Great Karoo Events Sports Festivals

November 2013
November
2

Stars to Midnight, Sutherland

Sutherland, judged the coldest place on average in South Africa, is South Africa's centre of astronomy abd is home to SALT, the largest telescope in the Southern hemisphere. Here a stargazing opportunity is offered every first weekend of the new moon at Sterland, just one kilometer outside of Sutherland, in the direction of Matjiesfontein.

October 2013
October
25

Bedford Garden Festival

Run away from your daily routine, come to Bedford for three days of fresh air and inspiration. World renowned country gardens, pretty town and township gardens, scrumptious food, fine wines, fun-loving farmers … these are a few of our favourite things.

 

Karoo Birding Weekend Beaufort West

The Sasol / Stretton’s Gin Karoo Birding Weekend will take place between 25 and 27 October 2013. in the Karoo National Park, Beaufort West.

October
19

SA 160 km Endurance Riding Championships

Schanskraal Estate (home to the Welbech Arabian Stud) has been chosen as the venue for the South African 160km (100 Miler) Championships for the second year running during the Schanskraal FEI Ride on the 19th October 2013.

October
5

Stars to Midnight, Sutherland

Sutherland, judged the coldest place on average in South Africa, is South Africa's centre of astronomy abd is home to SALT, the largest telescope in the Southern hemisphere. Here a stargazing opportunity is offered every first weekend of the new moon at Sterland, just one kilometer outside of Sutherland, in the direction of Matjiesfontein.

September 2013
September
18

PArt 2013, Prince Albert

Following on the success of PArt 2012 the Prince Albert Art Gallery invites you to a week long Art experience in the Karoo.

September
7

Stars to Midnight, Sutherland

Sutherland, judged the coldest place on average in South Africa, is South Africa's centre of astronomy abd is home to SALT, the largest telescope in the Southern hemisphere. Here a stargazing opportunity is offered every first weekend of the new moon at Sterland, just one kilometer outside of Sutherland, in the direction of Matjiesfontein.

August 2013
August
30

Hantam Meat Festival, Calvinia

This part of the Karoo is sheep country and this will be the 24th year that Karoo mutton with its unique and delicious flavour will be celebrated.

August
9

Schreiner: Karoo Writers Festival

Going from strength to strength in its fourth successful year, the Karoo's youngest literary festival offers a tantalizing mix of authors like: Etienne van Heerden, Chris and Julie Marais, Clinton v du Plessis, Robert Pearce, Alfred Schaffer, Barbara Mutch, Margie Orford and Rachel Holmes.

August
8

2013 Klein Karoo Klassique, Oudtshoorn

The 2013 Klein Karoo Klassique music festival promises to exceed even the great success of 2012. The programme will be announced in due course.

August
3

Stars to Midnight, Sutherland

Sutherland, judged the coldest place on average in South Africa, is South Africa's centre of astronomy abd is home to SALT, the largest telescope in the Southern hemisphere. Here a stargazing opportunity is offered every first weekend of the new moon at Sterland, just one kilometer outside of Sutherland, in the direction of Matjiesfontein.

July 2013
July
26

Bedford Soul Food Festival

GREAT COOKS, exciting taste moments are promised for our winter Soul Food Festival

July
12

Biltong Festival, Somerset East

Enjoy two days of foot stomping entertainment, biltong and hundreds of tantalising stalls, while you have loads of fun under the winter sun in Somerset East!

July
6

Stars to Midnight, Sutherland

Sutherland, judged the coldest place on average in South Africa, is South Africa's centre of astronomy abd is home to SALT, the largest telescope in the Southern hemisphere. Here a stargazing opportunity is offered every first weekend of the new moon at Sterland, just one kilometer outside of Sutherland, in the direction of Matjiesfontein.

June 2013
June
29

Christmas in Winter - Tulbach

10:00 | Tulbagh celebrates Christmas in Winter. The village is decorated with lights and Christmas trees. Father Christmas rides through the streets giving out treats to the children.

June
15

Klein Karoo Klassiek MTB, Calitzdorp

Ecobound has developed the Rooiberger, as a classic enduro MTB event during the long weekend in June. With various distances (93km, 45km, and 15km) is there something for everyone and most routes are not too technically demanding.

June
14

2013 ABSA Port & Wine Festival, Calitzdorp

The 2013 Calitzdorp Port & Wine Festivals will again be centred at the historic Calitzdorp Railway Station, well-complimented by a full and fabulous programme of events at the various wine cellars and village venues.

June
12

Momentum Umngazi Pondo Pedal Adventure (family event)

The NEW Momentum Short Term Insurance Pondo Pedal Adventure will give individual riders and their families an opportunity to soak up and enjoy Umngazi’s warm hospitality while cycling along Africa’s most beautiful coastline. For more info on the Pondo pedal race and adventure, please visit our site on www.pondopedal.com or join us on Facebook.

June
8

Stars to Midnight, Sutherland

Sutherland, judged the coldest place on average in South Africa, is South Africa's centre of astronomy abd is home to SALT, the largest telescope in the Southern hemisphere. Here a stargazing opportunity is offered every first weekend of the new moon at Sterland, just one kilometer outside of Sutherland, in the direction of Matjiesfontein.

June
7

Opening of the Hunting Season - Jansenville

The annual Opening of the Hunting Season in Jansenville is on the first Friday of June 2013. The Opening of the Season offers great atmosphere and lots of fun. Come and join us in 2013!

June
5

Grindrod Bank Umngazi Pondo Pedal Race (team race)

The Grindrod Bank Umngazi Pondo Pedal is a once-in-a-life time chance to ride in some of the most remote and sought-after virgin MTB trails in Africa.

May 2013
May
31

Karoo Cultural Festival - Prince Alfred's Hamlet

14:00 | The Karoo Cultural Festival will be catering for the whole Witzenberg community, with a distinct Karoo flavour. The festival will mainly focus on cultural entertainment & old traditions, including a variety of cultural stalls.

May
30

Anglo Boer War Anniversary Weekend Richmond

Richmond hosts the 111th anniversary weekend of the Anglo Boer War with visits to historic sites, talks by experts on a wide range of aspects of the war, wine tasting, good food and comradeship.

 

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