Spring is here and the #WILDFlowers2016 are blooming – which means its the perfect time to visit the West Coast Way!
Here are our TOP September Events to enjoy on the Cape West Coast:
#TeaTuesday with Carmién Tea
Date: Every Tuesday
Time: 16:30 – 17:30
Location: Unit 32 Northgate Estate on Gold Street, Brooklyn, Cape Town
Contact: 021 510 2685 | [email protected]
Description: Every Tuesday is a #TeaTuesday at Carmién Tea in Cape Town! Pop in and join the fun. R30 per person gets you a Carmién Tea Flavour Pairing and an opportunity to buy your favourite Rooibos Tea!
Sunday Lunch Buffet at Thali Thali Game Lodge
Date: Every Sunday
Time: 12:00
Contact: (c) +27 (0)82 372 8637 / +27 (0)83 275 2825 | [email protected] | www.thalithali.co.za
Location: Thali Thali Game Lodge, Langebaan
Description: Join the team at Thali Thali Game Lodge for their amazing Sunday Buffet. Bookings essential.
Clanwilliam Wildflower Festival
Date: 26 August – 3 September
Location: Clanwilliam
Contact: www.clanwilliamwildflowerfestival.co.za
Description: The Clanwilliam Wildflower Festival has taken root around the annual Clanwilliam Wildflower Show, running for 41 years this year.
The Taste of Darling
Date: 2 – 4 September
Time: See a list of the festivals events here: http://www.tasteofdarling.co.za/events.html
Location: Darling
Contact: 022 492 3361 | [email protected]
Part of the Culture Route | Darling
Description:
The people of DARLING always have a spring in their step, but come September, and the onset of Spring, their spring is even more evident, and positively infectious!
So come and join us from the 2nd till 4th September and let us spoil you with a “Taste of Darling”. Come and enjoy music, food, beer, wine, arts and crafts – all those things which reflect the variety, diversity and ingenuity of Darling ….you will have the warmest welcome
“DARLING” – Another world almost on your doorstep
See a list of the festivals events here: http://www.tasteofdarling.co.za/events.html
Taste of Darling at Ormonde
Date: 3 September
Time: 09:00 – 17:00
Location: Ormonde Wines
Contact: 022 492 3540
Description: Enjoy the Taste of Darling at Ormonde Wines: Live Music with Ricky Nass, BBQ & wine sales, chocolate pairings and kids activities. Picnic platters will be available for purchase.
Albert Frost at Darling Brew | Taste of Darling
Date: 2 & 3 September
Time: Friday: 19:00 | Saturday: 16:30
Location: 48 Caledon Street, Darling Brew
Contact: 021 286 1099
Description: Darling Brew is proud to host all-round master guitarist Albert Frost for an intimate live music experience for The Taste of Darling.
Tickets available from [email protected]
Visit www.darlingbrew.co.za or www.tasteofdarling.co.za for more information.
Sip tea and drink wine on board a luxury yacht
Date: 3 September
Time: 16:00 – 18:00
Location: Departure from the Two Oceans Aquarium at the V&A Waterfront
Contact: Tara Wehrley on 071 266 0501 or www.mirage760.com
Description:
An exclusive Carmien Tea and Groot Constantia wine pairing and flavour tasting experience will be presented to guests on board South Africa’s newest, largest and safest private yacht. The rooibos flavours in the Carmien Tea pair beautifully with the chocolate and other delicacies that will be served alongside Groot Constantia’s wines.
In another unique offering there is also a pairing experience available for children – making this a truly family-friendly outing.
Please arrive at 15h30 to facilate timely boarding
Cost: R400 per adult, R210 per child
Includes: Cruise on the yacht, tea and wine pairing experience
Excludes: Additional beverages available from the full service bar
Bring: A warm jacket in case of inclement weather
Departure Point: North Wharf Jetty, Marina Basin, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Return Point: North Wharf Jetty, Marina Basin, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
TipTrans: Cederberg MTB Experience
Date: 3 September
Time: 08:00
Location: Citrusdal
Contact: www.rag.co.za | www.cedara.co.za
Description: Join in on the fun! 108km MTB and 45km MTB. Kids fun ride, entertainment, food stalls and beer garden.
We’re excited to announce our 4th edition,of the Tip Trans Cederberg MTB Experience.
Come join us at Bydidam Resort for a day to remember,involving the whole community and Cederberg area. There will be lots of entertainment for the whole family. From Craft beer, Local food stals, Coffee stands, Carmien Rooibos tea stand, Cederberg area wine tasting and a playground with a jumping castle for kids.
You can enter either the 108Km or 45Km distance, both winding through orange orchards, crossing mountain river streams, giving you the best scenery the Cederberg can offer. This year we will have a 10Km trail run as well. Moms look out for the Kiddies race as well!
Come enjoy the beautiful veld and its blooming flowers.
The events company, Cedara Events, donates money to the Local social services organisation, Badisa, that provides professional help to people and organizations in need.
This event is made possible by our dedicated main sponsor Tiptrans Cape and others like VOLVO, AGRIMARK, JONSSON workwear, Carmien Tea, Squirt and Spar Citrusdal.
NG Kerk Riebeek Kasteel Lentefees
Date: 3 September
Location: NG Kerk, Riebeek Kasteel
Contact: 022 448 1388
Description: Celebrate Spring at the Riebeek Kasteel Spring Festival. Market, food, kids entertainment and fresh produce!
Riebeek Kasteel Lentefees Half Marathon
Date: 3 September
Time: 07:30
Location: Riebeek Kasteel
Contact: 082 495 3234 | 083 357 4461 | 022 448 1388
Description: Half Marathon R60 | 10km R40 | 5km R20
Riebeek Valley MTB Funride
Date: 3 September
Time: 07:30 registration at 06:00
Location: Registration at Church Hall, Piet Retief Street, Riebeek Kasteel
Contact: www.roag.co.za
Description: 60km R170 | 40km R140 | 12km R80
Swartlandskou
Date: 7 – 10 September
Time:
Location:
Contact: 022 433 1607 | www.swartlandskou.co.za
Part of the Scenic Route | Moorreesburg
Description: Enjoy a great day out for the whole family. Buy your tickets from Computicket.
2016 Annual Power Flower Picnic
Date: 9 – 11 September
Time: 12:00 – 17:00
Location: Wolfkop Camping Villages, Citrusdal
Contact: +27 (0) 83 775 0144 | [email protected]
Description: The Power Flower Picnic has become the season opener for the Western Cape’s summer festival circuit. At this event, a considered curation of live electronic music, friends old and new, and playful relaxation in nature, all come together to create one weekend of pure bliss. Find out more here
Tannie Evita praat kaktus
Date: 11 & 25 September
Time: 14:00
Location: Evita se Perron, Darling
Contact: Book your Evita se Perron show +27 (0)22 492 2851
Part of the Culture Route | Darling
Description: Revisionist look at the history of white South Africa, from the arrival in 1652 of the Cactus of Separate Development on the Drommedaris, through the Great Trek, Blood River, the 1948 Election and arrival of the National Party and official apartheid, through the birth of democracy and the reality of today. Tannie Evita, in English, takes you on a journey, a hilarious roller- coaster ride to freedom of expression.
South African National Parks Week
Date: 12 – 16 September
Location: West Coast National Park
Contact: Website | +27 22 772-2144/5
Description: The week grants free access to most of the 21 national parks for day visitors, especially people from the local communities. It should be noted that free access to parks does not in include free access to accommodation facilities and other tourist activities
Mamre Wild Flower Show
Date: 16 – 18 September
Location: The Park and die Werf, Mamre
Contact: 082 749 4457 | [email protected]
Description: The Mamre Wild Flower Show is taking place this September. Entertainment and artists such as Emo Adams will be performing on the Saturday evening as well as Early-B for the Friday evening. Artists will perform throughout the day.
Entrance fee at the gate: R20 per adult and R10 per child
99th Darling Wildflower Show
Date: 16 – 18 September
Time: 09:00 – 17:00
Location: Darling
Contact: 084 916 1111 | [email protected]
Part of the Culture Route | Darling
Description: The Darling Wildflower Society has held a show virtually every year since that first show in 1917. The ideals expressed by the founders still hold true today. They wanted to display Darling’s God-given wealth for the world to see. At the same time they promoted the conservation of flowers amongst the farmers of the district, who have since maintained the botanical diversity of the region over several generations.
Buy your tickets here: www.darlingwildflowers.co.za
Malmesbury Landbou Skou 2016
Date: 22 – 24 September
Time: TBA
Location: Malmesbury
Contact: 022 482 3180 | Facebook
Description: Jaarlikse Skou Malmesbury perde 4×4 beeste jeugskou damesoggend pretpark uitstallers kindervermaak steakdans
Swartland Spring with Tannie Evita
Date: 23 September
Time: 14:00
Location: Evita se Perron, Darling
Contact: +27 22 492 2851 or +27 22 492 2831 | [email protected]
Part of the Culture Route | Darling
Description: Darling and the Swartland are blessed with over one thousand species of wild flowers that are not found anywhere else in the world. Why? Because the Ice Age never came to Darling. (The National Party came to Darling, but never the Ice Age!) So come and smell the flowers of hope, sneeze away the pollen of fears and make this visit to Evita se Perron a celebration of another Spring with Tannie Evita.
Braai 4 Heritage Day at Club Mykonos
Date: 24 September
Time: 09:00
Location: Marc’s Beach Bar, Club Mykonos
Contact: 022 707 7000 | [email protected] | www.clubmykonos.co.za
Description: Join in on the Heritage Day fun at Club Mykonos! R100 per team, live music, kiddies entertainment and great prizes.
Adapt or fly – Evita se Perron
Date: 24 September
Time: 14:00
Location: Evita se Perron, Darling
Contact: Book your Evita se Perron show +27 (0)22 492 2851
Part of the Culture Route | Darling
Description: “It is 30 years since Pieter-Dirk Uys started his total onslaught on politics with ‘Adapt or Dye’. Everything has changed so radically that some issues have become the same! Julius Malema’s recent outbursts have led to some citizens enquiring about emigration. An ANC spokeman added fuel to the fire by suggesting that ‘all cowards can go if they can’t take the future here’. Adapt or Fly! 1981 and 2011 rolick hand-in-hand through the ups and downs of South African politics. It’s even funnier now, while still chills to the bone.”
Groote Post Country Market
Date: 25 September
Time: 10:00 – 15:00
Location: Groote Post, Darling
Contact: Eldré Strydom: +27.828776677 or [email protected]
Description: The terrace in front of Hilda’s Kitchen and adjacent to the Cellar will be a hive of activity, brimming with delicious and beautiful country offerings. Guests can expect artisan foods, arts and crafts, home ware and décor, live entertainment, lots of fun activities for kids, and of course, Groote Post’s well-loved wines.
West Coast Way is Your Route To Nature
West Coast Way is your ultimate gateway to experiencing the natural beauty and cultural richness of the Cape West Coast of South Africa. As a premium tourism brand, we offer six uniquely themed trip plans that promise an unforgettable journey: Cape, Culture, Foodie, Tractor, Berg, and Wild.
Discover over 101 incredible things to see and do with West Coast Way:
Savour the delights of wine, craft beer, olives, and Rooibos tea tastings. Indulge in authentic Weskus cuisine and the traditional braaivleis (barbecue). Feel the thrill of swinging into Citrusdal on a zipline or challenge yourself with Cederberg bouldering. Rejuvenate in natural warm pools and embark on serene cruises across lagoons and rivers. Explore the diverse landscapes of nature reserves and a National Park, or embark on exciting game drives. Hone your skills in archery and angling, or amp up the excitement with sandboarding and quad-biking. Enjoy horse riding, immerse yourself in the unique San culture, and experience the vibrant Riel dancing. For water sports enthusiasts, kite- and windsurfing, surfing, and kayaking trips await. Go beach hopping, learn about bees and whales, and delight in birdwatching in a twitcher’s paradise – all within South Africa’s renowned wildflower reserve.
For more information on the best places to visit on the West Coast, road tripping routes, hikes, tours, and trails, explore westcoastway.co.za or call West Coast Way on 0861 321 777. Follow us on on Instagram, Facebook, X and LinkedIn @WestCoastWaySA.Take the road less travelled in the West Coast Way
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