For your diary*
WESTERN CAPE Light Art Festival SPIER, STELLENBOSCH 1 March–1 April
This festival of light and sound runs for a full month, and you can enjoy it free of charge to boot. Get there by dusk to watch the farm light up as the sun sets. And why not also pop in at the farm’s art gallery, which houses one of the largest collections of contemporary art in the country? Contact spier.co.za info@spier.co.za
021 809 1100 @spierwinefarm @spierwinefarm @SpierWineFarm
Cape Town Fresh CAPE POINT VINEYARDS, NOORDHOEK
3 March
This year, the popular Constantia Fresh festival gets a new look – and the entire Mother City is invited to a garden party celebrating “freshness” as the main theme. Taste outstanding wines as well as boutique beer and gin from 45 stalls, and enjoy fine fare specially prepared by six of South African’s top chefs to complement the drinks on offer.
Tickets R750 pp
(wine, glass and food included) via Quicket Contact 083 265 2405 capetownfresh.com
constantiafresh@ gmail.com @CapeTownFresh @capetownfresh @CapeTownFresh
Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees OUDTSHOORN, 23-31 March
Come celebrate theatre, music, art and culture along with tens of thousands of festivalgoers at one of South African’s oldest and most popular festivals. Featuring a host of first-class theatre productions and big names in the Afrikaans music industry, the 28th KKNK promises to be a week-long party. Join the fun in Oudtshoorn!
Tickets Webtickets Contact kknk.co.za info@kknk.co.za
044 203 8600 @KKNKfees @kknkfees @KKNKfees
Vintage & Vine Faire TULBAGH
25 May
Tulbagh, the fourth oldest town in South Africa, showcases its singular character and rich history through food and drinks that are produced locally. This year, proceedings include a wine auction that, according to the organisers, promises to be the highlight of the festival. Bring along the kids, because the festival is family-friendly.
Contact 023 230 1375 tulbaghtourism.co.za
info@tulbaghtourism. co.za Tulbagh Vintage & Vine Faire
Contact randshow.co.za info@randshow.co.za @randshow @rand_ show_ 011 494 2894
Hobby-X
KYALAMI RACE COURSE, JOHANNESBURG
2–5 May
If your New Year’s resolutions included being more creative, do not miss this flagship event focused on all things crafty. Delight in a diverse collection of various art forms, stock up on art supplies, share ideas, and learn from the experts at practical demos.
Contact hobby-x.co.za Hobby-X @hobbyxinsta @HobbyXrsa
FREE STATE Nampo NAMPO PARK, BOTHAVILLE 14–17 May
Although Nampo on the whole remains an agricultural show, it has wide appeal. If you work in the agriculture industry, it is a treasure trove of information that would bring you up to speed on the latest developments. But if you are interested in good food and enjoy traditional shows and a social vibe, you won’t be disappointed either! Contact nampo.co.za info@grainsa.co.za 068 174 4820 @NampoOesdag @nampoharvestday
EASTERN CAPE
The Great Kenton Wine Festival
KENTON-ON-SEA 21–23 March
Would you like to learn more about wine, perhaps try a new blend, or simply enjoy a glass of something on the sea shore? Visit the Sunshine Coast at the end of March. Your ticket buys you three days’ participation.
Tickets R350 pp from
greatwineweekends.com Contact karoowineclub @gmail.com greatwine weekends.com/events/thegreat-kenton-wine-festival Karoo Wine Club
083 599 9302
Stoep Tasting 2024 GRAAFF-REINET & NIEU-BETHESDA 17–18 May & 23–25 May
This wine weekend is always such a big hit, it’s no wonder the organisers decided to stage it twice this year! On each of these two weekends, various wine, beer and boutique drinks producers will be showcasing their best. Pick up your tasting pack from the tourism office in Graaff-Reinet or NieuBethesda, and you’re set! Tickets R450 or R550 pp from greatwineweekends. com
Contact stoeptasting.co.za
karoowineclub@gmail.
EASTERN CAPE
Bathurst Agricultural Show BATHURST SHOWGROUNDS 22-24 March
This show offers everything you’d expect from a traditional agricultural show and more! Aside from livestock shows and insightful farming talks, there will also be a quiz, a vintage tractor exhibition and cheerful musical entertainment. The lawn mower race is always great fun! Contact bathurstshow.co.za bas@bathurstshow.co.za
063 685 5117 @BathurstAgriculturalShow com 083 599 9302 Karoo Wine Club
MPUMALANGA Wakkerstroom Music Festival WAKKERSTROOM 20-24 March
This celebration of classical music has become an annual highlight on the calendars of connoisseurs. This is the place to appreciate the fine art of pure sounds and see some of South African’s best music talent in action – against a true platteland backdrop. No fuss, just beautiful music.
Contact wmfestival.co.za info@wmfestival.co.za 076 129 8180 @wm_festival
KWAZULU-NATAL
Africa’s Travel Indaba
DURBAN INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION AND EXHIBITION CENTRE 13–16 May
More than a thousand exhibitors from all over the world gather for one of the largest tourism events on the continent. Here you’ll not only get the latest news in the travel industry; it is also an excellent professional networking opportunity that will offer an insightful view on the world of leisure travellers.
Contact indaba-southafrica. co.za exhibitor@ indaba-southafrica.co.za
011 476 5104