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.

January  July
February August
March September
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.

2012 Annual Events

DATE

EVENTS

VENUE

CONTACT NO.

16 - 18 February

Duzi Canoe Marathon

Camps Drift

Mary Moore
033- 394 9994

11 - 12 Febuary

Midmar Mile

Midmar Dam

Glynis/Brad
086 164 3627

26 February

Weekend Witness
PMB Marathon

PMB

Peter
033 342 3284

24 March

Hospice Easter Fare

Hospice House, 200 Zwartkop Road, Prestbury, PMB

Anila Sewlall
033-3441560

4 March

Hobbies Fare

Baynesfield Estate

Eleanor Schofield
033 251 0001

10-11 March

CSA National
MTB Series Event

Cascades MTB Park

Alec Lenferna
033 343 3442

16-18 March

Rocky roads UCI
MTB World Cup

Cascades MTB Park

Alec Lenferna
033 343 3442

5-9 April

Splashy Fen

Splashy Fen Farm

Pedro Carlo
031 563 0824
082 892 6176

 

Padsa Easter Soccer Tournament

Northdale Protea Sports Grounds

Indran Pillay
033 355 1789
084 703 7032

27-30 April

KZN CSA All Africa Challenge

Alexandra Park & Cascades

Alec Lenferna
033 343 3442

6 May

Music in May

Baynesfield Estate

Eleanor Schofield
033 251 0001

20 May

Cars in the Park

Alexandra Park

Tony
082 782 9640

25-3 June

Royal Show

RAS

RAS Office
033 345 6274

3 June

Comrades Marathon

PMB-DBN

Comrades House
033 897 8674

30 May - 3 June

Nashua Art in the Park

Alexandra Park

Msunduzi PMB Tourism
033 345 1348

28 June- 08 July

Grahamstown National
Art Festival

Grahamstown

Festival Office
046 603 1103

24 – 25 August

Nedbank Eston Show

Beaumont Eston
Farmers Club

Lea Hein
082 812 1106
Derek
082 953 7911

09 Sep

Spar Weekend Witness Ladies Race

The Oval- PMB

Unbranded
083 5010 202

21 – 23 Sep

Natal Witness Hilton
Art Festival

Hilton College

College Theatre
033 383 0126

22 Sep- 24 Sep

Sunday Tribune
Garden & Leisure Show

RAS

RAS Office
033 345 6274

First weekend of November

Powerade Triple Challenge

Max Cluer

033 3457 075
082 7760 435

27 October (Sat)

Golden Horse Festival of Lights

Golden Horse Casino

Vannessa Foxon
033 395 8000
076 885 0204

MTN Amashova Durban Classic Cycle Race

PMB – DBN (Vice Versa)

Melissa
031 312 8896

Community Chest Charity Golf Day

Maritzburg Golf Club

Colleen Walsh
033 394 1031

Gold Circle Weekend Witness Witness Charity Challenge

Scottsville Racecourse

 

Golden Horse Casino
Tel: 033 395 8500
Fax:: 033 395 8100  
Location: Scottsville
Details :  
Our goal at the Golden Horse is to offer our customers value for money with exciting social, educational activities and responsible gaming in a professional environment that will meet our customers expectations
Stihl Non Stop Dusi

 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.

Nashua Art in the Park 30 May - 30 June 2012
Art in the parkThe 2011 version of the country’s largest outdoor art selling exhibition – Nashua Art in the Park - boasts a truly national, and indeed international, character with artists from across the country some SADC countries participating.
This year’s exhibition from June 1-5 will feature 55 artists chosen by a selection committee that turned away close to a 70 artists in a stringent validation of entries.

Staged under a grove of London Plane trees on the banks of the Msunduzi River in Alexandra Park, the 48th edition is represented by artists from KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, Western Cape, Mpumalanga, Gauteng, the Free State, and from north of our borders.
The representative mix is attributed to several fac tors, not least the picturesque venue and legendary ambience wrought by the splendour of autumn, fires at night, sherry and an inventive entertainment programme.


 


Comrades Marathon

 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. 3 June 2012 - Pietermaritzburg - Durban 

Dusi Canoe Marathon

 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. 16 - 18 February 2012 

Midmar Mile

 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. 11 - 12 February 2012




Cars in the Park

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.
20 May 2012

 

Royal Show

 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. 25 May - 3 June 2012



Garden & Leisure Show

 A must for garden lovers.  Held in September or early October to coincide with the city's Open Garden season.



Hilton Drama Festival
 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.



Spar Weekend Witness Ladies Race

Spar ladies RaceEntries 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.

 

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