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FESTIVALS

January

Spier Summer Festival - an art festival in Stellenbosch;

Cape Town Jazzathon - a music festival in V&A Waterfront, Cape Town;

Dusi Canoe Marathon - an outdoor festival in Pietermaritzburg.

February

Spier Summer Festival - an art festival in Stellenbosch;

FNB Dance Umberlla - a cultural festival in Johannesburg;

Up the Creek Festival - a music festival in Swellendam;

Midmar Mile - a swimming festival in Howick;

International Design Indaba - a trade show in Cape Town;

J&B Cape Metropolitan Handicap - Horse Racing in Cape Town.

March

Spier Summer Festival - an art festival in Stellenbosch;

FNB Dance Umberlla - a cultural festival in Johannesburg;

One City Festival - an art festival in Cape Town;

International Jazz Festival - a music festival in Cape Town;

Pick'nPay Arugus Cycle Tour - a cycle tour in Cape Town;

Two Oceans Marathon - a marathon in Cape Town;

Rand Show - an agricultural show in Nasrec, Johannesburg;

Vryburg Show - an agricultural show in Vryburg.

April

Spier Summer Festival - an art festival in Stellenbosch;

Klein Karoo Nationale Kunstefees - an art festival in Oudtshoorn;

Gardenex & Growtech - a garden and flower festival in Johannesburg;

Two Oceans Marathon - a marathon in Cape Town;

Rand Show - an agricultural show in Nasrec, Johannesburg.

May

Pink Loerie Festival - an art festival in Knysna;

Art in the Park - an art festival in Pietermaritzburg;

Splashy Fen Festival - a music festival in Underberg;

Royal Agricultural Show - an agricultural show in Pietermaritzburg;

Travel Indaba - a trade show in Durban;

Cape Gourmet Festival - Food and Wine show in Cape Town.

June

Art in the Park - an art festival in Pietermaritzburg;

National Arts Festival - art festival in Grahamstown;

NBS House & Garden Show - a garden and flower show in Durban;

Red Bull Big Wave Africa - a beach and surf festival in Cape Town;

Comrades Marathon - a marathon in Durban;

Sardine Festival - a festival in Margate;

Outdoor Adventure Expo - a trade show in Johannesburg.

July

National Arts Festival - art festival in Grahamstown;

Standard Bank Jazz Festival - a music festival in Grahamstown;

Vodacom Beach Africa - a beach festival in Durban;

Ocean Action - a beach festival in Margate;

Berg river Canoe Marathon - a canoe race in Paarl;

Oyster Festival - food and wine festival in Knysna;

Hibiscus Festival - a food and wine festival in Margate;

Vodacom Durban July - horse race in Durban.

August

Oppikoppi Festival - a music festival in Thabazimbi;

Spring Flowers - a flower extravaganza in Namaqualand;

Pretoria Show - an agricultural show in Pretoria.

September

Arts Alive - art festival in Johannesburg;

Aardklop - art festival in Potchefstroom;

The Witness Hilton Arts Festival - art festival in Hilton;

Stellenbosch Festival - art festival in Stellenbosch;

Mcufe Festival - art festival in Bloemfontein;

Awesome Africa Festival - a music festival in Durban;

Haenertsburg Spring Festival - a garden and flower festival in Magoebaskloof;

Darling Wild Flower show - a wildflower show in Darling;

Caledon Wild Flower Festival - a wildflower show in Caledon;

Whale Festival - a festival in Hermanus;

FMB Winex - a food and wine festival in Cape Town.

October

Mcufe Festival - art festival in Bloemfontein;

Haenertsburg Spring Festival - a garden and flower festival in Magoebaskloof;

Big Walk- a walk in Cape Town;

Fish River Canoe Marathon - a canoe race in Cradock;

Ostrich Festival - festival in Oudtshoorn;

RMB Winex - food and wine festival in Johannesburg.

November

Pick'nPay 94.7 Cycle Challenge - a cycle challenge in Johannesburg;

Nedbank Golf Challenge - at Sun City.

December

Sani Stagger - an outdoor festival at Sani Pass.

Taste of Cape Town - Sexier and more delicious than ever!

Amazing festival promises to be the culinary event of the year

Having tantalised tastebuds in Cape Town for the past two years, the Taste of Cape Town festival is back from the 24 - 28 March at Rhodes High School, Mowbray (follow signs from Liesbeek Parkway into Durban Road).

This stylish event will once again bring together the city's most acclaimed restaurants and carefully selected exhibitors to attract Cape Town's most dedicated and sophisticated foodies.

Celebrated chefs from 19 of the Cape's most renowned and awarded restaurants will join together to serve their fabulous, trend-setting signature dishes to an audience with a taste for unbelievable food. Taste of Cape Town is a fantastic opportunity to try new destinations, explore different cuisines and plan a whole year of dining out!

Justine Drake, Taste Festival Director, comments: "Taste of Cape Town is a much awaited highlight on the city's social calendar. It's a one-stop shop for the best food, wine and gourmet goodies the Cape has to offer."

With nine new restaurants, top chefs and exciting features, the reputation of Taste of Cape Town has grown into the most celebrated food festival the Mother City has ever experienced.

"Each Taste festival is better than the last and this year will be no exception," she says.

This year's show has so much for you to taste and experience including:

The Pick 'n Pay Fresh Living Chef's Theatre
Fun, fabulous and informative, this is an opportunity to see the Cape's top chefs showcased and in action on stage, featuring demos, culinary challenges, entertaining tutorials and enlightening Q&A sessions.

The Checkers Wine Route
Back by popular demand, this year's Checkers Wine Route Taste Experience is set to rock Cape Town. Clive Torr, along with some of South Africa's leading wine makers, will be hosting a selection of wines from more than 80 top wine estates in South Africa. The Checkers Wine Route will feature a daily programme of wine tastings, tutorials and advice on wine and food pairing.

The Grolsch Beer Academy
Featuring Beer Masterclasses by a renowned brew master followed by a quenching of the 'thirst buds' in the comfortable and stylish surrounds of the outdoor Grolsch Beer Experience area.

Fresh Producers Market
This new feature will showcase some of Cape Town's local food heroes. From delicious, hand-made cheeses, biltong, sweets to exotic ingredients, herbs and chocolates - to name just a few - the Fresh Producers Market at the Taste of Cape Town is guaranteed to inspire and tantalise with real, wholesome, fresh foods and produce.

Johnnie Walker Whisky Theatre
This year at the Festival, The House of Johnnie Walker invites you on a journey to explore the flavours of the world's greatest whisky house. Taste the bold, vibrant, Red Label, the deep and smoky Black Label, the flagship House of Johnnie Walker blend, and the enigmatic natural flavours of Green Label blended malt whisky.

Taste and Buy Experiential Exhibitors
You'll discover a mouthwatering array of gourmet food suppliers at Taste of Cape Town. Browse the stalls and try delicious speciality food and ingredients to buy and enjoy at home.

Kidz Zone
We haven't forgotten about kids at this year's Festival. Clamber Club will ensure that the young ones are entertained with a host of activities for all ages. With professional entertainers keeping kiddies busy and happy, parents can relax and enjoy the festivities that Taste of Cape Town has to offer.

Make a date with Taste of Cape Town - a world-class event where visitors who are passionate about food and drinks can indulge in their passion in the company of like-minded individuals.

There are a limited number of tickets available and bookings are advised. Book through Computicket on 083 915 8000 or www.computicket.com. Entrance is free for children under 12.

R80 Standard ticket - Entrance and free access to P'nP Fresh Living Chef's Theatre, Checkers Wine Route wine and cheese tastings, Grolsch Beer Academy and various other features at the Festival.
R170 Premium ticket - Including the above plus R100 worth of Taste of Cape Town CROWNS.