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The Old Mission Market, Upington Last Sunday of every month Handicraft, fresh fruit and vegetables, boerekos and delicacies. Where? Kalahari Oranje Museum Contact 061 198 5037
The Old Mission Market
FREE STATE
Boertjie Kontreifees, Bultfontein 3-5 September 2015 At this festival you’ll find various sporting activities, horses, sheep, goats, tractors, trucks, auctions, reptiles, and even hair and makeup demonstrations – not to mention celebrities like Bobby, Karlien and Nadine. Where? Showgrounds Cost Various options Contact vollaboertjiefees.co.za
083 636 1555
COUNTRYWIDE
Clivia shows 5 September-4 October 2015 September is clivia month. Marvel at the displays in Newcastle (5 September); Pretoria and Nelspruit (5-6 September); Vryheid (12 September); Welkom, Pietermaritzburg and Johannesburg (12-13 September); Bloemfontein (18-20 September); Cape Town and Port Elizabeth (19-20 September); George (26-27 September); Hermanus (2-3 October); and East London (3-4 October). Contact 012 361 6415 (Sakkie), 021 671 7384 (Joy) or 082 650 1463 (Glynn) info@cliviasociety.org for addresses and details
GAUTENG
Gardening courses, Johannesburg Sundays from 6 September 2015 Sought After Seedlings offers gardening courses at its city farm. The beginner’s course will be held on 6 and 20 September and 11 October; the intermediate course on 25 October and 1, 8 and 15 November; and the advanced course on 29 November and 6 December. Contact soughtafterseedlings. co.za 082 365 0050
WESTERN
CAPE
Swartland Show, Moorreesburg 9-12 September 2015 Come admire the most impressive horses, cows, sheep, poultry and machines, and wander among the stalls. Where? Showgrounds Cost Various options Contact swartlandskou.co.za
022 433 1607
WESTERN
CAPE
Arts Festival, Tulbagh 11-13 September 2015 Food, art, wine and classical music – find the full programme on the website. Cost R40 (adults), R10 (students) Contact tulbaghartsfestival. co.za 023 230 1375
WESTERN
CAPE
Fork & Cork Wine Festival, Wellington 12 September Fork & Cork promises the best in local food and wine, as well as entertainment, a freshproduce and lifestyle market, and a theatre offering five productions. Where? Kleinevalleij Time 10:00-18:00 Cost R150pp (includes a wine glass, free tastings and access to the theatre), free for kids under 17 Contact wellington.co.za/ forkcork 021 864 1378 >