Cape Town Events - August 2010

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August events - what's on in and around Cape Town in this (supposedly) wettest, wintriest month of the year?

The last half of July has been warm and dry - totally sinister!
(While we strive to please our visitors we would rather not suffer abnormally low rainfall to do it!)

For myself I hope August will bring plenty of rain to fill our dams and get us through the summer...

To find an up to date August 2010 Cape Town weather forecast click here.

Hermanus Food and Wine Festival - 6-8 August 2010

Delicious wines, local produce, amazing whale watching on the side. All held at the same time as the Kalfiefees Afrikaans culture festival.

Cost: R95 per adult per day (or a weekend pass - R150 for 3 days), children - free
Place: Hermanus

More info about the food! http://winevillage.co.za/cms/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=146&Itemid=201

Bookings http://www.computicket.com/

Click here for accommodation in Hermanus.

Canola Karnaval in Swellendam - 6-8 August 2010

Canola flowers look good enough to eat - if you like margarine, that is! Seriously though, the yellow fields of blossom are marvelous at this time of year and Swellendam-ers invite you to join them in marveling.

I would love to enjoy the Early Bird tour of Bontebok National Park (not to mention the rare and endangered bokkies themselves) followed later in the day by a Wildebraam liqueur cellar tour. If you are feeling active there are mountain bike trails, quad bikes and the half marathon and a 5km fun run.

Cost: Various, but really good value
Place: in and around Swellendam

More info and bookings: http://www.canolakarnaval.co.za/

Click here for Swellendam accommodation options.

Robertson Slow - 6-9 August, 2010

Have you heard of the Slow Food movement? Well, Robertson residents are committed to Slow Living all year round, and one weekend annually they invite us all to join them in their wineries, homes and restaurants.

This is the weekend for you to embrace flavours and food that are lovingly made and enjoyed, regardless of how long it takes.

Download the full program in PDF format here, and BOOK early now - the guest allocations always fill up quickly.

Cost: R150 per adult per day (or a golden pass - R500 for the whole 5 days), children under 18 - free
Place: Robertson, Ashton, Macgregor

More info and bookings: http://www.robertsonslow.com/

Click here for Robertson accommodation options.

Cape Town Fashion Week - 11-14 August, 2010

You're right, it's not particularly child friendly. But for the fashionistas among you, it'll be Mommy Friendly so go ahead and soak up some African fashion :).

The PR dept is short on details, but it's at the Cape Town International Convention Centre

More info: http://www.capetownfashionweek.com/

Kleinmond - Gravity Adventure Fest - Wine, Woman and Golf - 14 August, 2010

If you are interested in kayaking, traili running or adventure racing - even just as a spectator - this festival is for you.

Based around the festival hub of food stalls, a large marquee for hanging out and a fully stocked bar, you can get to watch the eventsand enjoy time with friends and family in this wonderful little Overberg town.

For those who are NOT campers :) click here for Kleinmond accommodation.

More info: www.adventurefestival.co.za

Franschhoek - Wine, Woman and Golf - 14 August, 2010

Do you golf? If so this is the perfect excuse to leave the kids with hubby while you grab a much deserved getaway with your girlfriends.

Franschhoek will be hosting a Golf Day for Woman on Saturday 14th August 2010. Enjoy a fun-filled weekend with Goodie Bags second to none, a Golf Clinic or a Round of Golf on the Jack Nicklaus signature course and a cocktail evening with fantastic prizes to ensure this becomes one of their most treasured bonding experiences with your friends!

More info: 021 876 2861 or events@franschhoek.org.za

Clanwilliam Wildflower Festival - 26 August - 9 September, 2010

This is always worthwhile and it's worth taking a 2-3 days over it. Clanwilliam is really too far away for a day trip - 2.5 hours of driving each way.

The festival displays are set up in the church hall in Clanwilliam itself, but the countryside around is at your disposal for day drives and forays to enjoy the species in the wild.

Start with the Ramskop Reserve in town and head further afield - as far as the Biedouw valley, Nieuwoudtville and Vanrhynsdorp if you can.

Cost: R25 for adults, R20 for children
Place: Clanwilliam and surrounds

More info: http://www.cederberg.com/flowers.php

This summary is put together with love and care, but errors do creep in! So before you spend energy, time or money on your plans, please do use the do use the references I have given to double check.