The Cape West Coast is coming alive with all the colours of Spring! Celebrate with these top September Events on the West Coast Way!
SANParks Free Week
Date: 18 – 22 September
Time: 07:00 – 19:00
Location: West Coast National Park
Contact: +27 22 772-2144/5
Description:
SANParks Week is a celebration of spring and opportunity for locals to get to know their culture and heritage better, and to draw attention to conservation issues, as well as create more awareness and a knowledge base of the country’s breathtaking wild spaces of nature.
To take advantage of this incredible spring-time offer, all you need to do is present your official South African ID at the entry of any of these SANSParks.
Clean Beaches for Summer
Date: 2 September
Location: Milnerton to Melkbos
Contact: [email protected] | 082 873 1962
Description: Join the community to clean up our beaches for summer.
Yzervark Bistro: Cash in the Attic
Date: 2 September
Time: 10:00 – 16:00
Location: Yzervark Bistro, R315, Yzerfontein
Contact: +27 (0)23 004 0050 | [email protected]
Description: Yzervark Bistro presents Cash in the Attic Acution & Stalls. Vintage items, paintings, Objets D’Art and Collectables. 
Russells on the Port Food & Wine Pairing – SOLD OUT
Date: 2 September
Time: 18:30
Location: Russells on the Port, Port Owen
Contact: (022) 783 0158 or [email protected].
Description: SOLD OUT
5 Course Meal | R450 per person
Swartlandskou
Date: 6 – 9 September
Time: 09:00 – 12:00
Location: Moorreesburg
Contact: www.swartlandskou.co.za
Description:
Vanaf 6 tot 9 September vanjaar sal daar weer ‘n uitmuntende skou aangebied word op die Moorreesburg Skougronde. Met die goeie gesindheid van die gemeenskap, uitstallers, donateurs en borge is hierdie datum verseker een wat op die kalender aangeteken moet word as iets om by te woon!
Swartlandskou Damesdag
Date: 7 September
Time: 09:00 – 12:00
Location: Moorreesburg
Contact: www.swartlandskou.co.za
Description:
Damesdag kom bederf julself of MANLIEF bederf die dames in jul lewe. Dit is ‘n dag vol bederf, lekker lag & kuier.
Kom geniet ‘n heerlike oggend met vermaak deur Elvis se Seun, Cheree & Quanita Adams.
‘n Heerlike 3 gang maaltyd voorberei deur Malita Joubert Catering & Pauline Schreuder Catering.
Baie dankie aan ons hoofborge Hollard, Riebeek Cellars, Darling Cellars, Tip Trans & Xtreme Trading wat ons dag ekstra spesiaal en moontlik maak.
Kaartjies is beskikbaar by Computicket.
Swartlandskou MTB
Date: 9 September
Location: Moorreesburg
Contact: http://swartlandskou.co.za/mtb/
Description:
Swartlandskou 2017 bied aan ‘n MTB resies met twee roetes. Daar is 60km vir die fikse fietsryers onder julle en die roete neem jou deur die Swartland natuurskoon. Die 40km roete is nie-tegnies en geskik vir die hele familie.
Vul die aanlyn inskrywingsvorm in en stuur jou betalingsbewys na die skoukantoor. Beste van alles – jou fooi sluit in toegang tot Swartlandskou!
100th Darling Wildflower Show
Date: 14 – 17 September
Time: Thursday – Saturday: 09:00 – 17:00; Sunday: 09:00 – 15:00
Location: Darling Golf Club, Jacaranda Street, Darling
Contact: 072 178 5744 / 084 916 1111 | [email protected] | www.darlingwildflowers.co.za
Description:
This year’s show will be the 100th event, the Centenary Show! The display will focus on the Wildflower Society’s development through the past 100 years as well as the Herbarium project.
The Flower Show will offer a variety of activities to entertain young and old.
N7 Track Challenge
Date: 16 September
Time: 07:30 – 17:00
Location: Kardoesie N7
Contact: [email protected] | [email protected]
Description: Come and let your breath be stolen by the amazing views and Landscape of the Swartland & Cederberg Mountain ranges.
Long to Short MTB Tracks with 20 % single track
Trail run with breath taking water points and technical parts
Fun for the whole family.
Groote Post Country Market – September 2017
Date: 24 September
Time: 10:00 – 15:00
Location: Groote Post, Darling
Contact: 022 492 2825
Description: Groote Post Country Market is a relaxing country experience that you don’t want to miss out on. The market takes place every last Sunday of the month during the months of August – April and is closed during the winter months.
Strictly no BYO (bring your own) food/drinks. Food, cool-drinks, beer and wine are available at the market to purchase. Please support the traders.
Very Spring Market
Date: 30 September
Time: 09:00 – 16:00
Location: De La Plaine Square, Riebeek Kasteel
Contact: 072 693 1974
Description: Come join in the fun: Unique crafts, food & wine, Live music!
Darling ttu 24hr MTB Enduro
Date: 30 September – 1 October
Time: 10:00 – 10:00
Location: !Khwa ttu
Contact: (c) +27 (0)22 492 2998 | [email protected] | www.khwattu.org
Description: Day-Night Thriller!
24-hour multi-lap challenge
To enter go to www.darlingttu.co.za
Early Bird Entry Fee:
Single: R275
Couple: R550
Team of 4: R1 100
Early Bird entry deadline: 31 Aug 2017
The Toffee Gallery: Nicolaas Maritz
Date: 12 August – 15 October
Time: Monday – Saturday 08:00 – 17:00 Sunday 10:00 – 14:00
Location: The Toffee Gallery, Darling Sweet, Darling
Contact: www.thetoffeegallery.co.za
Description: Digital prints by Nicolaas Martiz Oeil de Perdrix Eye of the Partridge. Opening on the 12th of August at 11:30. Artist walkabout: 2 September at 11:30
Darling Mystery Trail
Date: Open Daily
Location: Darling Museum
Contact: www.mysterytrail.co.za
Description: Solve the riddles on the laid-back and adventurous Darling Mystery Trail in the historic village and find treasure! R30 per person.
Sunday Buffet at Thali Thali Game Lodge
Date: Every Sunday
Time: 12:00 – 15:00
Location: Thali Thali Game Lodge
Contact: 082 372 8637
Description: Bring the family along for an amazing Sunday lunch at the beautiful Thali Thali Game Lodge.
Prices from: R175 per adult and R90 for kids aged 5 – 12
Menus change every week, so be sure to check their Facebook page for new menus. 
Happy Hour at Russells on the Port
Date: Every Friday
Time: 17:00 – 19:00
Location: Russells on the Port
Contact: +27 22 783 0158 | [email protected] | russellsontheport.co.za
Description: Enjoy 2-for-1 cocktails at Russells on the Port this Friday!
Russells on the Port Weekend Specials
Date: Every Saturday
Location: Russells on the Port
Contact: +27 22 783 0158 | [email protected] | russellsontheport.co.za
Description: Enjoy a grass fed beef burger served with mushroom sauce, triple cooked fat chips and a Guinness for R135.
Tori Oso eat as much as you like – last Sunday of the month
Date: Last Sunday of the month
Location: Tori Oso, Mamre
Contact: 072 972 3539 or 073 378 8801
Description: Come and enjoy good food, good coffee, and great company together with our tranquil atmosphere at Mamre Werf
Price: R165 per person
Find more September Events on the Cape West Coast: here.
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