Events
We provide an overview of various Garden Route Events, concerts, sporting events and festivals such as the annual Oyster Festival in winter (July), marathons, sailing regattas and sporting water activities, mountain bike events, golf events, concerts, local events and much more.
Wednesday, 27. April till Sunday 01. Mai 2016
A very popular and colourful festival and highlight of the international Gay Calender. The Pink Loerie Mardi Gras offers 4 days of entertainment for Gay people and everybody that enjoyes good entertainment and a unique carneval atmosphere. Not to be missed is the Street Parade.
Street Parade: Saturday, 30. April 2016 from 15.00h till 16:00h
Location: Corner Queen Street & N2 Main Road till Pledge Square
more information and Festival Programme under: www.pinkloerie.co.za
Saturday 30. April till Sunday, 01. May 2016
7 Passes MTB Mountainbike
The race starts in George at NMMU and the finish venue is at the Knysna Waterfront. There will be 3 water points en route. The first at Woodville, the 2nd at Karatara, and the 3rd as you exit the Homtini Pass.
There will be 2 options to choose, the full event as above with 78 km or a short option of 36 km which will start at Karatara and also finish at the Knysna Waterfront.
further information under: www.gardenrouteevents.co.za/events/homtini-mtb
25. March till 29. March 2016 (Easter Weekend)
South Africa’s first and only walking festival offers over 52 unique walks to choose from. The Garden Route Walking Fest is an outdoors and family focused event that celebrates one of the world’s great walking destinations – the Southern Cape coast, with its forests, beaches, mountains and amazing communities.
Unrivalled walking experiences along the Garden Route from George, Wilderness, Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, Natures Valley to Storms River.
more information under: www.walkingfestival.co.za
26. February till 28. February 2016
Garden Route 300 is the ulimate ride in Knysna to share the best rides with like-minded MTB Mountain Bike Fans.
Entrance Fee: R 4.480,00
Venue: Knysna Forest
27. February 2016
The second Knysna Celtic Festival is a celebration of all things Celtic and the festival 2016 is set to be bigger and better than the Celtic Festival 2015. The whole day will be packed with entertainment and fun. There will be a Street March Competition, Massed Pipes & Drums Parade, Pipe Band Competition, Highland Dancing, Highland Games and so much more. All will be topped off with the fifth Sundowners Celtic & Bluegrass Concert in the evening.
Street March and Massed Pipes & Drums Parade
Main Road, Knysna (N2) zwischen Pledge Square bis Memorial Square
Time: 9:15h till 10:30h
Entrance: Free
Celtic Festival - Main Events during the day
Venue: Loerie Park, George Rex Drive
Time: 11:00h till 15:00h
Entry Fee: R 30,00 for adults / R 15,00 for children (2-12 years)
Sundowner Celtic & Bluegrass Concert
Venue: Loerie Park, George Rex Drive
Time: 17:00h till 21:00h (Entry from 16:00h onwards)
Entry Fee: R 100,00 per ticket
07.10. till 10.10.2015
Displays of brilliance - Knysna Arts Festival
presented by Sotherby's
more information: here
07.11. till 08.11.2015
The two-day festival was initially started in 2002 as Art & Craft on The Isle with the objective of giving local artists, crafters and hobbyists an opportunity to display and sell their works, and in doing so to help enhance the community spirit. This initial activity has been expanded to include a variety of other stalls, particularly on the gourmet food-drinks side. All proceeds from this event are donated to a variety of local charities and NGOs - who are also active participants with their own stalls.
Event Location: Kingsway Park auf Leisure Isle
more Information under: Leisure Isle Festival
14. November 2015
Waterfront Half Marathon presented durch Knysna Hollow
Marathon Route:
5km Fun run - as flat as can be
10 km - as flat as can be
21.1 km - first 11 km is flat till the climb up to Coney Glen starts. The last 6 km are flat again
Swim: 800m Open Water Swim (dependent on weather conditions).
Start and Finish at the Knysna Waterfront
Entry: R 30 - R 45
more information under: www.knysnamarathonclub.com
08. - 10. October 2015
Join in the celebration of Knynsa's richt woodworking heritage and history. From crafts and carving to cabnetmaking and construction, the Knysna Timber Festival will showcase exquisite woodworking, in-depth knowledge and skills, latest trends, new technology, live demonstrations and so much more.
Venue: Premier Hotel, The Moorings, George Rex Drive, Knysna
more information under: www.timberfestival.co.za
09. - 10. October 2015
Come join in the celebration of our first year at the new brewery with beer, bands and german food. Live music line-up to be announced soon.
more information here
