Events in South Africa

Dragon Boat Festival
Cape Town
19 Mar - 22 Mar, 2010

The annual Cape Town Dragon Boat Festival attracts a wide range of teams wishing to compete on the open water, while paddling immaculate Chinese Dragon Boats. It's right on the waterfront, so the shore is the perfect place to watch the charade.

Joburg Art Fair
Johannesburg
26 Mar - 28 Mar, 2010

These showcases of African Art come from art galleries and private collections all over the world. 2009 boasted art from as far away as London and New York City. Those with a passion for African Art should make every attempt to attend this amazing show.

Extreme Auto Show
Johannesburg
24 Apr - 27 Apr, 2010

As extreme cars are popular all over the world, come see what Africa does when they want to customize their cars at this annual Auto Show. Time spent here will reveal the newest automobile and motorcycle models available as well as multimedia navigation and gaming products soon to be available to the public. Adrenaline junkies are also welcome to watch Africa's top motorcross freestylers flip and fly into the air!

Prince Albert Town and Olive Festival
Prince Albert
1 May - 2 May, 2010

The Prince Albert Town and Olive Festival has lots to offer, like vintage car parades, fun runs, cycle races and a wide variety of food and drink equaling a great time for the entire family. The festival is mainly dedicated to the adoration of local olives and wine. Yum! Here at this event you will also find fresh baked bread, meat cooked over an open fire, as well as tripe and ostrich kebabs! Can't you smell the delicious food all ready??

The Wine Show
Johannesburg
4 Jun - 6 Jun, 2010

Sample, buy, and learn all there is to know about fermentation, at this delightful wine collaboration held in Johannesburg nearly every year. There is a movie theatre that shows demonstrations of the winemaking process, and over 130 estate products are on hand to swirl and taste. After a few glasses of the finest Merlot, try your luck at the Virtual golf games, found in the recreation zones of the venue.