GEORGE NEWS - What's happening in George, Wilderness and Uniondale? Here is a selection of events taking place during the rest of September.
23 - 25 September: The Heritage Festival at the George Showgrounds (read more on page 9).
A new festival on George's calendar, this is a music and dance festival celebrating South Africa's diverse arts and heritage. There are a multitude of South African performers in genres such as local jazz, boeremusiek, Mbaqanga, Khoi music, reggae, Afrikaans pop, folk, blues, Xhosa/Tswana/Sotho traditional music and even more.
Delicious South African-style food will be on sale, featuring bobotie, braai, mala-mogodu (aka tripe) and other interesting fare.
The event includes an art exhibition and children's activities. Attendees are encouraged to dress according to their cultural heritage. (www.heritagefestival.co.za)
24 - 25 September: GTR Endurance Lap Race at the George Riding Club
The GTR Endurance Lap Race is a timed 3km cross country route that is repeated in laps at the George Riding Club. The event village will keep the energy up with live local artists and DJs on stage while you run.
There are solo and team entries and runners can enter either the 1-hour, 6-hour, 12-hour or 24-hour categories. The 12- and 24-hour team entries include camping at the George Riding Club. (Facebook)
25 September: Lions CCPP Group Karoo to Coast from Uniondale to Knysna
This beautiful yet challenging journey consists of a 100km solo mountain bike race, which starts in Uniondale and crosses the magnificent Prince Alfred's Pass into Knysna.
This year's event is already sold out, but friends and family of riders can support them at the start or finish line. (karootocoast.com)
30 September - 1 October: Uniondale Landbouskou at the Uniondale showgrounds
The highlight of this event is the exciting South African Saddle Horse and Cape Boerperd show presented by the East Cape Agricultural Show Association. Visitors can look forward to competitions in various categories of horse gaits.
In addition, there will be a merino show, boerbok show and a youth show where youngsters can showcase their self-bred livestock. Take part in wine tastings, and enjoy the entertainment provided by Bottomless Coffee Band. (Facebook)
Local Markets
- Hinenni Community Market: Every Wednesday from 08:30 to 15:00. 63 Bo-Langvlei Road, Rondevlei, Wilderness
- Outeniqua Family Market: Every Saturday from 08:00 to 14:00. N2, George
- Sunday Funday Market: Every Sunday 10:00 to 15:00. Milkwood Village, Beacon Street, Wilderness
Mountain biking at the Garden Route Dam off Stander Street in George.
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