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Western Cape Annual Events

Many exciting events to participate in or just watch.

Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts, the concert venue is within the botanical gardens with concerts every Sunday, running from December to March.

National Art Exhibition at the Strydom Gallery
, George Nedbank Summer Concerts in Josephine's Mill, Cape Town

The `Kaapse Klopse’ or Cape Town Minstrel Carnival
: takes place every year at New Year with thousands of musicians, singers and dancers. This historical event can be compared to the famous carnival held in Rio de Janeiro as the streets are filled with crowds who throng to see this exciting and colourful parade.

Vensterversierings in Stellenbosch
(end of January), one of the most well-known and exciting RAG events involving residences’ performing amateur plays around campus.

Spier Summer Festival in StellenboshThe summer festival runs for 4 months at the amphitheatre on the Spier Estate. This festival consists of music, opera, dance, stand-up comedy and theatre.
Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts, the concert venue is within the botanical gardens with concerts every Sunday, running from December to March.

Float Procession in Stellenbosch

Community festival
in Stellenbosch, a variety of food, craft stalls and entertainment.

Community Chest Carnival in Maynardville, Wynberg, a variety of international foods, craft stalls and entertainment for young and old alike.

Winelands Jazz Festival in Franschhoek

J&B Met at the Kenilworth Race Course, one of South Africa’s biggest summer racing events and a big event in the social calender, fashion and entertainment with marquees and picnic areas.

Opening of parliament in Cape Town CBD

Spier Summer Festival in Stellenbosh, the summer festival runs for 4 months at the amphitheatre on the Spier Estate. This festival consists of music, opera, dance, stand-up comedy and theatre.
Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts, the concert venue is within the botanical gardens with concerts every Sunday, running from December to March.

The Life Cycle Expo in Good Hope Centre, Cape Town

Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour, based in Cape Town this annual event attracts around 40 000 cyclists from around the globe. It represents 109Km of some of the most scenic spots in the world. Starting in the City Centre the route makes its way down the Blue Route leading into Simonstown then turning at Smitswinkel and heading back along the coastline before the steady climb up scenic Chapman’s Peak and finally the short, steep hill of Suikerbossie before cycling back through Camps Bay into the city centre.

Crayfish, Food & Cultural Festival in Lamberts Bay, feast on fresh crayfish and get festive at the rock concerts by some of South Africa's favorite musicians.

Cape Town Jazz Festival, the annual Cape Town International Jazz Festival (previously known as the North Sea Jazz Festival) is the pinnacle of world-renowned musicians providing an interrelated star-studded line-up. This event is held in the Good Hope Centre.

Spier Summer Festival in Stellenbosh, the summer festival runs for 4 months at the Amphitheatre on the Spier estate. This festival consists of music, opera, dance, stand-up comedy and theatre.
Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon, hosted in Cape Town and attracts some 20 000 participants from around the world. Consists of 56Km of open road and passes both the Indian and Atlantic oceans surrounding the South African shoreline.

Clanwilliam Agricultural Show in Clanwilliam

SA Cheese Festival in Franschhoek, widest selection of cheeses in South Africa complemented with other glorious delicacies such as olives, nuts and wine. Also available is an array of home made products from various stalls.

South African Belly Dance Festival in Cape Town, presented by Marroca Belly Dance Studios.
Five Roses Cederberg Festival in Clanwilliam

Cape Gourmet Festival in Cape Town

The Good Food & Wine Show at the Cape Town International Convention Centre( CTICC)
offers a magnificent display of gourmet delights, providing culinary bliss.

Prince Albert Olive, Food and Wine Festival in Swartberg, consists of art exhibitions, beer tents, live music, wine tasting, crafts, cabaret, dances and much more.

Pink Loerie Mardi Gras in Knysna, a 4 day Gay Festival with non stop entertainment which includes floats and street parades
Swartland Food & Wine Festival in Malmesbury
Berg River Canoe Marathon, the 4 day Berg River Canoe Marathon event covers a distance of over 250km. from Paarl all the way to Velddrif. A hard race not for the faint hearted.

Knysna Oyster Festival, show cases Oyster braais(BBQ), oyster tasting, oyster eating competitions and a variety of sporting events.

Bastille Festival in Franschhoek, celebrates its centuries-old French Huguenot heritage with a wonderful feast of food, wine and entertainment.

Fees van die Ganse in Gansbaai ,celebrates the origins of Gansbaai, and remembers the wild geese that flocked to the freshwater spring located in the present day harbour.

Calitzdorp Port festival in Calitzdorp, showcases the top 15 South African port makers.

Bastille Festival in Franschhoek, is a centuries-old French Huguenot heritage festival which celebrates the collective theme of freedom. The Bastille Food and Wine Marquee, in the village centre, will be open from 12 noon to 6pm on both Saturday and Sunday the 15 and 16 of July.
P.P.C Riebeek Marathon in Riebeek Valley Stellenbosch wine festival in Stellenbosch, a variety of wines, food stalls, quad rides and art exhibitions.

Cape Town Fashion week in Cape Town, africa’s largest gathering of fashion talent, providing a platform for designers from across sub-Saharan Africa.

Clanwilliam Flower Show in Clanwilliam, showcases a variety of wild flowers and raises public awareness on conservation issues.
Pick ‘n Pay women’s Inter-provincial Golf Championship, a South African Women’s Golf event.

RMX WineX in Cape Town, South Africa’s premier wine festival held at the Convention Centre(CTICC) show cases a variety of some 250 different wines from around the world including suppliers of glassware and accessories.

Penguin Festival in Simon's Town, this annual festival, which takes place in the centre of historic Simonstown, celebrates the equal rights for Penguins. It also includes a selection of craft markets, children’s activities, food stalls, entertainment, live music and environmental and conservation displays.

Whale Festival in Hermanus, the only Enviro-Arts festival in South Africa, which celebrates the return of the Southern Right whales to the waters of Walker Bay, our magnificent environment and the arrival of spring! A must see as South Africa has the world’s best land based whale watching spots.

Freshpak Rooibos fitness Festival in Clanwilliam, set against the picturesque backdrop of the Cedarberg mountains and the Clanwilliam dam, this event tests stamina and camaraderie while filled with good food and drinks.

Laingsburg Ultra Marathon for the super fit runner.

International Kite Festival in Zandvlei, annual Fundraiser and Awareness event organized by the Cape Mental Health. Every year thousands of visitors, including international kite flying teams from around the world gather in Muizenberg to witness spectacular show kites, live entertainment, stalls, school competitions and much more.

Harvest Festival of the Sea in Saldanha

Knysna Gastronomica in Knysna
, a celebration of good food, wine and culture.
Breedekloof Outdoor festival in Breedekloof, fun filled weekend spans the entire Breedekloof region, such as music, quad-biking, helicopter flips, paintball, archery, clay-pigeon shooting, wine-blending and a tagged fishing contest.

Cape Odyssey in Cape Winelands, is a fully supported two-person team trail running stage race, covering 200km over 5 days.

Cape Town Flower Show, showcases the richness of the Cape Floral Kingdom together with exhibits of Southern Africa’s flora and displays of exotic plants.

Cape Times FNB Big Walk in Hartleyvale Stadium, Cape Town, long distance walk consisting of 8 different routes from which all proceedings go towards charities. charities.

Foot of Africa Marathon from Napier to Bredasdorp.

Stellenbosch Spring Festival in Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch Winelands Marathon in Stellenbosch, 21km and 42Km marathon.
Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts, the concert venue is within the botanical gardens with concerts every Sunday, running from December to March.

Carols by Candlelight in Kirstenbosch

Community Chest Twilight Fun Run
in Cape Town CBD

Rothmans Week Sailing Regatta

MCQP in Cape Town
, it is a Queer Art Party Project, with a new theme chosen each year. The theme guides the creative team, artists, and partygoers, in their conceptualization and creativity. The party is filled with hundreds of people all ages, gender, race and sexuality

The Moment Event in Stilbaai, is an annual adventure race which includes a 12km coastal run, a 15km sea paddle and 65 km mountain biking stage.

Spier Summer Festival in Stellenbosh, the summer festival runs for 4 months at the amphitheatre on the Spier Estate. This festival consists of music, opera, dance, stand-up comedy and theatre.









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