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Run The Karoo entails a weekend of trail running in the heart of the Karoo from 11-12 March 2023! Experience authentic Karoo hospitality with braais, fresh farm bread, condensed milk coffee, koeksisters & craft beer amidst picturesque sunsets. Run the Karoo is not about crossing the finish line as quickly as possible but rather about a running experience like no other.
*Walkers welcome!
More information: https://runthekaroo.co.za/
ANNUALLY – MARCH
CONTACT DETAILS
E-mail: info@urbangoat.co.za
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Ride The Karoo on a 100 Miler or 50 Miler journey through the beautiful Sneeuberg region experiencing wildlife, water point stops like no other to typical windpomp scenes along the way. The 100 Miler participants will be welcomed to a water point stop in the quaint village of Nieu Bethesda. Ride the Karoo presents a weekend experience where you will spend two nights at Dwarsvlei under the Karoo stars and be treated to a Karoo braai, fresh farm bread, condensed milk coffee, koeksisters & craft beer. The Karoo and its people truly show in the food!
More information: https://100miler.ridethekaroo.co.za/
ANNUALLY – MARCH
CONTACT DETAILS
E-mail: info@urbangoat.co.za
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The Winter Wool Festival hosted by Middelburg Tourism will take from the 14th – 16th June 2023 in and around Middelburg Karoo.
The Karoo Winter Wool Festival is all about celebrating natural fibres and all things authentically Karoo! Come Dance the night away in a Karoo wool shed, run or ride through the beautiful Karoo Koppies, learn about wool, develop your crafting skills with wool workshops, marvel at unique South African made woolen products, indulge in delicious Karoo food and drink, make friends and perhaps some new business connections.
More information: https://www.karoowinterwoolfestival.com
ANNUALLY – JUNE
CONTACT DETAILS E-mail: info@karoowinterwoolfestival.com
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Join in the fun at this annual community event as locals and visitors share their creative garlic dishes! Come and experience the likes of garlic rum, garlic ice-cream, garlic wors, garlic sushi, etc at Boetie’s Pub in Nieu-Bethesda.
This event generally falls over the first weekend of November.
Bring a cooked garlicky casserole-size dish infused with Boetie Bester’s garlic harvest to share at the community table!
Free entrance
Collect your garlic for cooking purposes from Boetie’s Pub.
More information: https://www.facebook.com/garlicharvestfestival
ANNUALLY – NOVEMBER
CONTACT DETAILS: Boetie Bester – 078 206 2925
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The Nieu-Bethesda Pump Palooza is a celebration of everything Pumpkin. This annual charity event is in aid of the elderly in the areas of Nieu-Bethesda, Graaff-Reinet, Aberdeen and Middelburg. Come and enjoy time in the Village over Easter Weekend!
You can look forward to a fun-filled family event! See the pumpkin exhibition & auction, do a 5km fun run, shop at the street market, enjoy food & live music and experience pumpkin dishes and treats at our local restaurants!
Enter our competition! Our Categories are:
• The Biggest Pumpkin
• The Smallest Pumpkin
• Hidden Beauty
• Arrangement of Pumpkins
• Best Carved Pumpkin
• Best Kids Contribution
Please bring a non-perishable food item to donate to our cause!
More information: https://www.facebook.com/PumpPalooza
ANNUALLY – MARCH
CONTACT DETAILS Phone: Chrissie Swarts on 082 579 7460
Email: tothiertoe@yahoo.com
