Sleepy little Hermanus goes big! Grab your family or friends and venture to this arty and fun festival which claims to be the ONLY Enviro-Arts Festival in South Africa.

Food, flirting & frolicking in the friendly bay
The stars of the show are the great citizens of the deep who swim thousands of miles from Antarctica to flirt, frolic and procreate in the friendly bay. Joining them are thousands o... more information

Go gourmet gallivanting this winter
If you have a pioneering palate or want to get out and enjoy South Africa’s varied culture and cuisine with a bunch of friends then don't miss this exceptional eating experience! The Cape’s top restaurants pull out all the stops to offer you Grand Gourmet dining from the flavours of Thai to Italian, Cajun to Greek. Grab your family and friends and go gourmet gallivanting during this fortn... more information

The definition of good living comes to Jozi!
Jozi’s home of the Stars, the Coca Cola Dome, is the venue for the hugely successful Gauteng Good Food & Wine Show. Southern Africa’s finest culinary Expo promises to bring Gauteng gourmets, gourmands and good-life devotees a sensational line-up of the finest local and international celebrity chefs. Watch them flame it up in no less than nine state-of-the-art kitchen theatres... more information

The world's oyster hotspot just has to be Knysna – after all, ten days dedicated to slurping indulgence, the swigging of ice-cold Graça and sexy sensations pay tribute to a simple aphrodisiac shellfish called oyster.

What is the hype about?
There'a an overwhelming array of exciting events to tantalize the oldies, boldies, foodies and kiddies. This year’s Pick ‘n Pay Knysna Oyster Festival will once ... more information

Much more than just Pink Pride!
The sight of a Knysna loerie (a revered and exquisitely beautiful local bird) flitting about in the forest spawned the idea of this celebration of gay freedom and culture. And so the carnivalesque Pink Loerie was born - complete with feather boa, false eyelashes, glitter lipstick, and an unadulterated sense of fun.

Mass Gay Wedding & Pink Bungee
Expect lots of ... more information

An 'Affair' not to be missed - visit the Wine Routes at the Waterfront!
The vibrant atmosphere of the V&A will be showcasing many of the Cape’s top wine estates, producers and boutique wineries at this well organised unique event. Mingle with passionate wine makers and wine fundis at the annual Cape Times V&A Waterfront Wine Festival as you sample over 350 of the Western Cape's finest wines from 75 estates under on... more information

'Words Create Worlds' ...and words have power!
Over 50 000 bibliophiles of all persuasions flocked to the 2007 fair - the largest number of folk to come through the doors for a convention at CTICC. The Cape Town Book Fair is an exciting, vibrant meeting place and arena to bring together readers, writers and publishers in meaningful exchanges of concepts that build a new South Africa. Whether your passion is crime writing, ... more information

Go Big in the Boland! Stellies brings on a serious winter jol.
Meet the winemakers, sample over 500 wines and get vino cred with varietal comparative tastings. And the fun doesn't stop there - check out how Stellenbosch celebrities and winemakers battle it out in the kitchen!

Drool at the contest of the über chefs as they sizzle and sweat in out under your nose. There are wines on ... more information

Do you love a challenge? The City of Gold is calling on all big and small Armstrongs to load up with carbs and push into the pedals at the annual Pick n'Pay 94.7 Cycle Challenge extravaganza.

Started by Midrand Country Cyclists ( MCC) in 1997 with a field of just over five thousand cyclists, the race has become the biggest cycling race in Gauteng. In 2007 there were close on 30 000 participants. "Crawl, walk, then run.... more information

Eat, drink and be cherry!
Satiate your sweet tooth and spoeg a few cherry stones at one of South Africa's most popular fruity festivals. Join the Eastern Free State town of Ficksburg to celebrate 41 years of the Cherry Festival. It’s the oldest crop festival in South Africa and it’s going to be cherry delicious.

The star attraction is the tiny ruby-red fruit just ripe for the picking. Most ... more information

Go absolutely apricot, it’s carnival time, folks!
Grab your family and friends and pack your party shoes to join the merry throng of street performers led by Miss Apricot and Mr Pip to celebrate the apricot harvest in the quaint little town of McGregor.

It's the good life in the Karoo.
Celebrating Mother Earth’s bounty comes naturally in the attractive little Karoo dorp of McGregor. The well-pres... more information

Life is good and summer is here!
Celebrate wine, food, music and adventure at this fun-filled family weekend hosted by wine farms from Rawsonville, Slanghoek, Goudini and the Breede River. Just a hop and a skip away from Cape Town, the Breedekloof encompasses sparkling rivers, vineyards and majestic mountains into a natural outdoor playground.

Sip award winning wines and get wine blending cred. ... more information

Go Tribal! Join a colourful cultural celebration
Herero Day is a vibrant festival held to honour the Herero people’s ancestors in Okahandja. It’s an awesome spectacle for those who line the streets to watch the procession of proud Herero’s in their traditional costumes. The women look impressive in brightly coloured Victorian-style dresses with elaborate headgear shaped like cattle horns, and the men wear khaki suits.

Off beat New Year ‘arty farty party’
Join the folk of Nieu Bethesda for a New Year party that is a beautiful and inspiring way to welcome the New Year. Home to the famous Owl House and written about in Athol Fugard’s play, Road to Mecca, the village of Nieu Bethesda is something special. It’s as though the stark beauty of the Karoo has imbued everything with a distinct charm. Here the villagers celebrate New Year with an in... more information

Following in the footsteps of the San …this is totally off the wall!
Do you need a new challenge, personal odyssey or adventure in your life? Become a human camel for seven days and trek across 250 kilometres of arid terrain in temperatures reaching in excess of 40 degrees C. The 'Big Daddy' of South African running is almost here and has earned its place in the international calendar of extreme marathons, drawing competito... more information

What is the Tourism Indaba all about?
Indaba, one of three most visited trade shows in the world, brings together a showcase of Southern African tourism products and services for the international travel trade. Exhibitors in the DEC (Durban Exhibition Centre) include provincial authorities and provincial products. In the ICC (International Convention Centre), exhibitor categories include accommodation, tour operators, game ... more information

Route 62 goes totally off the wall! The Robertson Wine Valley pulls out all the corks for their annual Wacky Wine Weekend.
Nestled just off centre of the world’s longest wine route, the Breede River Valley Wine Route, the Robertson area is know as the valley of wine, roses, fine horses and good old fashioned warm hospitality. Leave the city behind and hit the road with the kids and your dancing shoes for a fun filled weeken... more information

Laugh yourself silly - Comedy Revolution Tour hits Grahamstown
Ha ha, be warned - you could split your sides guffawing, roll in the aisle with tears streaming down your cheeks or even wet your pants. South Africa's largest ever stand-up tour will be cruising in to 'Die Taphuis' on Friday, the 16th of May, to bring audiences of the 'City of Saints' & Sinners a world-class comedy line-up.

And the chort... more information