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The following events are an indication of the diverse and interesting functions and entertainment taking place in Pietermaritzburg on an on-going basis. Participation and spectator interests range from mountain bike racing, triathlons and tennis tournaments to antique fairs, business-to-business networks and choir competitions.
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| April | October | |
| May | November | |
| June | December |
Annual sporting events, festivals and outdoor shows draw visitors to the city every year and there is something different on offer every month.
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CONTACT NO. |
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| 14-16 February |
Duzi Canoe Marathon |
Camps Drift |
Mary Moore |
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| 9 - 10 Febuary |
Midmar Mile |
Midmar Dam |
Glynis/Brad |
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24 February |
Weekend Witness |
PMB |
John Hall |
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| 3 March |
Hobbies Fair |
Baynesfield Estate |
Eleanor Schofield |
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| 3 March | Hospice Easter Fair | Hospice House |
Anila |
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CSA National |
Cascades MTB Park |
Alec Lenferna |
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Rocky roads UCI |
Cascades MTB Park |
Alec Lenferna |
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28 March- 1 April 2013 |
Splashy Fen |
Splashy Fen Farm |
Pedro Carlo |
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Easter 2013 |
Padsa Easter Soccer Tournament |
Northdale Protea Sports Grounds |
Indran Pillay |
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KZN CSA All Africa Challenge |
Royal Show Grounds |
Alec Lenferna |
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5 May |
Music in May |
Baynesfield Estate |
Eleanor Schofield |
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19 May |
Cars in the Park |
Alexandra Park |
Fred Rascher 083 369 7020;citp@satweb.co.za |
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24 May – 2 June 2013 |
Royal Show |
RASG |
RAS Office |
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2 June |
Comrades Marathon |
PMB-DBN |
Comrades House |
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29 May - 2 June |
Nashua Art in the Park |
Alexandra Park |
Msunduzi PMB Tourism |
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| 31 May | French Cocktail Party | Tatham Art Gallery | Glen Flannagan 082 6779 997 |
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| The Witness Bridal Extravaganza | RASG | Gail 082 445 2577 031 7851874 |
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27 June- 07 July |
Grahamstown National |
Grahamstown |
Festival Office |
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| 2 September | Save Cash & Carry Orion Race | Protea Sports Center | Tony 084 583 8989 |
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| 17 August | The Witness Capital Climb | Tony Morrison 083 374 9502/ 031 327 2963 |
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| 02 September | Engen Challenge | Alexandra Extension NCF(Church) | Tony 084 5838989 |
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Last weekend of August 2013 |
Nedbank Eston Show |
Beaumont Eston |
Derek |
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| Midlands 100 Miler | Winterton Country Club | John Hall 033 3456875 0824917679 |
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| Last weekend of August | Wildsfees | Voortrekker High Sch | Mr Kreg 082 874 0877 |
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| Not available anymore | India Trade Expo | RAS | 083 782 2531 | |
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08 Sep |
Spar Weekend Witness Ladies Race |
The Oval- PMB |
Brett |
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13 – 15 Sep |
Natal Witness Hilton |
Hilton College |
College Theatre |
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| October every weekend | Witness Open Garden Show Grounds |
The Witness | Gail 0824452577 033 3551111 |
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27-29 September |
Sunday Tribune |
RAS |
RAS Office |
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| Golden Horse Festival of Lights | Golden Horse Casino | Vanessa Foxon 033 3958000 |
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| 13 October | MTN Amashova Durban Classic Cycle Race | PMB - DBN | Melissa 031 3128896 |
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| 08 November | Community Chest Charity Golf Day | Maritzburg Golf Club | Colleen Walsh 033 3941031 |
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| Gold Circle Weekend Witness Charity Challenge | Scottsville Racecourse | Val 033 3453405 |
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04 November |
Powerade Triple Challenge |
Max Cluer |
033 3457 075 |
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| Tel: | 033 395 8500 |  |
| Fax:: | 033 395 8100 | |
| Location: | Scottsville | |
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This tough endurance event sees paddlers cover 120km in one day! It starts at sunrise in Pietermaritzburg and finishes in Durban at sunset. Many top paddlers take part in this event which is held annually in February.
First run in 1921, in memory of the men who had fallen in the Great War, this grueling 88km challenge, held mid-year between Pietermaritzburg and Durban, is recognized as one of the world's great ultra distance events. The start and finish alternate each year. 2 June 2013 - Pietermaritzburg - Durban
The oldest canoe marathon in Africa, and one of the toughest on the International calendar, it involves three days of paddling and portaging from Pietermaritzburg to Durban.
Held every February on the Midmar Dam, it attracts more than 10 000 entrants in a variety of categories. Recognized as the world's largest inland swimming race.
A national draw card for anyone interested in wheels - from vintage steam vehicles to Ferraris, from Formula One to American classis fishtails. Held in Alexandra Park every May.
19 May 2013 - Fred Rascher , citp@satweb.co.za
An agricultural and community jamboree for the whole family, it is the largest event of its kind on the eastern seaboard. The program includes everything from home industries produce and champion livestock to show jumping and pop concerts. Held in the Royal Show grounds during May/June. 24 May - 2 June 2013
A must for garden lovers. Held in September or early October to coincide with the city's Open Garden season.
The Natal Witness Hilton Arts Festival was started in 1993 and aims to bring the pick of South African theatre to KZN for three days. Local theatre, music, craft and visual arts are also included in the programme. There are nine performance venues as well as a number of venues used exclusively for theatre and music related workshops. Held in October, it includes theatre and cabaret staged by the country's top talents. 
Entries are now available for the SPAR Weekend Witness Ladies’ Race, which takes place in Pietermaritzburg .For the more social runners, the event attracts like-minded women and is used as a wonderful opportunity for team-building. And of course, a chance to get out there and exercise socially with friends and family.