This Month
There is always something to do in Elgin. Visit www.elginvalley.co.za for more information ….
Its harvest time in the Valley and there is plenty of activity. The low temperatures have been great for the fruit this year! It’s also wedding season and Elgin is a whirlwind of bouquets and blessings. For us ordinary folk, here is what you can get up to in the area for the next little while.
Vusi Mahlasela ‘The Voice’ at The Paul Cluver Forest Amphitheatre Experience
10 March (season finale)
Powerful, poetic and distinct, Mahlasela is unforgettable. If you are staying with Old Mac Daddy for the experience then let us know and we will secure you a complimentary table (as in you wont pay the R300 surcharge for a table) – subject to availability. Also…talk to us about preparing you a picnic to take along to the show…
Tickets @ www.computicket.com
R325 each
www.cluver.com
The ABSA Cape Epic
Caledon 28-31 March
Oak Valley – 31-1 April
The EPIC is in town! SA’s leading Mountain Bike event.
Villiersdorp Moonlight Market
6 April
40mins from Old Mac in the town of Villiersdorp, the Moonlight Market takes place on the banks of the Theewaterskloof dam.
Locals have the opportunity of showcasing their wares and produce and the turnout is always phenomenal. The evening is very casual and a good time is had by all.
The market is outdoors so will only be held weather permitting.
Telephone number 028 8400313
Cellular number 0828294650
Email
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Website www.ashack.co.za
Bass Fishing Competitions at Mofam
13 April
Mofam River Lodge in Elgin
The Houwhoek Mountain Bike Tour
5&6 May
Houw Hoek and surrounds
The Houw Hoek Tour is a non-competitive two-day mountain bike stage event that gives you the opportunity to cycle some of the Wines2Whales Race routes. The objective is to give newcomers the opportunity to enjoy a weekend of scenic, fun and non-competitive riding. However, you need to be fit, as each of the two stages are approximately 60km long and mostly gravel roads (including jeep and single tracks).
Email:
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Website www.mtb-adventures.co.za
Greyton/Genadendal Classics for all festival
25-27 April
A delight! Classics and live instrumental music at various venues in Greyton
Contact Coenie : 028-2549414
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Kingsway College offers the following events :
Program for the rest of the year:
Golf Day 30 October - @ Theewaterskoof Golf Club, Villiersdorp
Debutant Dinner – 8 October
Fun Run – 27 November
Contact: 021 859 5022
Sport & Outdoor
Elgin Tourism have started a Mountain Bike Club. We will be cycling different routes over weekends and we urge all Grabouwers & neigbouring towns to join us.
Everybody is welcome ……and all fitness levels too!
Sport & Outdoor
Elgin Tourism have started a Mountain Bike Club. We will be cycling different routes over weekends and we urge all Grabouwers & neigbouring towns to join us.
Everybody is welcome ……and all fitness levels too!
Contact us on 021 859 4558
Elgin Valley Market ( reopening next season starting in Oct 2010 )
The next season of Elgin Valley market will start from October 2010. For more info please contact Elgin Valley Tourism 021-848 9838.
Oude Molen Distillery: Worcester Street - Elgin, Grabouw
Visit Oude Molen Distillery for an insightful tour of the distillery and see the three largest Copper pot stills in the Southern Hemisphere of Africa.
Elgin Valley Market ( reopening next season starting in Oct 2010 )
The next season of Elgin Valley market will start from October 2010. For more info please contact Elgin Valley Tourism 021-848 9838.
Oude Molen Distillery: Worcester Street - Elgin, Grabouw
Visit Oude Molen Distillery for an insightful tour of the distillery and see the three largest Copper pot stills in the Southern Hemisphere of Africa.
The tour starts off with a 15 minute audio visual relating the interesting story about the "Father of South African Brandy", Rene Santhagens and is narrated by the South Afican award winning actor, Marius Wyers. In this story we learn about the man Rene, and how he started the Oude Molen brand at the foothills of the Pappagaai Mountains in Stellenbosch.
After an informative walk through the distillery you are then led into the Maturation Cellar where you will watch a second audio visual with surround sound and other dramatic effects.
The tour lasts for about 1 hour and thereafter you will taste Oude Molens award winning Brandies.
After an informative walk through the distillery you are then led into the Maturation Cellar where you will watch a second audio visual with surround sound and other dramatic effects.
The tour lasts for about 1 hour and thereafter you will taste Oude Molens award winning Brandies.
The VOV- 14 Year Old has won Gold and "Best in it's Class" at the Wine and Spirits Competition in London, and the 100 Reserve or ( 8 Year Old) won Silver and " Best in it's Class" at the same Competition.
The tour costs R40.00 per person and the tasting glass is your souvenier.
The tour costs R40.00 per person and the tasting glass is your souvenier.
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