Events in South Africa

Breedekloof Outdoor Festival
Breedekloof, Western Cape Town
October 8 - October 10, 2010

The weekend-long Breedekloof Outdoor Festival takes place at wineries and cellars all around Breedekloof, in the Western Cape. It is full of fun activities which include quad-biking, stand up comedy, hot air ballooning, a tagged fishing contest and lots of live music. If you feel inclined you can also participate in the Deetlefs Night Run, which are 5km and 10km runs through the vineyards. There’s also a wide range of food to enjoy from oysters to a crocodile spitbraai (barbecue) while sampling the regions award-winning wines.

Ficksburg Cherry Festival
Ficksburg
November 18 - November 20, 2010

Each year Ficksburg produces about 500 tons of cherries, which represents around 95% of the South African harvest. The Ficksburg Cherry Festival celebrates the town’s favorite crop, with events like tasting, pickings and lots of family entertainment. You will also find horse shows, flower shows, a Mr Cherry Pip and Miss Cherry Blossom competition and a fun run. The festival ends with a carnival parade and a fireworks display.

OBZfestival
Observatory, Cape Town
December, 2010

OBZfestival takes place in Observatory, Cape Town every year on the first week of December. This festival is celebrates the beginning of summer with a street festival that features music, film screenings arts & crafts and children's activities. The music is separated into their different sections by genres, you will find area’s with live funk, soul, hip-hop, rock, ska, reggae and Afro pop performed by South Africa’s emerging urban bands.