The Etienne van Heerden Veldsoirée is a three-day literary festival set against the evocative, wind-swept Karoo landscape around Cradock—featuring sessions in Die Tuishuise & Victoria Manor and the Buffelshoek DiRosie Game Lodge near Olive Schreiner’s final resting place.
Conceived and curated by Darryl David, the festival blends Afrikaans literature with Karoo culture in a relaxed yet intellectually stimulating atmosphere.
Why Attend?
To immerse yourself in Afrikaans literature in the setting that shaped Etienne van Heerden and many featured writers.
To creatively engage with writing and storytelling—through workshops and open-mic sessions.
To experience the Karoo’s raw beauty and heritage—from the architecture of Cradock to wilderness under starry skies.
More information – https://etiennevanheerden.co.za/category/etienne-van-heerden-veldsoiree/
ANNUALLY – July or September
