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
For more events and information please visit www.visitmosselbay.co.za
Isuzu Ironman 70.3
Where: De Bakke Beach, Mossel Bay
Date: 16 November 2025
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: 25 – 28 April 2025
Read more: www.gardenroutefamilyexpo.co.za
Tuff Nutterz
Where: Bartelsfontein Farm
Date: 25 – 3 May 2025
Read more: www.gardenroutefamilyexpo.co.za
Wine Fest on Route with Steve Hofmeyr
Where: Bartelsfontein Farm
Date: 2 May 2025
Read more: www.gardenroutefamilyexpo.co.za
Car Show on Route
Where: Bartelsfontein Farm
Date: 3 May 2025
Read more: www.gardenroutefamilyexpo.co.za
GEORGE
For more events and information please visit www.visitgeorge.co.za
PRINCE GEORGE
Where: Highgate Ostrich Show Farm, Oudtshoorn
Date: 11 October 2025
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: 30 September – 4 October 2025
Read more: www.capepioneer.co.za
WILDERNESS
For more events and information please visit www.visitgeorge.co.za
Wilderness Art Festival
Where: The Wilderness Hotel, Wilderness
Date: 9 – 12 October 2025
Read more: www.wildernessartfestival.co.za
Cape Country MTB
Where: Wilderness
Date: 17 – 22 August 2025
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: 4 – 13 July 2025
Read more: www.knysnaoysterfestival.co.za
Knysna Extreme Triathlon
Where: Knysna
Date: 1 November 2025
Read more: www.knysnaextreme.co.za
PLETTENBERG BAY
For more events and information please visit www.plett-tourism.co.za
Plett Ocean Festival
Where: Plettenberg Bay
Date: 4 – 13 July 2025
Read more: www.plettoceanfestival.co.za
Plett Arts Festival
Where: Plettenberg Bay
Date: 3 – 12 October 2025
Read more: www.plettartsfestival.co.za
Dr Evil Classic 3 Day Stage Race
Where: Plettenberg Bay
Date: 11 – 13 December 2025
Read more: www.drevilclassic.com
STORMS RIVER / TSITSIKAMMA
Storms River Traverse
Where: Tsitsikamma Village Inn
Date: 1 – 3 August 2025
Read more: www.stormsrivertraverse.co.za