Hop in the car and head on out to the Cape West Coast for a road trip or a holiday. We have compiled a list of the TOP things to do and events to attend this October.
See an extended Events Diary here and use our Routes to explore the Cape West Coast.
Rocking the Daisies, Darling
Rocking the Daisies is back for their tenth birthday edition from 1 – 4 October 2015, there is limited tickets left!
The time to rock your socks off is getting closer and closer, and with this year being the tenth birthday; introducing three new stages, a bigger and better lineup, prepare to be blown away! From the smooth sounds of the Caribbean Twist Beach Bar, to the hard-hitting bass at the Huawei Culture Club Electronic Dome, with the best international acts heading up the Main Stage.
Date: 1 – 4 October
Location: Cloof Wine Estate, Darling
Contact: 021 461 9822 | [email protected]
Event type: Live Show | Strictly no U18′s allowed under any circumstances
The Weskus Phat Trek Adventure, Ganzekraal – Yzerfontein
It’s an adventure not a race. The concept for the West Coast Phat Trek stems from a desire to reintroduce a sense of fun and adventure into the mountain bike community.
- 2 day adventure, overnight camp
- Year 1 will only have 50 entries
- The Route is challenging, but not demanding
- No racing/timing
- Refuse bags will be supplied by Tuffy, we would love you to collect some rubbish while on the ride.
Day 1 – Silverstroom Resort to Ganzekraal Resort approx 32km, Day 2 – Ganzekraal Resort to Yzerfontein approx 40km.
Space is limited. Registration will take place at Ganzekraal from 7.30am till 9am on the 3rd Oct.
Date: 3- 4 October
Location: Silwerstroom Resort to Ganzekraal Resort to Yzerfontein
Contact: [email protected] or call +27(0)82 672 9351 | +27(0)72 408 6351
Info: www.dhbdistribution.co.za
Event type: Cycle Tour
Yzerfontein Beer Fest
Don’t miss the West Coast’s biggest beer festival. Oompah band, craft market, beer garden and food stalls!
Date: 3 October
Location: Yzerfontein Sport & Recreation Club
Contact: +27(0)22 451 2819
Event type: Food & Drink
Dit & Dat Mark, Yzerfontein
Home made goodness, bazaar at its best!
Date: 3 October
Location: Yzerfontein Hall
Contact: +27(0)76 581 3948
Event type: Food & Drink
Biggest Chair in Africa, Hopefield
Opening celebration of the biggest chair in Africa and the smallest chair from recycled material. Everybody is welcome, entrance is free. Live entertainment, arts & crafts, coffee shop, nursery, homemade produce and so much more!
Date: 3 October
Time: 09h00 – 14h00
Location: Plaasmol Farmstall, Hopefield
Contact: Fransie Rossouw [email protected] | +27(0)74 924 8478
Cinema Night Classics Blue Bay Lodge, Saldanha
Join Blue Bay Lodge for their Cinema Night Classics! Snacks meals and drinks available to be enjoyed in the comfort of couches. R20 per person.
8 October: A river runs through it
22 October: To be announced
Date: 8 & 22 October
Time: 19h00
Location: Blue Bay Lodge, Saldanha
Contact: www.bluebaylodge.co.za | +27(0)22 714 1177
Event type: Movies
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: 9 & 16 & 17 & 23 & 30 October
Time: 17h00 – 19h00
Location: Blue Bay Lodge, Saldanha
Contact: www.bluebaylodge.co.za | +27(0)22 714 1177
Event type: Food & Drink
Camphill Country Market, Klein Dassenberg
Held on the first Sunday of every second month starting in February, the Camphill Country Market offers a wide range of goods, including Camphill’s own fresh produce, their bakery’s renowned baked goods and the herbal workshops fragrant lotions and soaps. Visiting stallholders add their own craft products to the mix, from plants and delectable cooked food to jewellery and crystals. Camphill also has a charity shop where you can scour bargains, and some of the residents run their own stalls selling their artwork, crafts or second-hand books.
A marimba band livens things up with hip swaying rhythms at 1pm, and children have a fine time on the jungle gym, talking to the donkeys or enjoying a pony ride. Tractor rides give everyone a chance to explore the whole village at a gentle pace, visiting the various animals and learning about the farm.
Date: 4 October
Time: 09h00 – 12h00
Location: Klein Dassenberg Road, Off N7, Klein Dassenberg, 7349
Contact: +27(0)21 571 8600 | [email protected]
Event type: Market (seasonal)
Darling Music Experience, Darling
The Darling Music Experience presents James Grace on guitar at !Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre. R90 per person, Pensioners & students R50. All proceeds from ticket sales to their music education initiative DMA (Darling Music for All)
Lunch (optional) R195
Date: 11 October
Time: 11h30
Location: !Khwa ttu San
Contact: Peter +27(0)22 492 2009
West Coast Harley Davidson Rally, Saldanha Bay
The Tygervalley H.O.G Chapter invites all Harley Davidson owners to this year’s West Coast Rally to be held at the Protea Hotel by Marriott® Saldanha Bay. This MUST do event is the biggest Harley only rally in South Africa. There will be a Charity raffle with prizes that include a trip to attend the Sturgis Rally 2016 in the USA!
Making a difference to several local Charities with your support
The opportunity to ride the open uncluttered West Coast roads which will leave you wanting to come back for more!
Registrations close on the 10th of October 2015.
So what do you get for your R 725 rally fee? For riders not attending the West Coast Rally 2015, an opportunity exist for you to purchase Raffle tickets at a price of R350.00.
- Great open roads
- New outride venues and events…watch this space for more details, this is going to be a goodie
- Jam packed rally pack with the all new look Rally Shirt, pins and other goodies
- All new ”Kick Ass” Bands, entertainment and music
- Live World Cup Rugby Semi-Final on monitors in the rally site
- Live auction with some great items going under the hammer
Where to stay:
Protea Hotel by Marriott® Saldanha Bay
The hotel is luxurious and spacious with a homely atmosphere, the big lounge is a favourite spot with their cosy fireplace and the terrace provides a 260-degree view and on a clear day you can see the Table Mountain.
The opportunity to ride the open uncluttered West Coast roads which will leave you wanting to come back for more.
Where: Main Road, Saldanha
Contact: +27 22 714 1264 | [email protected] | www.proteahotels.com
Blue Bay Lodge
Beachfront accommodation with a restaurant where drinks are served to guests as they relax watching whales glide by from the broad terraces, before being served delicious meals in its charming a la carte restaurant, the well known ‘Blue Bay Café’.
Where: Henry Wicht Avenue, Blouwaterbaai, Saldanha
Contact: +27 22 714 1177/8/9 | [email protected] | bluebaylodge.co.za
Date: 22 – 25 October 2015
Location: Protea Hotel, Saldanha Bay
Contact: [email protected] | www.westcoastrally.co.za | facebook
Event type: Rally
Groote Post Country Market, Darling
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.
Children love the tractor rides, face painting, water-balls, guided horse rides, target-shooting and more. And the sheep-shearing demonstration will be popular with both kids and adults.
After browsing through the market, visitors can relax in the shade under the trees while tucking into their delicious eats from the market. Groote Post’s award-winning restaurant, Hilda’s Kitchen, will be open as usual, but please note that booking is essential.
Although pets are welcome – all dogs must be on a leash at all times. Visitors arriving without their dogs on a leash will be given an option to buy one from the SPCA stall or hire one at the information stall.
Date: 25 October
Time: 10h00 – 15h00
Location: Groote Post, Darling
Contact: Eldré Strydom: +27(0)82 877 6677 | [email protected]
Event type: Market
Trekking in Nepal, Darling Museum, Darling
Darling Museum invites you to join Paolo Donnoli as he takes us Trekking in Nepal to Annapurna Base Camp. Snacks and refreshments will be served.
R80 per person and R70 for friends of the museum
Date: 30 October
Time: 18h30 for 19h00
Location: Darling Museum, Darling
Contact: +27(0)22 492 3361
Event type: Live Show
Camphill Village Music Festival, Klein Dassenberg
Camphill Village West Coast will be hosting their second annual music festival on Saturday 31st October. The event will start at 13h00 and run until 19h00.
The line-up includes popular South African artists: Beatenberg, Just Jinjer, Ottoman Slap, Bootleggers, Swallowers of Time and The Comeback Kings.
The Festival will be an outdoor concert, with a variety of great food and wine stalls. Come and join us on the beautiful countryside festival grounds for a day of good vibes and fabulous music.James Sleigh, Managing Director at Camphill Village West Coast, says that they are excited to have Just Jinjer and Beatenberg as the headliners of this year`s Festival.
• Adults – R200 • Under 13s – R100 • Under 4s – Free!
Advance tickets are available at Webtickets.
Date: 31 October
Time: 13h00 – 19h00
Location: Klein Dassenberg Road, Off N7, Klein Dassenberg, 7349
Contact: +27(0)21 571 8600 | [email protected]
Event type: Live Show
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