Garden Route Events

From Mossel Bay to Storms River, the Garden Route is abuzz with activities and events all year round, including trail runs, mtb challenges, shows and expos, festivals and farmers’ markets.

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

For more events and information please visit www.visitmosselbay.co.za

Isuzu Ironman 70.3

Where: De Bakke Beach, Mossel Bay
Date: 17 November 2024
Read more: www.ironman.com/im703-mossel-bay

Garden Route Family Expo

Where: Bartelsfontein Farm
Date: Date to be confirmed for 2025
Read more: www.gardenrouteexpo.co.za

Buffalo Rally

Where: Hartenbos
Date: Date to be confirmed for 2025
Read more: Buffalo Rally

GEORGE

For more events and information please visit www.visitgeorge.co.za

PRINCE GEORGE

Where: Highgate Ostrich Show Farm, Oudtshoorn
Date: 19 October 2024
Read more: www.princegeorge.co.za

The MUT

Where: George
Date: 22 – 25 May 2025
Read more: www.georgetrailrun.co.za

Cape Pioneer Trek

Where: George
Date: 1 – 5 October 2024
Read more: www.capepioneer.co.za

WILDERNESS

For more events and information please visit www.visitgeorge.co.za

Trail Girl 2 Day Run

Where: Fairy Knowe Hotel, Wilderness
Date: 22 – 24 November 2024
Read more: www.trailgirl.co.za

Wilderness Art Festival

Where: The Wilderness Hotel, Wilderness
Date: 17 – 20 October 2024
Read more: www.wildernessartfestival.co.za

Cape Country MTB

Where: Wilderness
Date: 11 – 18 August 2024
Read more: www.capecountry.co.za

SEDGEFIELD

For more events and information please visit www.visitknysna.co.za

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

KNYSNA

For more events and information please visit www.visitknysna.co.za

Knysna Oyster Festival

Where: Number of venues throughout the greater Knysna area
Date: 21 – 30 June 2024
Read more: www.knysnaoysterfestival.co.za

Knysna Extreme Triathlon

Where: Knysna
Date: 2 November 2024
Read more: www.knysnaextreme.co.za

KnysnaX Winter Trail Series

Where: Blackwaters River Lodge
Date: 27 June 2024
Read more: www.knysnaxse.co.za

PLETTENBERG BAY

For more events and information please visit www.plett-tourism.co.za

Plett Ocean Festival

Where: Plettenberg Bay
Date: 21 – 30 June 2024
Read more: www.plettoceanfestival.co.za

Plett Arts Festival

Where: Plettenberg Bay
Date: 20 – 29 September 2024
Read more: www.plettartsfestival.co.za

Dr Evil Classic 3 Day Stage Race

Where: Plettenberg Bay
Date: 19 – 21 September 2024
Read more: www.drevilclassic.com

STORMS RIVER / TSITSIKAMMA

Storms River Traverse

Where: Tsitsikamma Village Inn
Date: 8 – 11 August 2024
Read more: www.stormsrivertraverse.co.za