Garden Route Events
So, whether you’re a foodie, art lover, extreme sports enthusiast or get a kick out of colourful, free-spirited festivals, there’s enough on this exhilarating route to keep you entertained throughout the entire year.
MOSSEL BAY
Hakuna Matata Trail Run
Where: Hakuna Matata Game Farm
Date: Date to be confirmed for 2023
Read more: www.jakhalsevents.co.za
Garden Route Expo & Outdoor Show
Where: Bartelsfontein Farm
Date: Date to be confirmed for 2023
Read more: www.gardenrouteexpo.co.za
Garden Route International Film Festival
Where: Diaz Hotel, Mossel Bay
Date: 11 – 17 July 2022
Read more: www.gardenrouteinternationalfilmfestival.com
Buffalo Rally
Where: Hartenbos
Date: 28 October 2022
Read more: Buffalo Rally
Mos Jazz Festival
Where: Santos Express Train Lodge
Date: 24 November 2022
Read more: Mos Jazz Festival
GEORGE
PRINCE GEORGE
Where: Church Street, Prince Albert
Date: 15 October 2022
Read more: www.princegeorge.co.za
City Nature Challenge
Where: Garden Route District Municipality
Date: Date to be confirmed for 2023
Read more: www.inaturalist.org
Outeniqua Wheelchair Challenge
Where: 72 Hibernia St, George
Date: 15 October 2022
Read more: www.georgeocc.co.za
Redberry Farm Market Trail Run
Where: Redberry Farm
Date: Date to be confirmed for 2023
Read more: www.redberryfarm.co.za
The MUT
Where: George
Date: 18 June 2022
Read more: www.georgetrailrun.co.za
Cape Pioneer Trek
Where: George
Date: 04 -10 September
Read more: www.capepioneer.co.za
WILDERNESS
Bergplaas Challenge
Where: The Flying Club on Mandalay Farm, Hoekwil
Date: Date to be confirmed for 2023
Read more: www.chaingangevents.co.za
SOX 3 Day Trail Run
Where: Fairy Knowe Hotel, Wilderness
Date: 06 – 08 August 2022
Read more: Enter here!
Trail Girl 2 Day Run
Where: Fairy Knowe Hotel, Wilderness
Date: 12 – 13 November 2022
Read more: www.trailgirl.co.za
SEDGEFIELD
WILD OATS Community Farmers’ Market
Where: Jan van Riebeeck Rd, The Island
Date: Every Saturday morning, 08:00 – 12:00
Read more: www.wildoatsmarket.co.za
KNYSNA
Knysna Oyster Festival
Where: Number of venues throughout the greater Knysna area
Date: 01 – 10 July 2022
Read more: www.knysnaoysterfestival.co.za
Knysna Extreme Triathlon
Where: Starting at Thesen Island
Date: 19 November 2022
Read more: www.knysnaextreme.co.za
KnysnaX Autumn Trail Series
Where: Blackwaters River Lodge
Date: Date to be confirmed for 2023
Read more: www.knysnaxse.co.za
PLETTENBERG BAY
Plett Ocean Festival
Where: Plettenberg Bay
Date: 01 – 10 July 2022
Enquire here: cindy@pletttourism.com
Tour de Plett
Where: Keurbooms Lagoon Caravan Park
Date: 22 October 2022
Read more: www.tourdeplett.com
Trans Agulhas Challenge
Where: Plettenberg Bay
Date: 28 December 2022
Read more: www.trans-agulhas.com
Dr Evil Classic 3 Day Stage Race
Where: Plettenberg Bay
Date: 22 – 24 September 2022
Read more: www.drevilclassic.com
STORMS RIVER
Storms River Traverse
Where: Tsitsikamma Village Inn
Date: 5 – 7 August 2022
Read more: www.stormsrivertraverse.co.za
Guided – Otter Trail
Where: Storms River Mouth National Park
Date: 25 – 29 November 2022
Read more: www.starthikingtoday.com