All Events around the Swartberg Mountain Range
FESTIVALS / FEESTE
Klein Karoo Events | Great Karoo Events
Klein Karoo National Art Festival
OUDTSHOORN
21 March – 27 March 2019
Die KKNK vier vanjaar sy 24ste bestaansjaar.
Kom beleef dit.
www.absakknk.co.za
Prins Albert Kos-en-Olyffees
PRINS ALBERT
2018 – No date yet
Tydens hierdie top-kuiernaweek in die Groot-Karoo fokus ons op die produkte van ons omgewing.
www.princealbert.org.za
Calitzdorp Winter Festival
CALITZDORP
16 – 18 June 2017
This year’s Calitzdorp Winter Festival offers the whole family something to enjoy and experience. Why not visit our beautiful town in the heart of the Klein Karoo and warm up your winter?
www.calitzdorpwinterfestival.co.za
Klein Karoo Klassique
OUDTSHOORN
9 – 12 Augustus 2018
Klein Karoo Klassique, Kunste Onbeperk se fees van klassieke musiek, kuns, kos en wyn word in Augustus op Oudtshoorn aangebied.
www.klassique.co.za
HARDLOOP GEBEURE | RUNNING EVENTS
Klein Karoo Events | Great Karoo Events
Redstone Mountain Bike and Trail Running Weekend
CALITZDORP
11 – 12 May 2018
Redstone is a never-to-be-forgotten experience – cyclists and runners are able to spend a full weekend with their families in the unique Red Mountains enjoying the hospitality of Calitzdorp, its people and its magnificent surroundings. There are activities and delicious food throughout the weekend for everyone in the family.
www.redstonehills.co.za
Meiringspoort Challenge
DE RUST
26 May 2018
19.5km route with elevation from 450 to 800 meter, average slope is 6% and maximum slope up/down is 30%
The 9.5 km route elevation is from 450 to 650 meter with an average slope of 6% and a maximum slope up/down of 20%.
www.meiringspoortchallenge.co.za
Meiringspoort 21.1km & 12.5km
DE RUST
13 October 2018
Run from the Great Karoo to the Klein Karoo through the magnificent Meiringspoort near De Rust. Choose to run either the 21.1km or the shorter 12.5km route. Both breath taking routes.
www.meiringspoort21.co.za
Fairview Dryland Traverse
DE HOEK MOUNTAIN RESORT – OUDTSHOORN
1 – 4 November 2018
From the dark damp fissures of the world renowned Cango Caves, to the snow packed peaks of the mighty Swartberg mountain range, this is the Fairview Dryland Traverse and it is a race like no other. From an underground start to an eventual cresting of the highest mountain range in the Cape, there simply is no equal when it comes to a sense of achievement, setting and the overall spirit – the Fairview Dryland Traverse is a must for every adventure seeker.
www.drylandtraverse.co.za
BERGFIETS GEBEURE | BIKING EVENTS
Klein Karoo Events | Great Karoo Events
36ONE MTB Challenge
OUDTSHOORN
20 – 22 April 2018
The 36ONE MTB Challenge offers everyone who enjoys cycling a chance to participate in the ultimate single-stage mountain bike race in South Africa. For those of you new to mountain biking who want to enter as a relay team, or endurance athletes who enjoy the long-distance challenge – this event caters for you.
Family, friends, spectators and back-up personnel can access the route at all checkpoints and cheer riders along. The route will be well marked and marshaled with no navigation required. Imagine the elation and the sweet taste of achievement when you cross the line.
www.the36one.co.za
Meiringspoort Challenge
DE RUST
26 May 2018
ROUTE 1: Distance 31 km, Grade: 6.5/10, Elevation/Height: 450m, Average slope: 2.5%, Max slope up/down: 10%, Cut-off time: 3.5 hours
ROUTE 2: Distance: 60.5 km, Grade: 6.5/10, Elevation/Height: 1300m, Average slope: 3.5%, Max slope up/down: 30%, Cut-off time: 5 hours
www.meiringspoortchallenge.co.za
Redstone Mountain Bike and Trail Running Weekend
CALITZDORP
11 – 12 May 2018
Redstone is a never-to-be-forgotten experience – cyclists and runners are able to spend a full weekend with their families in the unique Red Mountains enjoying the hospitality of Calitzdorp, its people and its magnificent surroundings. There are activities and delicious food throughout the weekend for everyone in the family.
www.redstonehills.co.za