TRUCK AND VINE FESTIVAL // 17 FEBRUARY 2019
It’s time to celebrate the wine, music and harvest in the Plett Winelands! MediaBoxx Events brings another Truck & Vine celebration to the Plett Winelands, this time at Kay & Monty Vineyards. Bring along the family and friends on Sunday, 17 of February for another day under the beautiful African sun, celebrating life and the grape and all good things.
PLETT WINE & BUBBLY FESTIVAL // 23 & 24 MARCH 2019
The Plett Wine & Bubbly Festival is a celebration of the region’s wines and farm-to-table products. Taking place on Central Beach in Plettenberg Bay on the 23 & 24 of March the Plett Wine & Bubbly Festival brings together serious wine collectors and adventurous aficionados of lifestyle, providing the perfect opportunity to taste and learn about the world of wine and fine food. Participating products will experience a unique and intimate opportunity to connect with an eager audience of wine and food lovers.
GARDEN ROUTE WALKING FESTIVAL // 19 – 22 APRIL 2019
Pack up your troubles (in your daypack) and join us for one of the Garden Route’s most popular festivals. The Garden Route Walking Festival offers walks from Tsitsikamma to Mossel Bay, including Plettenberg Bay and Knysna, and covers a range of walking topics from history, art, yoga and nature. You can summit Peak Formosa, take a Pirate Walk along the coast, birdwatch in the forest or even take an underwater walk – there’s something for everyone!
TSITSIKAMMA ULTRA TRAIL RUN // 4
MAY 2019
The Tsitsikamma Ultra Trail Run is a 60 km, linear trail, that begins under “The Big Tree” near Storms River and ends at Natures Valley. The run will follow the Tsitsikamma Hiking Trail in a reverse direction from Storms River to Natures Valley. A challenging and enjoyable run in one of the country’s most beautiful regions.
PLETT ARTS FESTIVAL // JUNE 2019
Music, food, film, dance, theatre, fine art and more characterises Plett’s mid-year festival. Styled to make use of the comparatively colder winter weather, the Plett ARTS Festival offers a unique combination of events, classes and shows in our most beautiful Plettenberg Bay. If you ever needed a reason for a winter break at the coast, this is it.
DR EVIL CLASSIC // 19 – 21 SEPTEMBER 2019
Three days. Three trails. Three race villages. The format of the Dr Evil Classic has evolved tremendously in the past few years and riders are raving about the new routes. Day one takes riders along a thrilling trail through Plett Game Reserve, surrounded by wildlife, day two into the gorgeous greenery and farmlands around Kurland Estate and the final day highlights the superb coastal trails around Cairnbrogie. Fans of the stage race will not want to miss this one.
OTTER TRAIL RUN & CHALLENGE // 9 & 11 OCTOBER 2019
It’s called the Grail of Trail. The ultimate trail run in the ultimate location. The Otter African Trail Run is one of the best-loved trail runs in the world: it’s challenging, it’s scenic and it is on almost every runner’s Bucket List. Each year the run takes place in an alternating direction and, this year, the event will run from Storms River to Nature’s Valley. The run sells out fast, so don’t dawdle on this one.