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Cape Town - Whether you're a fabulous foodie, an art boffin or just love dressing up and going to the races - this weekend is one of the most jam-packed on the South African events calendar... be sure to get out and about and be part of all the fun and games!
Although the fun and games are more aimed at a grown-up crowd, there is no reason at all the kids shouldn't have a blast too... School's out and Traveller24 has got your back when it comes to entertaining the young ones this holiday.
Check out 14 of our coolest suggestions for spending quality time with them these holidays, no matter their age: School's out: 14 Fun things to do with the kids
Apart from the family-fun line-up, here's what's happening in SA this weekend:
Knysna Oyster Festival
The Knysna Oyster Festival (KOF) is one of the biggest winter festivals on the South African calendar. It's spread across two weekends that promise constant fun and activities for the whole family.
Where: Knysna, Garden Route
When: 3 - 12 July 2015
READ: 5 Tips for those heading to the Knysna Oyster Festival
Dullstroom, also known as Emnotweni - a small town in Mpumalanga province - is one of South Africa's premier flyfishing destinations.
This annual festival gets families and friends together to experience some much-needed warmth and wonder in winter. With its variety of shops and eateries, welcoming people and wide range of activities, the Dullstroom Winter Festival is a favourite on the South African yearly event calendar.
Where: Dullstroom, Mpumalanga
When: 3 - 5 July 2015
Cost: R100 online; R150 on the day
Grahamstown National Arts Festival
The Grahamstown National Arts Festival attracts over 50 000 people each year and is South Africa’s biggest arts and culture festival. Arts, music, theater and crafts take center stage with over 500 different performances, ranging from music to dance and opera are on display.
The 2015 festival promises to be another amazing celebration of the best in performance and visual art in South Africa.
Where: Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
When: 2 - 12 July 2015
READ: 7 Reasons to go to the Grahamstown Art Festival this year
The annual Durban July is in its 119th year and is still celebrated as one of the few prestigious horse racing events held in South Africa. It is therefore completely understandable that party-goers from all over the country flock to this hoity-toity event, dressed in all their best to see the racehorse favourites attempt to win the cup.
This year, the social event is set to hit another high note with the a nautical theme setting the mood.
Where: Durban
When: Saturday, 4 July 2015
READ: 5 Things you didn't know about the Durban July
Beer boot camp is a full day indaba focusing on delivering a high quality educational experience to South African brewers and beer drinkers. Delegates will hear from leading brewing specialists from South African and around the world, as well as experiencing practical sessions, beer tastings, pairings and of course networking and socializing opportunities.
Where: Birchwood Hotel Boksburg, Gauteng,
When: Saturday, 4 July 2015
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