Dance Umbrella Festival
Johannesburg
27 Feb - 14 Mar, 2010

For nearly 20 years, the FNB Dance Umbrella Festival has been highlighted in Johannesburg. Each performance features South African and international dancers showcasing new and exciting contemporary moves.

Dragon Boat Festival
Cape Town
19 Mar - 21 Mar, 2010

The Cape Town Dragon Boat Festival attracts numerous participants to its competition in beautifully decorated Chinese Dragon Boats. The event is free to watch and always brings a large crowd.

Johannesburg Art Fair
Johannesburg
26 Mar - 28 Mar, 2010

This celebration is devoted to African art and showcases collections from around the world. Past festivals have featured works usually displayed in New York City’s Jack Shaiman Gallery as well as London’s October Gallery.

Prince Albert Town and Olive Festival
Prince Albert
1 May - 2 May, 2010

Locally produced wine and olives are celebrated in the small town of Prince Albert, but you can also enjoy the variety of sporting events and challenges, as well as the local cuisine and parades. Then bask in the smell of fresh barbecue and baking breads as you sip some of South Africa's finest wines.

Extreme Auto Show
Johannesburg
Jun 2010

This event features the best in motocross freestyling that Africa has to offer! While tricks and feats are performed, attendants can also check out the latest cars and motorcycles to hit the market. This is a can't-miss event for any gearhead!

Your Family Creative Craft
Emperor's Palace, Johannesburg
Jul 2010

This event resides within the majestic Emperor’s Palace and hosts a vast array of intriguing disciplines, such as mosaics, doll making, model clay working, glass cutting, stenciling and more! The hourly workshops encourage spectator participation while the creative ambiance entices families from all avenues.

Gravity Adventure Festival
Koglberg Biosphere Reserve, Kleinmond
Aug 2010

This festival takes places in the luxurious outdoor havens of the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve and includes a variety of thrill-seeking adventures. Choose from the energizing sports of kayaking, rock climbing, trail running, mountain biking, river rafting and canoeing or the milder enjoyments of video contests, musical entertainment and firechain competitions. Whatever your pleasure, you’re sure to find it here!

Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Festival
Johannesburg
27 Aug - 29 Aug, 2010

Local venues, like Bassline and The Laboratory, come alive during this annual jazz event. Both local and international talent is featured, so you are sure to see a variety of interpretations from such artists as Common Bond, Delfeayo Marsalis, or Nombulelo, who have graced festivals past.

Simon's Town Penguin Festival
Simon's Town
Sep 2010

This local charity event helps to support environmental organizations, such as the South African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds, by showcasing Simon's Town's colony of penguins. In addition to observing the wildlife in their natural habitat, you can also help raise money by simply enjoying live shows, amusement rides and eating lots of local cuisine.

South African Solar Challenge
South Africa
1 Sep - 31 Oct, 2010

Teams from Europe, Asia, North America, and Australia gather in South Africa to compete in the annual Solar Challenge. The competition focuses on promoting alternative and renewable energy sources by challenging participants to create and race a solar powered vehicle from Johannesburg to Pretoria. The distance exceeds over 4,150km!

Hermanus Whale Festival
Hermanus
24 Sep - 27 Sep, 2010

As Hermanus is situated along the Cape Whale Route, this festival offers the best shore-based whale watching opportunities around! For the best chances of whale sighting, rise early in the morning, as the calmer morning waters prompt the whales to come closer to the shore. Nature lovers will be hard pressed to find a more breathtaking scene as the whales leap and play in the beautiful Walker Bay!

International Kite Festival
Cape Town
23 Oct - 24 Oct, 2010

The gusting winds surrounding Cape Town make this city the ideal location for the buoyant International Kite Festival. Here, local and international teams flaunt their skills and dazzle visitors. There are also assorted workshops and seminars available, plus exciting adventures like kite-surfing and sand-skiing.

Ficksburg Cherry Festival
Ficksburg
19 Nov - 21 Nov, 2010

The Ficksburg Cherry Festival honors the annual cherry harvest by hosting tastings, pickings, and harvest tutorials demonstrating why they are responsible for 95% of the cherry crop in South Africa. Enjoy a week of festive celebration and be sure not to miss the crowning of Mr. Cherry Pip and Miss Cherry Blossom or the spectacular fireworks display on the final day of the event.