Events Archives

As 2014 slowly gets older, more and more events become visible on the horizon. Coming up next week [13 to 16 February 2014] is the 2014 Plett Music Festival. The event will be held at The White House Theatre. If…

Please be advised that SANParks has issued a warning against the collection of shellfish on the Garden Route (especially Knysna) coastline and within estuaries due to the occurrence of “Red Tide” as of 19 January 2014. Richard captured these images…

So you are on holiday and it is great. But the kids (and adults) are restless, a bit sun burned and need some alternative entertainment. Why not go to the movies? Nothing keeps the young ones still and quiet like…

One of the advantages of staying on the south western cape coast is the variety of natures wonders. From late June (mostly) to late December you can see a even more diverse selection of whales – especially in the bays…

Everybody needs a hobby – sometimes several! For Richard, his currently “out of working hours” passion is his replica Willys Jeep. Over the weekend Richard and the lovely Claire of ShowMe, Cape Town (Name drop!) took the Jeep for a…

There are so many wonderful events on during the Pick n Pay Knysna Oyster Festival, many are very well known and supported. Here are a few less common events that are guaranteed to provide loads of entertainment. These events will…

Besides Oyster shucking, shopping and having a party, the Pick n Pay Knysna Oyster Festival is also a sporting festival. The main events, drawing participants from all over the country, include: Saturday 29 June Pick n Pay Weekend Argus Rotary…

Welcome back from the long weekend! As Knysna gears up for the fun, sweat and tears of the Knysna Oyster Festival and its sporting events, we take a look at how this winter tourist magnet affects Knysna’s less advantaged communities….

The Pick n Pay Knysna Oyster Festival is now a very popular attraction – here is how it all started. To quote the Knysna Oyster Festival website: The first Oyster Festival took place in 1983 and was the brainchild of…