Festivals and events – Colour Dots

Cape Town International Kite Flying Festival

carynkaleido — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 11:40:35 +0000

The Cape Town International Kite Flying Festival is organised annually by Cape Mental Health. The Festival has been a beacon for mental health awareness since 1994. It invites people of all ages and backgrounds to lift their eyes to the sky and take part in a shared experience that is as beautiful as it is meaningful. Each soaring kite represents not only creativity and freedom but also the courage it takes to speak up, seek help, and support others on their mental health journeys. The annual Cape Town Kite Festival proudly flies for Cape Mental Health each October. See our website for more information. Like us on Facebook

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First Thursdays Cape Town

carynkaleido — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 19:39:23 +0000

First Thursdays Cape Town Cape Town city has some great places to go and things to see. You can get to enjoy them after hours on “First Thursdays” Art galleries are open, and cultural events are scheduled. Restaurants along the way are open. You can get a copy of a “First Thursday map at any of the participating venues and the attractions are within walking distance. See schedules here Cape Town City

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Gardens at Tokara

carynkaleido — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 12:12:10 +0000

. Tokara Farm Garden was designed to complement the natural landscape rather than compete with it. The layout follows the contours of the estate, with clear views from the gardens up to the winery on the hillside and towards the Simonsberg beyond. As visitors walk through the grounds, the surrounding scenery remains a constant feature. From the terraces of the picking garden, there are the wetlands, the eco-friendly vegetable garden, and the babbling mountain stream flowing into soothing lily ponds The gardens feature a carefully curated collection of sculptures and art pieces set among plantings of Cape fynbos. These works appear along the walkways that link the winery and the delicatessen, encouraging visitors to move slowly and explore. Long-distance views extend across the estate, with sightlines that include Table Mountain and Cape Point on clear days. Tokara Farm Garden opens to the public annually for its Rare Plant Fair. During this event, visitors can explore the gardens, purchase plants, and enjoy wine tastings. The garden includes a dedicated indigenous section, a productive vegetable garden, wetlands, and a mountain stream that feeds into a series of lily ponds. An indigenous Moss Garden, inspired by Zen garden principles, is one of the most recent additions. Pets and picnics are not permitted. The Herbal Garden plays an important practical role on the estate. It features aromatic plants such as thyme, basil, and rosemary, which are used in the Tokara restaurant. Beyond its culinary purpose, the garden supports biodiversity and attracts birds and insects. The cork oak forest adds texture and shade to the landscape. Throughout the estate, indigenous planting and locally made artworks are integrated into a series of well-maintained walking routes, offering visitors a structured but relaxed garden experience. Tokara hosts a rare plant fair anually usually in October/November Tokara Wine and Olive Farm, Helshoogte Pass, Stellenbosch Coordinates: -33.9180637, 18.9187235 See other gardens in Stellenbosch

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Hands-On Harvest

carynkaleido — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 14:23:49 +0000

The Hands-on Harvest takes place annually in February or March and is well supported by locals and visitors from all over the country. There is a lot to see and do. Guests can pick grapes, stomp grapes, sort grapes, plus taste and blend various wines. There are multiple wine-related activities across the area. The Hands-On Harvest runs over three days. Each winery in the valley offers a variety of things to do from wine tasting, tours, picnics, boat trips on the Breede River and so much more. There is live music, activities for children and great prizes. Find other places to pick fruit and flowers here Robertson .

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Riebeek Valley Olive Festival

carynkaleido — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 14:12:01 +0000

Riebeek Valley Olive Festival Riebeek Valley Olive Festival is the largest of its kind in South Africa and is a celebration of olives, food, wine, and art. The festival is usually held annually in May. Although the festival revolves around the olive, it includes a variety of South African delicacies including wine, cheese, pickles, jams, and bread. Local art exhibitions, live entertainment, and wine tasting from the many superb vineyards in the area are on offer. The festival has a route map that includes over 23 stops which ensures visitors can learn the many secrets of this delicacy.

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South African Cheese festival

carynkaleido — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 13:29:34 +0000

The South African Cheese Festival is a celebration of cheese and more, held annually in April in Stellenbosch. A variety of stalls with a large selection of cheeses are set up. You will get a chance to milk a cow and see how butter and cottage cheese are made. Some of South Africa’s top chefs are seen at the festival. Sandringham, Farm 1356, Muldervlei Stellenbosch

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Two oceans marathon

carynkaleido — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 10:06:48 +0000

The Two Oceans Marathon, Africa’s biggest running event is a 56 km ultra marathon and 21 km half-marathon held annually in Cape Town on the Saturday of the Easter weekend. Known globally as “the world’s most beautiful marathon”, the race is run against a backdrop of spectacular scenery through the Peninsula. socialmedia@twooceansmarathon.org.za

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