's premier adventure sports festival with QUAC Adventure Race, CapeStorm Kayak Races, The ARK Croc Race is suitable for novices as well as well as experienced paddlers, climbing competition, 13km trail run, live entertainment. |
There are various categories of entry and options for camping, catering etc.
contact Gravity on
adventure@gravity.co.za for more info
Tel. +27 (0)21 6833698 |
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Kalfie Fees (Calf Festival) (Hermanus) |
Festival to welcome the first whales to the bay. Craft and food stalls, live local bands & some of the best national and local theatre productions on show. |
Various Venues in
Hermanus
+27 (0)28 316-1687 or
+27 (0)28 316 3888 |
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Agri Mega Week(Bredasdorp) |
Scheduled every year for the last week in August. |
To visit and attend or to participate and display your wares:+27 (0)28 424 2890 or visit www.agrimega.co.za |
September 2010: |
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Wild Flower show (Caledon) |
SA's largest wild flower show. Fynbos plants for sale. Tea garden, food and art & crafts stalls |
Contact Adriaan Hanekom +27 (0)28 214 1016 / +27(0)82 772 4681 or visit www.overberginfo.com/caledonflowers. |
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Wild Flower Festival (Hermanus) |
At the Fernkloof Nature Reserve. |
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Whale Festival (Hermanus) |
Whale watching, culinary artists, musicians, crafters, sports celebrities and thousands of people at this entertainment-packed festival. |
Info: +27 (0)28 313 0928 or visit www.whalefestival.co.za |
| October 2010: |
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Foot of Africa Marathon (Napier to Bredasdorp) |
The most southern race on the African continent provides a serious challenge for the athletes, but also an enjoyable weekend visit to the Overberg |
+27 (0)28 425-1087 |
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Overberg Fruit & Wine Expo |
Anual festival at the Villiersdorp show grounds |
+27 (0)28 424 - 2890 |
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Greyton Rose Fair & Art Hop
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+27 (0) 254-9963 greytoninfo@mweb.co.za |
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Stanford Glendower Bird Fair |
Birding on kayak and horseback, quality talks by quest speakers, d guided boat trips, walks into afromontane and milkwood forests.A traditional Bazaar on Saturday and lots do for the kids. |
Call +27 (0)28 341 0340.
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November 2010: |
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Elgin Open Gardens |
A group of currently 22 properties, that open their gardens once a year to the public. The programme includes wine tasting, refreshments and the opportunity to enjoy picnics en route. Many of the gardens offer garden teas and plant sales |
Elgin Open Gardens
Tel +27 21 844 0154
Tel +27 28 841 4635
For general enquiries contact the Cape Town Flower Show office on +27 (0)21 422 0390 or visit www.capetownflower.com |
December 2010: |
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Christmas Lights Festival (Caledon) |
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+27 (0)28 212 1511 |
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Christmas Plant Sale (Harold Porter Botanical Garden) |
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+27 28 272 9311 haroldporter@sanbi.org
or visit www.sanbi.org/haroldporter/mainpage.htm |
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Carols by candlelight(Harold Porter Botanical Garden) |
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+27 28 272 9311 haroldporter@sanbi.org
or visit www.sanbi.org/haroldporter/mainpage.htm |
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Pringle Bay Festival |
Pringle Bay town centre and beach (weather permitting). Live music, craft market, bird, reptile & dog shows, chainsaw juggler, treasure hunt, water slide, jumping castle & much more. Charity drive for KAWS (Kleinmond Animal welfare) |
www.pringlebay.wetpaint.com |
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Hangklip Half Marathon and Stony Point 10 km |
Enough of a challenge to put your fitness to the test, but relaxing enough to serve as a celebration of life! |
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