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| 07 Jan - 02 Feb | Viewpoints 2 |
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After a successful exhibition a few years ago, Edith Biddle, Adri Garstman and Jonathan Davis have reunited, making a stunning exhibition of all mediums.. The exhibition is on show in the Old Gaol, Knysna Art Gallery till the 2 February. |
| 26 | Ard Matthews Live and Acoustic |
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The Lost Plot, Brenton Hill, Knysna
Supported by Dividable Grand
Doors open 14h30
Tickets R100 (kids under 16 Free)
www.brentonhill.co.za
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| February | |
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Knysna Art Gallery - Art exhibition
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6 Feb - 3 March "Annual Members Group Exhibition" |
| 14 - 17 |
Oakhill Waterfront Chukka Festival - Water Polo Tournament
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120 students from various schools will take part in what we hope will become an annual ‘Water Polo Festival’ – the only tournament of its kind to take place in a harbour! |
| 22 - 24 |
Garden Route 300 presented by Rocky Mountain Bicycles
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Rated by riders as one of the top mountain biking events in South Africa, this three day multi-stage race traverses 300km in three days, taking riders on a spectacular, yet technically challenging journey through the amazing natural beauty surrounding Knysna. For more information click here. |
| March |
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Sundowners Celtic & Bluegrass Concert – in aid of the Knysna Sea Cadets
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Steenbok Park, Leisure Isle ● 3 pm to 7 pm
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Tortoise Tuff
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The 16th Tortoise Tuff (Sponsors: Total Sedgefield and Sedgefield Tourism) takes place on Saturday, 09 March 2013 and for the 3rd year the host club, Sedgefield Striders, are offering four races:
For more information click here
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Dan Patlansky Live and Unplugged
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Situated on the Rheenendal Road, 15km from Knysna, Peace of Eden is playing host to South Africa’s very own Blues master, Dan Patlansky on the Garden Route leg of his Acoustic Tour. Endorsed by Fender guitars Dan is one of South Africa’s most flamboyant Blues acts. He has spent many years gigging in the USA and sharing stages with some of the world’s most respected players, i.e. Henry Gray (Howlin’ Wolf’s Pianist), Snooks Eaglin, The Batiste Famil and Rockin Dopsie Jr. Please come and join us for an intimate show at Peace of Eden on Sunday 10 March 2013 at 7pm. For more information click here |
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Knysna Rotary Anns' charity fun walk |
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Join the Knysna Rotary Anns' charity fun walk on Heritage Day from Crabs Creek to Loerie Park along the lagoon footpaths! R30 entry and R10 for school kids - dogs are free! Half distance start at Featherbed Terminal. Enter at Knysna Mall on Saturday, 16th March, at The Bell Tavern, or on the morning. Everyone wins - lucky draws and refreshments at Loerie Park! Call 082 781 6424 for info |
| 19 - 24 |
Knysna Literary Festival
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A celebration of reading and writing, including all genres and forms of literature, that not only celebrates the written word and stimulates education, but is also committed to minimise its eco-negative impact. The festival is ethically sound and embraces socially responsible principles. For more information click here. |
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JustJinjer |
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Earth Hour, supported by Knysna Tourism
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Earth Hour is organised by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). With almost 5 million supporters and a global network in over 100 countries/territories, it’s one of the world's largest and most respected independent conservation organisations. WWF’s mission is to stop the degradation of the Earth's natural environment and build a future where people live in harmony with nature.
For more information click here
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Local Design and Food Market
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| 29 - 31 | Sedgefield Slow Festival |
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The Slow Festival is held over Easter every year and is unique in many ways. Only one of its kind in Africa, it’s a festival celebrating the real things in life: Wholesome Goodness, Family, Friends, Fun, the Outdoors and Great food. There are plenty of activities for the children and indeed the whole family to do. There is entertainment galore, much to see, great competitions to be won and best of all, many deserving charities are supported by monies raised during the festival. For more information click here. |
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Slow Festival Blues |
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This year sees the introduction of the inaugural Blues concert to the Slow Festival. The Blues concert will become an integral part of the Slow Festival and very soon will be a recognised name on the annual South African Blues festival calendar.
This year the concert will feature Albert Frost as the headline artist, with Wild Lettuce as the support act. For more information click here
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| April |
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| 01 - 27 |
Knysna Art Galary: Gerda
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Hours : Monday-Friday : 09h30 – 16h30
Saturdays: 09h30 - 13h00
Contact :Tracy Taylor 044 382 7124
For full programme here
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| 25 - 30 |
Sport at Backward Point |
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For more info click here: http://www.sportatbackwardpoint.co.za/ |
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Rheenendal MTB Memorial Challenge
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Stunning singletrack under the forest canopy in the foothills of the Outeniqua Mountains. One of the most scenic MTB adventures in Southern Africa. |
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St George's Anglican Church |
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Market Day 09h00 to 14h00 Contact Gordon 082 600 5992 |
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| 30 |
Knysna Royal Oranje Dag |
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On Tuesday, April 30, there will be a totally new event: The Knysna Royal Oranje Dag. From 13:00 all Dutch, Belgian and South African residents and can attend the inauguration of the new King in Simola. A special Orange Buffet and live music make this event a true happening. Two centuries Kings and Queens are at the head of the State of the Netherlands. This year celebrates Queen Beatrix her 75th anniversary.. For her one of the reasons for passing the throne to her eldest son, Prince Wilem-Aleander. He will be - in the presence of his wife Princess Maxima - inaugurated as King Willem-Alexander. For more information click here |
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| 01 - 05 |
Pink Loerie Wicked Wonderland
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The Pink Loerie has become synonymous with Knysna and, after more than a decade of sequins and celebration, the re-launched festival of 2011 saw the addition of an arts festival which broadens the reach and scope of this already popular and successful festival. For more information click here. |
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Mayday Music Benefit Bash |
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Please could you assist in a fundraiser held in Knysna on the 4 May 2013 known as the Mayday Music Benefit Bash in aid of a kidney transplant for a 22 year old with an amazing story. His adoptive father is a perfect donor but we need to raise funds for the operation for the amount of R328000.00. A facebook page has been created as well as a website: kidneylink.co.za. Local bands will be playing and we request R10.00 form everybody or donations of wine for the auction. For more information click here |
| 17 - 18 |
Barry Hilton Live at the Pearl of Wilderness and Oudtshoorn |
| www.pearlhotels.co.za |
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| 04 | Knysna Motor Show |
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The Garden Route Motor Club’s annual charity KNYSNA MOTOR SHOW will take place on Saturday 4 May, 2013 from 09:30 a.m to 3:00p.m. on the High School field , Waterfront Drive (opp. the Caltex Garage ) in the beautiful town of Knysna. For more information click here |
| June |
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World Environment Day
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Supported by Knysna Tourism
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| 07 - 09 |
RE:CM 200
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3 stages of MTB heaven! Approximately 65km's a day. For more information click here. |
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Sport at Backward Point |
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For more info click here: http://www.sportatbackwardpoint.co.za/ |
| 28 - 07 July |
Pick n Pay Knysna Oyster Festival
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Guaranteeing you and your family the best ten days of your winter, the Pick n Pay Knysna Oyster Festival offers over 100 sporting and lifestyle events and, with a bumper Young Oyster Festival program, the festival truly offers something to everyone. For more information click here. |
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Pick n Pay Weekend Argus Rotary Knysna Cycle Tour |
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Pick n Pay Weekend Argus Rotary Knysna Cycle Tour is a two day celebration of cycling in the heart of the Garden Route and an official event of the Pick n Pay Knysna Oyster Festival 2012. For more information click here. |
| 28 - 07 July |
Pick n Pay Knysna Oyster Festival
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Guaranteeing you and your family the best ten days of your winter, the Pick n Pay Knysna Oyster Festival offers over 100 sporting and lifestyle events and, with a bumper Young Oyster Festival program, the festival truly offers something to everyone. For more information click here. |
| July |
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| 01 - 7 |
Pick n Pay Knysna Oyster Festival |
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Guaranteeing you and your family the best ten days of your winter, the Pick n Pay Knysna Oyster Festival offers over 100 sporting and lifestyle events and, with a bumper Young Oyster Festival program, the festival truly offers something to everyone. For more information click here. |
| 04 | 2013 TOTALSPORTS XTERRA PEZULA |
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XTERRA makes its way to Knysna in July in the form of the TOTALSPORTS XTERRA PEZULA presented by REHIDRAT® SPORT. Taking place on Thursday, 04 July 2013 this is the only XTERRA SA event that does not feature a water discipline, but instead follows a run/mountain bike/run format. For more information click here
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Klipdrift Premium Robberg Classic 2 Day Golf Event
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Plettenberg Bay Country Club will be presenting the Klipdrift Premium Robberg Classic 2 Day Golf Event on the 13/14 July 2012. The competition is held over 2 days with 18 holes per day two tee start from 10h30. 4 Ball Alliance over 2 days. For more information click here. |
| August | |
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Runners from all over the country will experience 25km of Mountain trails on Day 1, 30km of stunning trails through indigenous Forest in the Millwood area on Day 2 and finish off Day 3 with a 20km Trail along the top of the cliffs between the Gwaing river mouth and Victoria Bay |
| 22 July - 1 Aug |
Rastafarian Earth Festival
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The vibrant Rastafarian community of Knysna invites Rastas and visitors from all walks of life, from South Africa and abroad to participate in the annual Rasta Earth Festival. This colourful, rich festival celebrates the Rastafarian way of life – their food and music, as well as the philosophy behind this sometimes misunderstood faith. For more information click here. |
| 09 - 11 |
Ross Taylor Benefit Surf Contest
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| September |
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National Arbor Week South Africa, supported by Knysna Tourism
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National Arbor Week (Iviki Lezihlahla) serves to promote awareness for the need to plant and maintain indigenous trees throughout South Africa, especially for the many disadvantaged communities who often live in barren areas. Every Arbor Week celebration highlights two specific trees, one common and one rare species.
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| 19 - 30 |
Sport at Backward Point
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| 19 - 21 |
The Dr Evil Classic - 3 Day Stage Race -
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New event! Dr Evil Classic Three Day Stage Race offers all riders who are reasonably fit a top quality, very scenic three day option on the popular Karoo to Coast Event. For more information click here. |
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The Pennypinchers Die Burger Karoo to Coast 100km Mountain Bike Challenge
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This 100km off-road race from Uniondale to Knysna via the Prince Alfred's Pass is definitely not for the faint-hearted! For more information click here. |
| October |
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| 24 - 29 |
Knysna Woodworkers Festival
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It is with great excitement that we are planning the Knysna Woodworkers Festival which is to take place from Tuesday 24th to Sunday 29th of September 2013 and we expect it to exceed all expectations for this coming year, particularly with the promise of even greater support from Trademax Publications, as our official media sponsors, as well as the unfailing support of Knysna Tourism and the Knysna Municipality
For more information click here. |
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8th Annual Golf Festival
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For the past 7 years African Experience has hosted a golf festival playing at championship golf courses along the Southern Cape coast line. The festival offers competition golf at Simola, a Jack Nicklaus signature layout Pezula – South Africa’s postcard of golf, Pinnacle Point - the classic on the cliffs of Mossel Bay and Oubaai - the Ernie Els creation on the cliffs of Herold's Bay. For more information click here. |
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Western Cape Knysna Halfway Regatta and Knysna Heads Race
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Rowing schools and clubs from all over South Africa are invited to race on our sparkling estuary. For more information click here. |
| 20 - 21 |
Leisure Isle Festival
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Once a year, in spring, the gardens at the entrance to Leisure Isle are the venue for a weekend of fun and pleasure for Islanders and visitors. The two-day event was initially started in 2002 as Art & Craft on The Isle with the objective of giving local artists, crafters and hobbyists an opportunity to display their self-produced works and offer them for sale, and in doing so to help enhance the community spirit of residents both of Leisure Isle and Knysna. In later years this initial activity has been expanded to include a plant stall, book stall, produce stalls as well as a host of Kiddies activities, resulting in the festival occupying both sides of the entrance gardens under the title of THE LEISURE ISLE FESTIVAL.
All proceeds from this event are donated to a variety of local charities and non-profit organizations that assume the responsibility of organizing their specific activity so as to benefit from the proceeds. |
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X Lakes (Summer) |
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Format: MTB & Canoeing Duathlon in team/solo format
Total Distance: 100km consisting out of 3 X legs of MTB (total distance 67km) and 3 X legs of Canoeing (total 33km)
Location: Garden Route on section between Wilderness and finishing in Knysna
X Lakes (Winter) is also in the planning process (13 July 2013) and both have already the full support of SANPARKS and Knysna Tourism
For more information click here
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| 20 - 22 |
The Rotary Club of Knysna Splash
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Head down to Knysna this December and join in the fun of the first ever The Rotary Club of Knysna Splash taking place on the 21st and 22nd of the month. This brand new festival includes events for the entire family, from the Splash Mud Run for adrenaline junkies and everyone who likes to get a little dirty, to the Knysna Lagoon Mile which invites serious swimmers into our pristine estuary. The Splash Dragon Boat Race will challenge participants to pull their oars and beat their own drum to propel their specially decorated boats across a designated area on the estuary, while the Splash Quack Attack duck race will pit duck trainers young and old against each other. The Knysna Rotary Splash guarantees you the best family-time of your summer holiday - be sure to join in the fun!
For more information please visit http://knysnasplash.co.za or www.knysnarotary.co.za
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