Annual Events in the Swartland

Malmesbury 15 - 17 FEBRUARY 2019

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BUITE EKSPO

Malmesbury 5-6 APRIL 2019

SWARTLAND RALLY
Charity Bikers Braai

Riebeek Valley 4-5 MAY 2019

Riebeek Valley
OLIVE FESTIVAL

Malmesbury SAT 13 APRIL 2019

Mountain Bike Marathon
Amarider 100 & 50 Miler

The 10th Amarider 100Miler will be presented by The Bike Hub and will take place in Malmesbury on the 19th of May 2018.
This individual one-day mountain bike ultra-marathon of 160km is affordable and a very special event.
The shorter route option of the 50Miler (80km), starts at the halfway mark at Riebeeck Kasteel and ends with the 100Miler riders at the Malmesbury Showgrounds. This event also provides an opportunity for keen riders to taste endurance riding along with twist and turns against the clock.
Only pre-entries will be accepted for both distances. Entries are limited - enter on the website.

Amarider Event Office
021 884 4752
info@amarider.co.za
www.amarider100miler.co.za
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Môreson Farm N7 SAT 11 MAY 2019

Veteran Tractor
Plowing Day

Berg River 3-6 JULY 2019

BERG RIVER
CANOE MARATHON

Sweeping changes have been made to the format of the iconic Berg River Canoe Marathon that will take place from Paarl to Velddrif from 11 to 14 July 2018, modernising the race and adapting to suggestions from its paddlers.
The biggest change is the conversion of the race, which has been a solo challenge since it’s inception in 1962, to a two-person team event, mirroring the trend the has become popular in mountain biking.
Read more on the website here.

Anthony Penderis
082 306 0331
anthony.penderis@gmail.com
www.berg.org.za
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Riebeek Valley TBC AUGUST 2019

PPC RIEBEEK
BERG MARATHON

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.

Ilze Vlok
079 523 5145
ppcrbm@ppc.co.za

Book Riebeek Valley accommodationn online at www.roomsinriebeek.co.za
or visit the official Tourism website at www.riebeekvalley.info

Riebeek Valley 8-11 AUGUST 2019

SOLO STUDIOS
Intimate Art Encounters

Hosted in and around the towns of Riebeek Kasteel and Riebeek West, Solo Studios is a collaboration between artists, art curators and galleries based in the area, and has been created to provide an opportunity for art collectors to visit artists in their studios to view and purchase their art. Mostly private and reclusive, the artists invite the fraternity into their personal realm for a rare intimate encounter.

Klaus Piprek
074 209 6838
klaus@solostudios.co.za
www.solostudios.co.za
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Riebeek Valley SAT 24 AUGUST 2019

Riebeek Valley
Mountain Bike Race

Come and enjoy the natural beauty of the Riebeek Valley – on your mountain bike. The 35 km route will take you through vineyards, olive groves and up against the slopes of the Kasteelberg. And for the not-so-adventurous; take the 15 km route.
Come and enjoy our beautiful valley and experience our annual Church Bazaar with lots of fun for the whole family.

Jacobus Bruwer
082 523 9804
kbruwer@intekom.za
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Book Riebeek Valley accommodationn online at www.roomsinriebeek.co.za
or visit the official Tourism website at www.riebeekvalley.info

Moorreesburg 11 - 14 SEPTEMBER 2019

Swartland
Agricultural Show

One of the biggest agricultural shows in the Western and Southern Cape regions with more than 10 000 visitors attending annually. Presented at the Moorreesburg Show Grounds, participants from far and wide show their championship horses, cattle, sheep and other farm animals. Popular South African artists provide entertainment at the Wine Garden and exhibitors from all over the country demonstrate and sell their products to the public.

Dorothy Visser
022 433 1607
082 784 5089
info@swartlandskou.co.za
www.swartlandskou.co.za
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Piket-Bo-Berg 18-20 OCTOBER 2019

THE U
MTB Stage Race

Join only 100 selected teams for an unforgettable weekend!

You will enjoy
2 days of unforgettable authentic technical mountain biking with the addition of the Prologue on Friday afternoon • the privacy of your own tent, camping next to the dam • relaxing afternoons and evenings in the chill zone next to the dam • a goodie bag and legendary event t-shirt

What's on the menu?
7 meals showcasing some of our best local produce paired with some of the best local wines, beers and teas • the menu will be confirmed • 24h snack bar

Also available
Bicycle tech support and service by Bike Addict, Malmesbury • recovery treatments by EPT Recovery Specialists • glamping accommodation available for 9 teams on a first come first serve basis • luxury accommodation available for 15 teams on a first come first serve basis

Piket-Bo-Berg Trails
www.piketbobergtrails.com/the-u
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Malmesbury 24-26 October 2019

Malmesbury
Agricultural Show

Riebeek Kasteel TBC 5 OCTOBER 2019

Riebeek Valley
GO-KART DERBY

Children of all ages can participate in this fun event. 'Downhill Dash' races take place from the top of Main Road in Riebeek Kasteel and an Obstacle Course on the Kasteel Square, along with market stalls (manned by the children themselves and the various school PTA’s), other children’s activities and beer & wine tent for the adults.

Yvette Puchert
083 441 2083
yvettepuchert@telkomsa.net
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Book Riebeek Valley accommodationn online at www.roomsinriebeek.co.za
or visit the official Tourism website at www.riebeekvalley.info

Riebeek Kasteel 2 NOVEMBER 2019

Swartland Producers
Street Party

Make a summer pilgrimage to the heart of the Swartland to enjoy the best wines from the region, including all the well known faces PLUS a few new ones.

There will also be live tunes and a fair share of festivity.
Included in the price is lekker local street food to keep you going.

Tickets are R450 pp and includes tasting of all the wines & some lekker local street food.

Get your tickets here: SIP Street Party Tickets
Visit the Facebook Page

Swartland Country Markets

The Village Market Riebeek West

Kattebak Mark Riebeek Kasteel

Langsdiebos Mark Malmesbury

Porterville Farmer's Market

Piket-Bo-Berg Farmers Market

Kattebak Mark Riebeek Kasteel

Piket-Bo-Berg Farmers Market

The Village Market Riebeek West

Langsdiebos Mark Malmesbury

Piket-Bo-Berg Farmers Market

LAST SATURDAY EVERY MONTH from 9:00 to 12:00

Enjoy a wide variety of local produce, grown & produced locally.A farmers’ market gives visitors and farmers the opportunity to buy or sell their goods and share in genuine country hospitality
Everything from olives, almonds, vegetables, pancakes, bread and jam, to crafts and plants are cheerfully for sale. Music is generally provided by a live local band.

Riette Bryant 022 914 5652 • 071 480 8767 • rhb@wcaccess.co.za • Facebook

Annual Events in the Swartland

kykNET
BUITE EKSPO

SWARTLAND RALLY
Charity Bikers Braai

Riebeek Valley
OLIVE FESTIVAL

Mountain Bike Marathon
Amarider 100 & 50 Miler

Veteran Tractor
Plowing Day

BERG RIVER
CANOE MARATHON

PPC RIEBEEK
BERG MARATHON

SOLO STUDIOS
Intimate Art Encounters

Riebeek Valley
Mountain Bike Race

Swartland
Agricultural Show

THE U
MTB Stage Race

Malmesbury
Agricultural Show

Riebeek Valley
GO-KART DERBY

Swartland Producers
Street Party

Swartland Country Markets

The Village Market Riebeek West

Kattebak Mark Riebeek Kasteel

Langsdiebos Mark Malmesbury

Porterville Farmer's Market

Piket-Bo-Berg Farmers Market

Kattebak Mark Riebeek Kasteel

Piket-Bo-Berg Farmers Market

The Village Market Riebeek West

Langsdiebos Mark Malmesbury

Porterville Farmer's Market

Langs die Bos Mark Malmesbury

The Village Market in Riebeek Kasteel

Kattebak Mark Riebeek Kasteel

Piket-Bo-Berg Farmers Market

Moorreesburg Car Boot Sale

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Annual Events in the Swartland

kykNETBUITE EKSPO

SWARTLAND RALLYCharity Bikers Braai

Riebeek ValleyOLIVE FESTIVAL

Mountain Bike Marathon Amarider 100 & 50 Miler

Veteran Tractor Plowing Day

BERG RIVER CANOE MARATHON

PPC RIEBEEKBERG MARATHON

SOLO STUDIOSIntimate Art Encounters

Riebeek Valley Mountain Bike Race

Swartland Agricultural Show

THE UMTB Stage Race

MalmesburyAgricultural Show

Riebeek Valley GO-KART DERBY

Swartland Producers Street Party

Swartland Country Markets

The Village Market Riebeek West

Kattebak Mark Riebeek Kasteel

Langsdiebos Mark Malmesbury

Porterville Farmer's Market

Piket-Bo-Berg Farmers Market

Kattebak Mark Riebeek Kasteel

Piket-Bo-Berg Farmers Market

The Village Market Riebeek West

Langsdiebos Mark Malmesbury

Porterville Farmer's Market

Langs die Bos Mark Malmesbury

The Village Market in Riebeek Kasteel

Kattebak Mark Riebeek Kasteel

Piket-Bo-Berg Farmers Market

Moorreesburg Car Boot Sale

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kykNET
BUITE EKSPO

SWARTLAND RALLY
Charity Bikers Braai

Riebeek Valley
OLIVE FESTIVAL

Mountain Bike Marathon
Amarider 100 & 50 Miler

Veteran Tractor
Plowing Day

BERG RIVER
CANOE MARATHON

PPC RIEBEEK
BERG MARATHON

SOLO STUDIOS
Intimate Art Encounters

Riebeek Valley
Mountain Bike Race

Swartland
Agricultural Show

THE U
MTB Stage Race

Malmesbury
Agricultural Show

Riebeek Valley
GO-KART DERBY

Swartland Producers
Street Party