Dates for your Diary 2019 |
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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! |
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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 Schools Sport Tournament
Date: 18-20 March 2019 (delegates to arrive on 17 March) Time: All Day Tel: Riebeek Kasteel Primary: 022 448 1228 Email Riebeek Kasteel Primary Once a year, around Easter, a number of schools partake in the Annual Riebeek Valley Sport Tournament. This popular inter-school annual sports tournament, is hosted by the Riebeek Kasteel Primary School. A number of the children that partake in the events are housed in the local halls, and their families book at various accommodation establishments. Book early to ensure that you find suitable accommodation. You can call our Valley Accommodation Helpline on 021-8136669 |
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Riebeek Valley Olive Festival
Date: Saturday 04 May & Sunday 05 May 2019 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 devine olives, food, wine, cheese, pickles, jams, bread and meet the eclectic mix of local characters! |
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Berg River Canoe Marathon
Date: 03 July - 06 July 2019 Time: All Day 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: August - 2019 Date to be confirmed Time: All Day * Marathon 42,2km * Half Marathon 21,1km * Run / Walk 10km * Fun Run / Walk Contact: The PPC Riebeek Bergmarathon Race Office Tel: 061 919 1003 Email - Website |
One of the most beautiful marathons in South Africa, known for its winding route through the Riebeek Valley, athletes can compete in the 42.2km marathon, 21.1km half-marathon, 10km run/ walk or a 5km fun run/ walk.
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Solo Studios
Dates: Thursday 08 Aug - Sunday 11 Aug 2019 Time: Tel Klaus Piprek: 022 482 2909 Email Klaus Website A collaboration between artists, art curators and galleries based in Riebeek Valley, providing an opportunity for art lovers to visit artists in their respective studios. Mostly private and reclusive, the artists invite the fraternity into their personal realm for a rare intimate encounter. To ensure the experience is pleasant and intimate, for both art lovers and artists, only a limited number of tickets will be available and pre-booking is therefore essential. |
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Riebeek Valley Mountain Bike Race
Date: August - 2019 Date to be confirmed Time: 08h00 - 12h00 - Start at Riebeek Cellars. 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: September - 2019 Date to be confirmed 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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Riebeek Valley Go-Kart Derby
Date: 19 Oct 2019 - Tentative date Time: 12h00 -15h00 Contact: Yvette Puchert Tel: 083 441 2083 Email Yvette Facebook Event The Riebeek Valley hosts a Go-Kart Derby down Main Road in Riebeek Kasteel every year. It is always a huge success. Brainchild of Mike Hillier, the Riebeek Valley Go-Kart Derby is a community event which transgresses all barriers. Businesses, residents and the broader community get together on that day and participating in an age old sport - go karting. |
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ACVV Christmas Market
Date: November 2019 - 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 2019 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.
