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First Fridays Riebeek Kasteel
Dates: The 1st Friday of every Month Time: 17h00 - 20h00 Tel: 073 307 8289 Sean Location: Riebeek Kasteel Held on the first Friday of each month from 17:00-20:00. First Friday is a free, business-based initiative to promote Riebeek Kasteel tourism and hospitality. Shops and restaurants offer specials and discounts. Take a sunset walkabout through the Village! Shop till you drop ... then crawl! 🌝 |
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The Riebeek Valley Village Market
Dates: The 1st Saturday of every Month Time: 09h30 - 14h00 Tel: 083 259 9915 Andrew Grobler Location: Opposite Kasteel Motors Garage in Riebeek Kasteel This charity market, in aid of Riebeek Animal Welfare (RAW) is held in Riebeek Kasteel, on the first Saturday of every month. This is a true Village market offering handmade crafts and homemade foods. Baskets leave laden with a multitude of delicious goodies to eat and talented crafters and local artists with unique handmade wares get together in a peaceful, outdoor environment. |
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Riebeek Valley Olive Festival
Date: Saturday 01 May & Sunday 02 May 2021 Time: All Day Tel: Yvette Puchert: 083 441 2083 Email Yvette Website In celebration of a good olive harvest, twin Swartland towns Riebeek Kasteel and Riebeek West host the popular annual Riebeek Valley Olive Festival. This lifestyle festival has been voted one of the best food festivals in the Western Cape. Come and enjoy the fun atmosphere, the divine olives, food, wine, cheese, pickles, jams, bread and meet the eclectic mix of local characters! Read more... |
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Berg River Canoe Marathon
Date: July 2021 - Date TBA Tel Anthony Penderis: 082 306 0331 Email: Anthony Penderis Website The annual canoe marathon starts in Paarl on the Wednesday and finishes at Velddrif on Saturday. The end of the first day is at Sonquasdrift - the canoeists may be viewed at Hermon or where they break. There are some changes to the race this year, in that since inception in 1962, this has been a solo race, but from 2018, it will be a two-person team event, mirroring the trend the has become popular in mountain biking. |
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PPC Riebeek Bergmarathon
Date: 03 August 2021 Tel: 061 919 1003 Email - Website This avid family favourite running event, continually being lauded as one of South Africa’s most anticipated marathons, is a community and family-driven affair. The Riebeek Bergmarathon, also a Two Oceans Marathon qualifying race, offers athletes and their families the perfect opportunity to take a break from the city and partake in one of four different race categories. Experienced runners can tackle the 42.2km marathon or the 21.1km half marathon while novice runners can join in on the spirit of the day at a more relaxed pace, with the 10km run/walk or 5km fun run/walk. |
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Riebeek Valley Mountain Bike Race
Date: August 2021 - Date TBA Contact: Jacobus Bruwer Tel: 082 523 9804 Email Jacobus Come and enjoy the natural beauty of the Riebeek Valley – on your mountain bike, through vineyards, olive groves and up against the slopes of the Kasteelberg. For the not-so-adventurous; take the 12km route! Choose from 60km, 40km or 12km mountain bike fun! This is one of the West Coast District MTB Marathon Championships events. Hosted at Riebeek Cellars. Entertainment for kids. Come and experience the beauty of the Riebeek Valley on your bike and enjoy local hospitality. |
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Spring Festival, Bazaar and Half Marathon
Date: August 2021 - Date TBA Time: All Day Contact: NG Church Tel: 022 448 1388 Email Church Office Come and enjoy our beautiful valley and experience our annual Platteland Church Bazaar with lots of fun for the whole family. Sample delicious pancakes, fresh farm produce, homemade breads, rusks and cakes. |
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Solo Studios - The Art of Wine
Dates: December 2021 - Dates TBA Tel Klaus Piprek: 074 209 6838 Email Klaus Website Since its inception in 2016 Solo Studios has established itself as a premier art event through its unique core activity of inviting a limited number of aficionados into the intimate studio spaces of the renowned participating artists for one weekend. Complementary fringe activities and entertainment add to the experience, making it a not to be missed date on the arts calendar. |
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ACVV Christmas Market
Date: November - Date to be confirmed Time: All Day Contact: Gloudine @ ACVV Tel: 022 448 1715 Email ACVV Riebeek Stalls and entertainment on the town square in Riebeek Kasteel, presented by Riebeek Valley Tourism in collaboration with ACVV. This is for the whole family; bring the kids and let's celebrate our vibrant community. Join us in the singing of Christmas carols and the switching on of some decorative Christmas lights on the square on the 24th. |
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Annual Boxing Day Cricket Tournament
Date: 26 December Time: All Day Tel: David Wickham 082 898 9663 Email David Riebeek Kasteel vs Riebeek West! A valley tradition when the two villages compete on the cricket field the day after Christmas. A fun event for old and young and spectators most welcome! |
While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information contained in the Diary Dates, event details may change.
Therefore, before making any arrangements linked to an event, please ensure you contact the event coordinator to confirm all the details.
Therefore, before making any arrangements linked to an event, please ensure you contact the event coordinator to confirm all the details.
