Winter is in full swing and the school holidays are here. Here are our TOP July Events on the Cape West Coast:
July Events on the Cape West Coast:
Darling Brew Winter Beer Festival
Date: 1 July
Time: 10:00 – 18:00
Location: Darling Brew Tasteroom & Brewery, 48 Caledon Street, Darling
Contact: 021 286 1099 | [email protected]
Description: Darling Brew presents, the much anticipated, Darling Winter Beer Festival for the second year in a row.
Shane at Marc’s Beach Bar Club Mykonos
Date: 1 July
Time: 13:30 – 18:00
Location: Marc’s Beach Bar, Club Mykonos
Contact: +27 (0) 81 410 7989
Christo Lotz at Marc’s Beach Bar at Club Mykonos
Date: 2 July
Time: 13:00 – 16:00
Location: Marc’s Beach Bar, Club Mykonos
Contact: +27 (0) 81 410 7989
Xmas in July at Evita se Perron
Date: 2, 9, 16, 22, 23 July
Time: 14:00
Location: Evita se Perron, Darling
Contact: +27 22 492 3930 | [email protected]
Description: Xmas in July is an ideal time to eat, drink and be merry at Evita se Perron in Darling, where Evita Bezuidenhout will make you forget you´re in South Africa in winter, just six months away from the festive season! It´s cold, cosy, unique and memorable B a Christmas tree with Tannie and all that is found in the Christmas stocking B scandal, hope, laughter and a sing‑a‑long. The limited season runs for four weekends, so book early to avoid disappointment.
Khwa ttu San Winter Weekday Lunch Menu
Date: Monday to Friday
Time: 12:00 – 14:30
Location: !Khwa ttu
Contact: 022 492 2998
Description: 2 Courses: Starter & Main or Main & Dessert.
R130 pp, including a glass of wine.
Holiday Cooking Classes at Club Mykonos
Date: 5 – 20 July
Time: 10:00 – 12:00
Location: West Coast Chef School
Contact: +27 (0)22 772 0358
Description: Bring the kids to enjoy the West Coast Chef School’s Holiday Cooking Classes. R180 per person per class 
Charcuterie Course at The Flying Pig
Date: 7 – 9 July
Location: The Flying Pig, Darling
Contact: Contact Gil Ferreira at [email protected] or 083 296 4954 http://www.flyingpigcured.com/charcuterie-course/
Description: Spend a weekend with Gil Ferreira learning how to make cured meats. The aim of the course is to show you how easy it is to cure meats in your own kitchen!
Culinary Stars at Club Mykonos
Date: 7 July
Time: 14:00 – 17:00
Location: Club Mykonos
Contact: +27 (0)22 772 0358
Sam & Calla at Marc’s Beach Bar Club Mykonos
Date: 8 & 9 July
Time: 15:00 – 18:00
Location: Marc’s Beach Bar, Club Mykonos
Contact: +27 (0) 81 410 7989
Berg River Canoe Marathon
Date: 11 – 15 July
Time: 08:00 – 17:00
Location: Velddrif
Contact: http://www.berg.org.za
Description: The Berg River Canoe Marathon covers 240km from Paarl to Velddrift over four stages in July every year
Berg River Winter Carnival
Date: 15 July
Time: 10:30 – 16:00
Location: Velddrif
Contact: +27 (0)22 7831 821 | [email protected]
Description: Billed as one of the toughest water races in the Western Cape, the paddling marathon challenges brave men and women to take on the mighty stretch of Berg River that winds its way from the hills of Paarl to its mouth at the Atlantic Ocean in Velddrif (about 160km from Cape Town). The gruelling four-day race ends with a community festival for young and old (as well as the fit and unfit) that features a smorgasbord of fun activities, live entertainment and arts and crafts. Along with cheering on competitors as they cross the finish line at the Carinus Bridge, revelers can take in the great story telling from Brekvis – stories while sipping on a nice cold one from the beer garden or nibble on some delicious nosh from one of the local hotspots. Not to mention, there’ll even be a fun 2.5-km canoe race for novices with marathon aspirations. There is also the attraction of a ‘bokkom skil and eet’ contest for those who really love eating fish and have the necessary know-how to win! Grab the family and head up the West Coast for an enjoyable afternoon at this good old-fashioned country festival. Who knows, watching all the accomplished paddlers coming in might inspire you to pick up a pair of oars and sign up for next year’s event.
DJ Wallie at Marcs Beach Bar Club Mykonos
Date: 15 July
Time: 15:00 – 18:00
Location: Marc’s Beach Bar, Club Mykonos
Contact: +27 (0) 81 410 7989
Rick Nash at Marc’s Beach Bar Club Mykonos
Date: 16 July
Time: 13:00 – 16:00
Location: Marc’s Beach Bar, Club Mykonos
Contact: +27 (0) 81 410 7989
The Professors at Marc’s Beach Bar Club Mykonos
Date: 22 July
Time: 15:00 – 18:00
Location: Marc’s Beach Bar, Club Mykonos
Contact: +27 (0) 81 410 7989
World Food Festival at Russells on the Port
Date: 30 May – 31 August
Location: Russells on the Port, Port Owen
Contact: 022 783 0158 | [email protected]
Description:
Introducing our ‘World Food Festival’ – a tantalising variety of themed food evenings starting from Tuesday 30 May 2017 until 31 August 2017.
• TUESDAY | Little Italy
Authentic pasta and woodfired pizzas
Ask your waiter for Special Offers on selected Wines
• WEDNESDAY | A Taste of India
A selection of Indian curries
Ask your waiter for Special Offers on our Lager
• THURSDAY | Spanish Style Tapas
Tasting plates
Ask your waiter for Special Offers on Sangria
• FRIDAY | Best Fish & Chips on the West Coast
Crispy beer batter | triple cooked chips | minted peas | tartar sauce
2 for 1 Cocktail Special between 5 –7pm
• SATURDAY | Burger Night
Farmer Angus grass-fed beef | fat chips | crispy bacon
Darling caciotta cheese | mushroom sauce
Ask your waiter for Special Offers on selected Beers on Tap
• SUNDAY | Traditional Sunday Roast
Roast beef | Yorkshire pudding | trimmings
Booking Essential
022 783 0158 | [email protected].
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
Menues 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
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