There is always something interesting or fun happening in or near Clarens. From Art Exhibitions to festivals and of course live music on most weekends. For more immediate events taking place on coming weekends, we suggest you visit www.clarensnews.com to see if there is an event happening on your weekend visit to Clarens.
Clarens Craft Beer Festival 2012
Held annually, The Clarens Craft Beer Festival is be a true craft beer tasting event featuring an incredible variety of beers from some of the best craft brewers in the country.
NEXT FESTIVAL 25th FEB, 2012
Visit: www.clarenscraftbeerfestival.co.za
Clarens Mountain Bike (MTB) Challenge
February 2011
2012 not sure yet
Held annually and normally hosted by MTN, the 70km, 50km and 20km races are part of the South African National Marathon Series. The Race starts on the Clarens Town Square.
Surrender Hill Marathon.
1st Weekend of March
Qualifier for the Comrades Marathon - 42.2km
also a 21.1km and 5km
The Marathon takes place between Clarens and Fouriesburg, winding it's way through breathtaking scenery... Surrender Hill is a historical site where more than 4000 Boers, under General Marthinus Prinsloo, surrendered to the British during the Anglo-Boer War.
Clocolan Vintage Tractor Fair
1st weekend of March 2012
Since 1989, the Vintage Tractor and Engine fair has grown. Starting from just 29 tractors originally to a few hundred in recent years. Contact: Coenie de Beer 082 374-4690.
National Hot Air Ballooning Day
End of April - beginning of May
It is both magical and exciting to see them up there
Held anually in Bethlehem for over 20 years
It is the only event of its kind in Africa
Contact: Leonore Griffiths 082 495 7549 for updates
Bethlehem Air Show August 2011
Held at the Bethlehem Air Strip, there is usually an impressive days line-up, including acrobatics, interesting aeroplanes and stalls from local producers.
There is an entrance fee, and there is plenty of parking.
Normally: R40 Adults & R20 Children
airshow.bethlehem_gmail.com
071 605 8815
Activities for everyone "Country Fun"
Cherry orchards in blossom, organic garlic and worm casting farm tours. Fresh produce and farming equipment displays. Outdoor adventures (4x4 routes and horse riding). Music, photography, arts & crafts stalls.
Cherry Festival - 2nd Weekend of November
2011 Festival 17-19 November
There are activities for the whole family..lots to see and do. And many delicious cherry products on offer. If you have missed the 2009 festival. Pop into Clarens and visit The Cherry Company. Here you'll find cherry products all year round. The first Cherry trees were grown in South Africa in 1905...
The Cherry Festival is the oldest harvest festival in South Africa.
Harley Davidson Weekend
1st OR 2nd Weekend of November
These petrolheads take over the town of Clarens and cause quite a stir with their thumping two wheeled machines. But don't be scared, they are really nice guys and girls (Steel Wings) and generate funds for the local charity for aids orphans.
2011 dates: 11th to 13th NOVEMBER 2011
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