Coming Events in the Karoo.
Nieu Bethesda Village Market first Saturday of every month @ The Melting Pot, anything from arts and crafts to kittens for sale as well as good homemade food, out-of-towners can make it a full day’s outing. Don’t miss out on this chance to meet the colourful locals of Nieu Bethesda, for more info go to www.nieubethesda.info or call Heidi at +27 (0)82 865 2699
Seekoei Valley Meander from Hanover to Colesberg to Nieu Bethesda – 5 nights bus tour and 4 night 230km mountain bike tour, as well as Colesberg to Nieu Bethesda Mountain Bike Tour three days of 60, 120 and 45 km and 2 nights at Guest farms. Leave your car in Colesberg, take only your bike, they will transport your luggage and return you to Colesberg. For more info on these fantastic experiences contact P.C. and Marisca Ferreira at tel. +27 (0)53 643 0193 or cell: 082 567 9211 e-mail: info@karoogariep.co.za www.karoogariep.co.za
Booktown Richmond’s BookBedonnerd IV Festival at Richmond 27 – 29th October 2011. Don’t miss this sought after event, because writers are only too willing to make the not inconsiderable trek to SA’s only Booktown in the Karoo, for more info contact Peter Baker on 082 941 1572 or pcbaker@mweb.co.za www.richmondnc.co.za
Dryland Traverse from Cango Caves to Swartberg Mountains and more 3rd – 6th November. Awesome surroundings for a fitness challenge. Contact Carel Herholdt at +27 442033733 email:carel@dryland.co.za www.seweweekspoort.co.za and click on Seweweekspoort MTB.
Raising funds and awareness about the dangers of Fracking for Treasure the Karoo Action Group - Steve Newman live in Nieu Bethesda 5th November, The Old Church Hall, Martin Street 6:30pm. To book call 049 841 1642
Apricot Picking at De Krans Wine Cellar in Calitzdorp 23rd November – 7th December. Celebrate Summer by picking and sampling sweet apricots every day except Sundays. Please book for the extremely popular braai that will be offered during this period. For more info visit www.dekrans.co.za
Holiday Athletics & Street Mile at Oudtshoorn 13th – 14th December. Great start to the Festive Season, for more details contact the Oudtshoorn Tourism Office +27 442792532 email: info@oudtshoorn.com www.oudtshoorn.com
Energise your Sketchbook with Pen and Wash Sketches at Ganora Guest Farm, Nieu Bethesda 1st – 4th March 2012. A course designed for people who want to explore their talent in an informal and fun way, presented by well-known artist and art teacher Talbot Cox. Contact Heidi at 082 865 2699 or visit www.nieubethesda.info
KKNK Klein Karoo Arts Festival at Oudtshoorn 31st March – 7th April 2012. The Arts Come Together for the eighteenth year, book your accommodation now to avoid disappointment. This is not to be missed ! Go to www.kknk.co.za for more info.
