Dates to diarise
GAUTENG
Outdoor X Outdoor Lifestyle Expo HARTSFELD FARM, WELVERDIEND, MIDVAAL 2–4 June
South Africa’s biggest outdoor lifestyle and leisure expo boasts 450 top exhibitors showcasing the latest range of agricultural, hunting, watersport, travel, outdoor, 4x4, camping, solar, braaI and pet products. Tickets R100 (R50 for u/13s; R80 for pensioners) at
ticketpros.co.za
Contact outdoorx.co.za Outdoor X info@outdoorx.co.za 064 685 6789
Biltong and Boerewors Festival
PRETORIA BOTANICAL GARDENS 3&4June
This popular festival will take place over two days this year! The line-up includes a range of music shows and contests – from Miss Biltong to Mr Boerewors.
Tickets R140 (R60 for u/12s; R100 for pensioners; free for u/2s) at plankton.mobi Contact Biltong en Boerewors Fees sales@promoto7.co.za 082 046 6912
Velliefees HEIDELBERG 28–30 July
A festival for the farmer, the culture vulture and everyone else – that’s how the organisers describe this family event that offers something for visitors of all ages: fun rides, a beer tent,
food stalls, music, craft beer and gin, and much more. Tickets R60–R200 depending on the day and package, at ticketpros.co.za Contact nadiabotha30@ gmail.com 076 895 4467
VellieFees Heidelberg
Decorex Decor & Design Week
SANDTON CONVENTION CENTRE 3–6 August
Decorex, 100% Design Africa, Design Joburg and Design Cape Town are joining forces this year for a mega exhibition of trend-setting African innovation.
Contact decorex.co.za
decorexafrica@rxglobal. com 010 496 3500
WESTERN CAPE
Decorex Decor & Design Week
CAPE TOWN CONVENTION CENTRE 22–25 June
This year, Decorex is being combined with 100% Design Africa, Design Joburg and Design Cape Town for a mega exhibition of the most trend-setting designs from all over the continent. Contact decorex.co.za
decorexafrica@rxglobal. com 010 496 3500
Christmas in Winter TULBAGH
24 & 25 June
In Tulbagh, Christmas is traditionally celebrated early.
This winter Christmas event has something for young and old – from cheese and wine tastings to jumping castles and museums. Those who’d like to enjoy the outdoors can participate in historic tractor trips and horseriding. The annual Winterland Blues Festival makes its return, and this year there will be an additional music concert. Tickets R180 (tasting glass included) or R120 for entrance only; R50 for children aged 13–17; free for u13s
Contact Christmas in Winter - Tulbagh admin@ tulbaghtourism.co.za
023 230 1348/75
Fynbos Show HOPEFIELD 24–27 August
This show – for the community and by the community, according to the organisers – dates back more than 30 years and is a true celebration of the beauty of fynbos. Exhibits emphasise the importance of biodiversity zones and conservation. Come drink a cup of tea, listen to a church organ performance and enjoy the flowers! Contact hopefieldfynbos. co.za Hopefield Fynbosskou info@ hopefieldfynbos.co.za
078 469 7986
Annerkant die Berg Food & Wine Festival
BREEDEKLOOF WINE VALLEY, RAWSONVILLE 27–30 July
This wonderful weekend programme for wine lovers, gourmands, families and
everybody young at heart includes, among other things, intimate food and wine tastings, dinners and demonstrations by renowned chefs, art exhibitions, children’s entertainment, and bike and walking routes – as well as music to get the feet tapping. Tickets breedekloof.com Contact breedekloof.com info@breedekloof.com 023 349 1791