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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| 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 | ||||
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EVENTS |
VENUE |
CONTACT NO. |
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| 16 - 18 February |
Duzi Canoe Marathon |
Camps Drift |
Mary Moore |
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| 11 - 12 Febuary |
Midmar Mile |
Midmar Dam |
Glynis/Brad |
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26 February |
Weekend Witness |
PMB |
Peter |
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| 24 March |
Hospice Easter Fare |
Hospice House, 200 Zwartkop Road, Prestbury, PMB |
Anila Sewlall |
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4 March |
Hobbies Fare |
Baynesfield Estate |
Eleanor Schofield |
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| 10-11 March |
CSA National |
Cascades MTB Park |
Alec Lenferna |
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16-18 March |
Rocky roads UCI |
Cascades MTB Park |
Alec Lenferna |
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5-9 April |
Splashy Fen |
Splashy Fen Farm |
Pedro Carlo |
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Padsa Easter Soccer Tournament |
Northdale Protea Sports Grounds |
Indran Pillay |
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27-30 April |
KZN CSA All Africa Challenge |
Alexandra Park & Cascades |
Alec Lenferna |
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6 May |
Music in May |
Baynesfield Estate |
Eleanor Schofield |
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20 May |
Cars in the Park |
Alexandra Park |
Tony |
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25-3 June |
Royal Show |
RAS |
RAS Office |
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3 June |
Comrades Marathon |
PMB-DBN |
Comrades House |
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30 May - 3 June |
Nashua Art in the Park |
Alexandra Park |
Msunduzi PMB Tourism |
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28 June- 08 July |
Grahamstown National |
Grahamstown |
Festival Office |
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24 – 25 August |
Nedbank Eston Show |
Beaumont Eston |
Lea Hein |
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09 Sep |
Spar Weekend Witness Ladies Race |
The Oval- PMB |
Unbranded |
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21 – 23 Sep |
Natal Witness Hilton |
Hilton College |
College Theatre |
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22 Sep- 24 Sep |
Sunday Tribune |
RAS |
RAS Office |
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First weekend of November |
Powerade Triple Challenge |
Max Cluer |
033 3457 075 |
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27 October (Sat) |
Golden Horse Festival of Lights |
Golden Horse Casino |
Vannessa Foxon |
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MTN Amashova Durban Classic Cycle Race |
PMB – DBN (Vice Versa) |
Melissa |
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Community Chest Charity Golf Day |
Maritzburg Golf Club |
Colleen Walsh |
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Gold Circle Weekend Witness Witness Charity Challenge |
Scottsville Racecourse |
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| 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 | ||
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.
The 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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.