Spring is in the air, the flowers are blooming and the temperature is rising! Hop in the car and head on out to the Cape West Coast. We have compiled a list of the TOP things to do and events to attend this September

To view the October events click here

See an extended Events Diary here and use our Routes to explore the Cape West Coast.

Darling Voorkamer Festival

Visitors buy a ticket for specific routes, there are seven in total. During one of these unforgettable journeys between three different homes in Darling, you will see three performances. It involves all areas of Darling.

The element of surprise; your adventure starts on a taxi ride to your first venue, and the performance there will remain a mystery until it starts.  The homes you will visit will range from township abodes to Cape Dutch homes of Darling. We want you to experience a truly South African multicultural sphere. An exciting mix of theatre genres provide for all tastes. Local taxi companies are employed for this weekend to transport everyone to the various destinations.

The concerts in Darling resident’s living rooms, include a variety of dance, music, drama, comedy, storytelling and magic.

Part of the Culture Route
Date:  4 – 6 September 2015
Time: 20:00 – 22:00
Location: Darling
Contact: +27 (0) 22 492 2851 |  [email protected] | [email protected]
Event type: Festival

We Love the Swartlandskou

Highlights of the year include a youth show, National SA Vlaamperd Championship, WP Regional Saddle Horse Championship, Western Cape Merino Championships, Angus Western & Southern Cape Regional Championships (Red & Black). Ladies Day with Jay and Dowwe Dolla.

Friday night live entertainment with ADAM
Saturday night live entertainment with Andriette Desmond Wells, Nic Stevens, Nadine Super Cool and many more.
Date:  9 – 12 September 2015
Location: Moorreesburg, Western Cape
Contact: +27 (0) 22 433 1607  |  www.swartlandskou.co.za
Event type: Show

Blue Bay Lodge & Cloof Spanish themed Food & Wine Pairing

Join Blue Bay Lodge and Cloof for a Spanish Themed evening of Food and Wine Pairing.

R200 per person.
Part of the Foodie Route, Saldanha
Date:  11 September 2015
Time: 19:00 – 22:00
Location: Saldanha
Contact: Deidre or Cheri: +27 (0) 22 714 1177  |  [email protected]
Event type: Food & Drink

Cloof Winemakers Open Day

Book now for the Cloof Winemakers’ Open Day. Live music, kids, entertainment, delicious food & award-winning wines!

Part of the Culture Route, Darling
Date:  12 September 2015
Time: 10:00 – 16:00
Location: Darling
Contact: +27 (0) 22 492 2839  |  [email protected]
Event type: Food & Drink

West Coast National Park Free Week

West Coast National Park Free Week from the 14-19 September 2015. The week grants free access to most of the day visitors with their “South African identity document”. Please note that day visitors may download indemnity forms to speed up the process at our entrance gates: download www.sanparks.org/gate-registration.pdf

Part of the Culture Route, West Coast National Park
Date:  14 – 19 September 2015
Location: West Coast National Park
Contact: +27 (0)2 772-2144/5
Event type: Nature

Darling Wildflower Show

The Darling Wildflower Show takes place annually over the third weekend in September and celebrates an integral part of the Cape Fynbos Kingdom comprising of Renosterveld, Rietveld, Sandveld, and Strandveld where more than 1200 different species of flowers can be found.

There will be live music and entertainment for all 3 days of the festival: Klassik, Stone Jets, The Meerkat Ensemble, Doné and Anya Botha. Tickets are available at the gate or online: www.darlingwildflowers.co.za

Part of the Culture Route, Darling
Date:  18 – 20 September 2015
Location: Darling
Contact: +27 (0) 84 916 1111 or +27 (0) 82 927 6225  |   [email protected]
Event type: Festival

Mamre Wild Flower Festival

It is a must that you visit DIE WERF from 18 – 20 September 2015 during the flower festival. break away and experience the peacefulness and beauty of nature – you will be accompanied by tour guides who will share the love story of every building, even the birds will talk to you.  Amongst all these natural beauties, you will also experience the flower exhibition as well as the remains of the mill’s tools and equipment.

There will be lots of entertainment at The Park (Church Street): fun fare, quad bikes and lots of food stalls.

Part of the Culture Route, Mamre
Date:  18 – 20 September 2015
Location: Mamre Werf, along the R307
Contact: +27 (0) 83 692 0356
Event type: Festival

Darling ttu 2015

This trail is only open to the public once a year and offers West Coast Flora & game encounters with spectacular views. Bring the whole family and get back in touch with nature. Music, local food stalls and children’s activities throughout the day.  10km / 45km / 60km and 5km kiddies fun ride.

Enter here: www.darlingttu.co.za

Part of the Culture Route, !Khwa ttu
Date:  26 September 2015
Location: !Khwa ttu, R27 West Coast Road, Yzerfontein
Contact: +27 (0) 22 451 2202 | i[email protected]
Event type: Family Fun | Mountain Biking

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.

Part of the Culture Route, Darling
Date:  27 September 2015
Time: 10:00 – 15:00
Location: Groote Post, Darling
Contact: Eldré Strydom: +27 (0)828776677  |  [email protected]
Event type: Market, Family Fun

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