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More than 100 exciting events ranging from super-popular sports events and adventure challenges to wine and whisky tastings and gala evenings, are expected to draw a crowd of some 65 000 people to the beautiful Garden Route town.

 

The festival’s two main sporting events, the Pick n Pay Cape Times Knysna Forest Marathon and the Pick n Pay Weekend Argus Rotary Knysna Cycle Tour, will give participants the unique opportunity to run and cycle through the ancient indigenous ...

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With a two-week waiting period beginning July 15th, the fourth event on the 2010 ASP Men’s World Tour boasts an increased total prize pool of US$400,000 and 10,000 ratings points for the winner.

 

American surfing super-star Kelly Slater leads the world ratings heading into Jeffreys Bay, perfectly positioned for a run at a possible and historic 10th World Title. Looking to eclipse Slater’s lead is an all-star cast including defending and two-time event champion Joel...

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Celebrate the Bastille Day Festival 2011 in Franschhoek on the 16 & 17 July.

 

Locals and visitors to the valley will be celebrating centuries-old French Huguenot heritage at its annual Bastille Festival.

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The World of Dogs, Cats and Pet Exhibition has so much to offer.

Whether you are a first time owner, or have your heart set on a career with animals.

There are all sorts of exciting and rewarding activities, which you can find out about at this exhibition.

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Fraserburg, Northern Cape – Twenty five cold water swimmers successfully completed a record-setting swim on July 17, 2010, in an icy 4C dam in Fraserburg, near Sutherland – the coldest town in SA — to complete the first ever Speedo Ice Swim Africa.

 

The swim marked the launch of the International Ice Swimming Association (IISA) by veteran extreme cold water swimmer Ram Barkai. The swim was also aligned with the World Cup’s 1Goal campaign and celebrated Nelson Mand...

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The festival includes 2 days of Music Splash for which there is an entrance fee of R40.00 per Adult R10.00 per Child and Free to Children under 3years. Doors open at 7pm. Stalls are available at R100.00 per night. The festival concludes with the Emancipation Celebration, Celebrating the day of Emancipation (the Abolition of Slavery).

 

We start the day with dancing and singing old traditional songs and feeding the people with hot chocolate and bread. People wear traditional ...

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The Lowveld Show is the biggest event held in the Lowveld every year.

 

Featuring an amusement park as its main source of entertainment as well as many shops to walk around and browse through. It is an event not to be missed.

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Celebration of the Vine from fine wines and culinary creations to music and the arts is the focus of the 10th annual Stellenbosch Wine Festival, one of the biggest and oldest country food and wine festivals in the Cape, which returns to the Paul Roos Centre from 28 – 31 July this year. A joyous experience of all things epicurean, the festival showcases over 500 Stellenbosch wines for visitors to sample along with gourmet delights from top chefs, educational wine and food workshops, and some ...

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Started as a fundraising project the the PTA of Laerskool Outeniqua Primary School in George, the Vodashop George Cheese Festival now offers a variety of different events.

 

In addition to funds raised for the local primary school, a percentage of the profits of each of the events is donated to a charity of the sponsor’s choice.

 

In 2008, a total of R56 800 was handed out at a special event to 11 different charities in the region.

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@ Stonehaven on Vaal

A day and night of Afrikaans family fun!

A day and night of everything that is fun in our Afrikaans culture, including: singers Dozi and Giovanni as well as a potjie competition, jukskei, boeremusiek, volkspele, boeresport, plays, ballads around the bonfire, sokkie, crowning of Miss and Mrs Kultuur, lots of traditional Afrikaans food, beer tent and lots of children's complimentary entertainment. Very easy to find and only 45 minutes f...

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The line-up for the 2011 is being announced in batches and fans are encouraged to visit or “like” the Facebook group “OppiKoppi festival” for all information. As in the past it is a selection of South Africa’s finest and a few nice international faces.

At the time of going to press the following acts were confirmed already (The list should grow to around 80 artists, musicians, poets, artists, dj’s and well-dressed policemen):

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Southern Africa’s largest decor & design exhibition reflects Gauteng’s creative energy and urban attitude. A hotbed of captivating colours, forms, shapes and silhouettes of the moment, this award winner – now in its 18thyear - offers an abundance of choices from modern collectibles and signature pieces to the kitchen sink!

This prestigious gathering of high-end exhibitors, leading brands, emerging talent and trends hot off the home fashion catwalks is a “must-attend” for dec...

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Swellendam bars weer in Augustus uit sy nate met die aanbieding van die Swellendam Canola Karnaval. Tydens die geleentheid word 'n gedeelte van die hoofstraat by die Drostdy Museumkompleks toe gemaak waar die aktiwiteite plaasvind.

 

Visitors can look forward to a long list of outdoor activities which includes mountain biking, marathon, 4x4 and quadbikes. Restaurants and other businesses will also partake by holding their own exciting events.

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Time will go by exceptionally slowly in the beautiful Robertson Wine Valley when the 5th Robertson Slow will take place. 29 Wineries and Guesthouses from Ashton, Bonnievale, McGregor and Robertson will welcome visitors into their homes, to their dining tables and onto their farms for a food & wine experience - enjoyed SLOWLY.

 

Guests can look forward to dinners at the homes of our winemaking families, cooking traditional Robertson Country Fare such as Wat...

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The Gravity Adventure Festival started 10 years ago as a kayaking event. It was timed to coincide with high water conditions on the Palmiet River near Kleinmond, about an hour from Cape Town, and was attended by a small bunch of local kayakers who had done their time on the rapids of the Palmiet River.

 

Additional events were added each year until the Festival reached its current format, with pretty much something for everyone who is interested in outdoor activities....

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