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 EVENTS
For more events and information please visit www.visitmosselbay.co.za
Isuzu Ironman 70.3
Where: De Bakke Beach, Mossel Bay
Date: Date to be confirmed for 2026
Read more: www.ironman.com/im703-mossel-bay
Buffalo Rally
Where: Hartenbos
Date: To be confirmed for 2026
Read more: Buffalo Rally
Garden Route Family Festival
Where: Bartelsfontein Farm
Date: To be confirmed for 2026
Read more: www.gardenroutefamilyexpo.co.za
Tuff Nutterz
Where: Bartelsfontein Farm
Date: To be confirmed for 2026
Read more: www.gardenroutefamilyexpo.co.za
Wine Fest on Route with Steve Hofmeyr
Where: Bartelsfontein Farm
Date: To be confirmed for 2026
Read more: www.gardenroutefamilyexpo.co.za
Car Show on Route
Where: Bartelsfontein Farm
Date: To be confirmed for 2026
Read more: www.gardenroutefamilyexpo.co.za
Curro Mossel BAY SCHOOL PARKRUN
Where: 2 Seemeeu Street, Heiderand, Mossel Bay
Date: Every Saturday
Read more: www.parkrun.co.za/curromosselbayschool/
Midbrak Mark
Where: Klein-Brakrivier, Brinkleys River Village
Date: Every Saturday
Read more: midbrakmark.co.za
HART & BOSCH VILLAGE PARKRUN
Where: Hart & Bosch Village, R102, Hartenbos
Date: Every Saturday
Read more: www.parkrun.co.za/hartenboschvillage/
Monthly robinson pass farmers’ market
Where: Ruitenbosch Fun Farm/Pretplaas
Date: Every Month
Read more: Robinson Pass Farmers’ Market
MosJazz
Where: Santos Beach, Mossel Bay
Date: Date to be confirmed for 2026
Read more: visitmosselbay.co.za/event/mosjazz-2025
GEORGE EVENTS
For more events and information please visit www.visitgeorge.co.za
PRINCE GEORGE
Where: Highgate Ostrich Show Farm, Oudtshoorn
Date: 17 October 2026
Read more: www.princegeorge.co.za
The MUT
Where: George
Date: 29 – 31 May 2026
Read more: www.georgetrailrun.co.za
Cape Pioneer Trek
Where: George
Date: 22 – 26 September 2026
Read more: www.capepioneer.co.za
Outeniqua Family Market
Where: George
Date: Every Saturday
Read more: www.outeniquafamilymarket.co.za
George Parkrun
Where: Garden Route Botanical Gardens, 49 Caledon Street, George
Date: Every Saturday
Read more: www.parkrun.co.za/george/
George Parkrun
Where: Garden Route Botanical Gardens, 49 Caledon Street, George
Date: Every Saturday
Read more: www.parkrun.co.za/george/
WILDERNESS EVENTS
For more events and information please visit www.visitgeorge.co.za
Wilderness Art Festival
Where: The Wilderness Hotel, Wilderness
Date: To be confirmed for 2026
Read more: www.wildernessartfestival.co.za
Cape Country MTB
Where: Wilderness
Date: 16 – 21 August 2026
Read more: www.capecountry.co.za
The Milkwood Village Sunday Market
Where: Wilderness
Date: Every Sunday
Read more: www.facebook.com/milkwoodvillage
SEDGEFIELD EVENTS
For more events and information please visit www.visitknysna.co.za
Mosaic Outdoor Market
Where: Sedgefield
Date: Every Saturday
Read more: www.facebook.com/mosaicmarketsedgefield
Scarab Village Craft Market
Where: Sedgefield
Date: Every Saturday
Read more:scarabvillage.co.za/craft-market/
WILD OATS Community Farmers’ Market
Where: The Island, N2, Sedgefield
Date: Every Saturday morning [Winter – 08:00 – 12:00] [Summer – 7:30 – 12:00]
Read more: www.wildoatsmarket.co.za
Mosaic Food Fare
Where: Sedgefield
Date: Every Wednesday
Read more: www.facebook.com/mosaicmarketsedgefield
KNYSNA EVENTS
For more events and information please visit www.visitknysna.co.za
Knysna Oyster Festival
Where: Number of venues throughout the greater Knysna area
Date: 3 – 12 July 2026
Read more: www.knysnaoysterfestival.co.za
Knysna Extreme Triathlon
Where: Knysna
Date: 7 November 2026
Read more: www.knysnaextreme.co.za
KNYSNA PARKRUN
Where: George Rex Drive, Knysna
Date: Every Saturday
Read more: www.parkrun.co.za/knysna/
Leisure Isle Festival
Where: Knysna
Date: Date to be confirmed for 2026
Read more: leisureislefestival.co.za
Waterfront Half Marathon
Where: Waterfront South Parking Lot, Knysna
Date: Date to be confirmed for 2026
Read more: knysnamarathonclub.co.za/waterfront-half
V-Spoke Annual Pop-Up
Where: Pezula Golf Estate, Knysna
Date: Date to be confirmed for 2026
Read more: visitknysna.co.za/whats-on/events/v-spoke-annual-pop-up
PLETTENBERG BAY EVENTS
For more events and information please visit www.plett-tourism.co.za
Plett Ocean Festival
Where: Plettenberg Bay
Date: 3 – 12 July 2026
Read more: www.plettoceanfestival.co.za
Plett Arts Festival
Where: Plettenberg Bay
Date: 25 September – 4 October 2026
Read more: www.plettartsfestival.co.za
Dr Evil Classic 3 Day Stage Race
Where: Plettenberg Bay
Date: Date to be confirmed for 2026
Read more: www.drevilclassic.com
HARKERVILLE PARKRUN
Where: Harkerville Market, N2, opp Airport Road, Plettenberg Bay
Date: Every Saturday
Read more: www.parkrun.co.za/harkerville/
Harkerville Saturday Market
Where: Plettenberg Bay
Date: Every Saturday
Read more: www.harkervillemarket.co.za
Brush Strokes and Beyond – Plett Arts Association at the Plett Arts Festival
Where: Piesang Valley Community Hall, Plettenberg Bay
Date: 4 October 2026
Read more: www.plettartsfestival.co.za
STORMS RIVER EVENTS / TSITSIKAMMA EVENTS
Storms River Traverse
Where: Tsitsikamma Village Inn
Date: 31 July – 2 August 2026
Read more: www.stormsrivertraverse.co.za
STILBAAI EVENTS
For more events and information please visit www.stilbaaitourism.co.za
UNIONDALE EVENTS
Uniondale Landbouskou
Where: Uniondale Showgrounds, Uniondale
Date: Date to be confirmed for 2026
Read more: visitgeorge.co.za/event/uniondale-landbouskou-2025