Summer is almost here and what better way to spend it than on the Cape West Coast! Here are our TOP events for November:
Darling Corporate MTB Challenge
Come show your colours at the Darling corporate MTB Challenge with !Khwa ttu & Ormonde Wines.
By invite only.
Date: 7 November
Location: !Khwa ttu San
Contact: [email protected] | +27 (0)22 451 2202
Part of the Culture Route | !Khwa ttu
Duckitt Nurseries
Doors are open to the public on the first Saturday of each month, from May to November, from 09h00 – 12h00. Thousands of orchid species, including rare and exotic hybrids are displayed. Large sales area where you can buy plants, flowers and potting medium. Tea and coffee on the house and of course the famous ‘Presby Pancakes!’ The Orchid Shop is also open, week days from May to November.
Date: 7 November
Time: 09h00 – 12h00
Location: Oudepost Farm, Darling, 7345
Contact: +27 (0)22 492 2606 | [email protected] | www.duckittnurseries.com
Event type: Market (seasonal)
Part of the Culture Route | Darling
Deep South at Evita Se Perron, Darling
Dave Ledbetter, Ronan Skillen with Shaun Johannes
Date: 7 November
Time: 20h00
Location: Evita Se Perron, 8 Arcadia Street, Darling
Contact: [email protected] | +27 (0)22 492 3930
Part of the Culture Route | Darling
Lagoon Cycle Challenge, Langebaan
80km & 30km Road Event
Date: 14 November
Location: Langebaan Country Estate
Contact: +27 (0)22 772 2787 | www.langebaanestate.co.za
Part of the Foodie Route | Langebaan
Cocktails at Blue Bay Lodge, Saldanha
Join Blue Bay Lodge in Saldanha for delicious cocktails with the best views! Plus, get your cocktail fix at half price every Friday from 5 – 7pm.
Date: 6 & 13 & 20 & 27 November
Time: 17h00 – 19h00
Location: Blue Bay Lodge, Saldanha
Contact: www.bluebaylodge.co.za | +27(0)22 714 1177
Event type: Food & Drink
Delectable Pairing Experience at Blue Bay Lodge, Saldanha
Perfect location to enjoy a evening of Chocolate & Wine Pairing plus Whiskey & Food Pairings at R350 pp, includes light finger snacks and all proceeds go to St Helena Sandveld Hospice.
Date: 20 November
Hosted by Whiskey Live & Trade Route
Time: 18h30 for 19h00
Location: Blue Bay Lodge, Saldanha
Contact: Nikkita +27 (0)22 713 3738 / +27 (0)73 177 1072 | www.bluebaylodge.co.za
Event type: Food & Drink
Weskus Boerejol, Yzerfontein
Boerekos, Boeremusiek & Boerejol. Live entertainment. Free entrance.
Date: 14 November
Time: 10h00 to late
Location: Yzerfontein Sport & Recreation Club
Contact: Elmarie 071 285 8301 | [email protected]
Part of the Culture Route | Yzerfontein
Lagoon MTB Funride, Langebaan
38km & 18km Mountain Bike Event
Rated Best New Event for the 2014/2105 Funride Season by PPA!
Date: 15 November
Location: Langebaan Country Estate
Contact: 022 772 2787 | www.langebaanestate.co.za
Part of the Foodie Route | Langebaan
Paternoster Seafood Festival
The annual festival includes snoek braai’s, seafood poitjiekos and of course delicious crayfish. The day’s focus is on seafood, however there will be a beer garden as well as arts and craft stalls.
Entrance: R40 for adults (including a glass of Namaqua wine) and R15 for scholars and kids under 6 free.
Crayfish, potjiekos for sale at event.
Date: 28 November
Time: 09h00 – 19h00
Location: Besterskraal, 4,5 km before you reach Paternoster on the Vredenburg/Paternoster road.
Contact: +27(0)22 752 2323 | www.paternosterseafoodfestival.co.za
Event type: Festival, Food & Drink
Foodie Route, Paternoster
Groote Post Country Market
Local is lekker with locals presenting a divine selection of Darling gourmet produce including mushrooms, burgers, breads, cheese, cured meats, olive oils, preserves and much more – to enjoy at the market or take home.
Date: 29 November
Time: 10h00 – 15h00
Location: Groote Post, Darling
Contact: Eldré Strydom: +27.828776677 or Email: [email protected]
Event type: Market
Part of the Culture Route | Darling
See an extended Events Diary here and use our Routes to explore the Cape West Coast.