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The picturesque South African West Coast town of Darling, just 55 minutes north of Cape Town, is renowned for its stunning display of wild flowers, superb wine estates, a vibrant close-knit community, and as the hub of the annual Voorkamerfest (Front Room Festival). Festival fans will be heading for Darling to enjoy the 2008 Voorkamerfest, which is set to take place from 5 to 7 September 2008.
The Mr. Price Karkloof Classic Mountain Bike Festival, set to take place from 9 to 11 May 2008, is in its second year and has already proven itself to be one of the prime mountain bike festivals in South Africa. Set in the beautiful Karkloof Valley outside Howick, KwaZulu Natal, The Karkloof Classic Mountain Bike Festival offers three days of exhilarating riding on innovative trails in a picturesque setting. Add to this the promise of great entertainment and incredible goodie bags, and it is clear that no mountain bike enthusiast would want to miss this awesome event.
This year the Bloem Show will be its 125th anniversary. As one of the three biggest shows in South Africa, it is a festival of friends, family and entertainment that never disappoints. It will kick off on the 24th of April and ends on the 3rd of May 2008, with each day filled with excitement and activity. Visitors to South Africa should not miss out on the opportunity to join in the fun of this entertainment and agricultural festival.
South Africa’s annual national science festival, SciFest Africa is set to take place from 16 to 22 April 2008 in beautiful and historic Grahamstown. SciFest Africa will feature more than 500 events including interactive exhibitions, workshops, lectures, educational theater, a soap box derby, field trips, laser shows, science Olympiads, high school quiz shows, tours, a hobbies fair and a FilmFest.
Bien Donné, the picturesque farm situated between Franschhoek and Paarl, will once again host the very popular South African Cheese Festival. The 2008 event will take place from 25 to 28 April, and it promises to be better than ever before with plenty to please the palate. Enjoy the country market atmosphere while savoring legendary South African cheeses and exciting new cheese varieties, together with olives, freshly baked bread and, of course, superb South African wine. Visitors will also be given the opportunity to compare South African cheese with Dutch, French and Swiss varieties.
The Centre for Creative Arts was established in 1996 by the Development and Social Sciences department of the University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Their main objective is to create opportunities for artists, and to build creative bonds and relationships between the various art forms, such as music, poetry, dancing, filmmaking, art. Seminars, projects, concerts, training programs and workshops are also hosted by the Centre for Creative Arts, to create awareness and promote art to both the adult public and the youth. The centre is responsible for organizing four large festivals every year, of which one is the Time of the Writer Festival.
Spurred on by the resounding success of the inaugural Global Breakthrough Festival held in Cape Town, South Africa, in 2007, organizers, DJs and party-goers are gearing up to do it all again – but even bigger and better than before. From 27 February to 2 March 2008 Global Breakthrough teams up with Miller Genuine Draft for five days of partying in some of Cape Town’s prime venues.
One of the most anticipated Psy-Trance events of the year in South Africa is the Origin Festival which is held in Cape Town. It is a festival that draws thousands of fans and some of the greatest local and international artists and musicians. Organizers of the Origin Festival 2008 have secured the attendance of a spectacular line-up of performances and have also managed to hire a breathtaking and tranquil venue, to add space and beauty to the music.
The My Coke Fest 2007, a festival of music with legendary musicians, was a roaring success. Thousands of screaming fans filled the stadiums to hear bands such as The Parlotones, Staind, Taxi Violence, The Springbok Nude Girls, Evolver, 3 Doors Down and Hoobastank. This year, the line-up for the My Coke Fest 2008 is just as impressive as the previous year and fans are already securing their tickets to ensure that they do not miss out on seeing their favorite bands and artists.
“Afropolitan” is the word that has been coined to describe South African black people who are deeply rooted in their culture, which they consider to be at the forefront of their identity, but at the same time acknowledging that they exist in a cosmopolitan environment influenced by westernized preferences and consumption habits. The “Lifestyle SA Festival – Celebrating Black” to be held in at the Cape Town International Convention Center in Cape Town, South Africa, from 7-9 December 2007 will fully embrace the Afropolitan identity.
The Magoebaskloof forests are known to have some of the most spectacular bird species in South Africa. Hundreds of avid bird watchers flock here each year to enjoy the beauty of the untouched forest and to wait patiently to view the elusive birds of this pristine region. To make the public more aware of the amazing variety of bird species that live in the Limpopo area, the Letaba Birding Route and Glendower host the Glendower Birds and Forest Festival annually.
The picturesque town of Ficksburg is situated between the banks of the Caledon River and the foot of the Imperani Mountain in the Free State region of South Africa. As the largest cherry producing area in South Africa, Ficksburg is aptly known throughout the country as the Cherry Town. The Ficksburg Cherry Festival is the oldest crop festival in South Africa and will be celebrating its 40th anniversary from 15 to 17 November 2007.
Elton John has the reputation for being a great humanitarian and is one of the most successful musicians of his generation with a career spanning some forty years, during which time he has been the winner of five Grammy Awards and one Academy Award. South African fans are thrilled that Elton John will be performing in South Africa in January 2008. His first performance in South Africa will be in Cape Town on 13 January, followed by a concert in Durban on 16 January and two concerts in Johannesburg on 18 and 19 January 2008.
When we look into our hearts we all long for a world of acceptance, tolerance and more importantly, peace. To be able to live, love, dream and worship in a place where color, religion and nationality plays no role in our daily lives. But as wars rage around us, people lose their lives and loved ones all in name of World Peace. And amongst the turmoil and suffering, many forget what is vital to human survival, our faith. Awesome Praise is a concert that proves that when we focus on God and His message of love and forgiveness, a place can be created where a nation can worship, praise and celebrate as one.
It doesn’t matter if you are a whisky connoisseur, enjoy the odd glass of whisky or have never experienced the true art form of this popular drink, the FNB Whisky Live Festival accommodates everyone. For the fifth time the festival, which is held both in Cape Town and Johannesburg, will open its doors to the finest whiskies from South Africa and around the world.
Due to the tremendous success of the previous ten Poetry Africa International Poetry Festivals, it is almost a certainty that the poetry festival scheduled to take place between the 1st and the 6th of October 2007 will be even better than expected. The festival is held in Durban, and is one of the most well attended and supported arts festivals in South Africa.
The Cape Town International Comedy Festival, which celebrated its tenth anniversary in 2006, has become a highlight of the social calendar for thousands of Capetonians and has gathered a following throughout South Africa. This popular event, which is running from 3rd to 23rd September 2007, has gained a reputation for drawing top-class comedians from all walks of life, from all over the world. 2007 is no exception and audiences can look forward to some incredible performances from local and international comedians, each with their own unique brand of humor.
Annually in October, South Africa’s passion for the outdoors is celebrated at the Breedekloof Outdoor Festival. This well-attended festival takes place in the beautiful Breedekloof wine region, which is one of the largest Western Cape wine producing valleys, encompassing the Goudini, Slanghoek, Breede River Valley and Rawsonville areas, less than an hours drive from Cape Town. The 2007 Bredekloof Outdoor Festival will be taking place from 12th to 14th October 2007.
The Cape Town World Cinema Festival is hosted by an organization called Sithengi. This organization was founded in 1995 and is based in Cape Town. Sithengi is dedicated to the promotion and support of the African Film Industry. To expose locally made productions and to create an awareness of the talent that is found in Africa, the Sithengi Organization for Film and Television organizes two events every year. They are the Cape Town World Cinema Festival and the Sithengi Film and Television Market.
Over the last few years South Africa has been receiving a lot of international attention in a number of ways. Many of its designers, musicians and actors have received international acclaim and thousands of
The Splashy Fen Festival is an annually outdoor music extravaganza held on Splashy Fen farm of South Africa's Southern Drakensberg area. This thrilling festival boasts top music acts from around the country as well as plenty of fun activities for the entire family. The 2007 Splashy Fen Festival will be held from 5 April through to 9 April, and is an event you won't want to miss.
The FNB Dance Umbrella Festival is an annual event which has been hosted in South Africa since back in 1989. In 2007 it will be running from 17 February to 17 March. This thrilling month-long event is a marvelous showcase of South African contemporary dance and unique choreography. This platform is made available to community and youth groups. Not only do fine South African performers enjoy the lime-light, but they are joined by foreign dance companies. Chief objectives for the Dance Umbrella's Forum are to establish a space for new work and the development of South African contemporary dance.
Every year hundreds of thousands of people converge on the small university city of Grahamstown for the countries biggest annual celebrations of the arts. The Grahamstown National Arts Festival runs from the end of June to the beginning of July for between 8 to 10 days and is the most important event on the South African cultural calendar. Situated roughly 130 km from Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape, people come from all corners of the globe to participate in and to enjoy the festival.
South Africa will once again be presenting the annual Cape Town International Jazz Festival on Friday 31 March and Saturday 1 April 2006. Held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre this prestigious Jazz festival attracts people from around the world. The 7th annual Cape Town International Jazz Festivals will feature a line-up of 40 A-grade jazz and jazz-related artists, both African and International.
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