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Cape Town - Get your festival on this weekend with one of these summer loving events happening right around the country. Whether you're after a morning market, a stomping beerfest or a family friendly to-do, this is the list you'll need to consult.
Friday 28 November:
Litchi Party - Ballito
What: A stomping fest for young summer lovers near the best coastal town in KZN. It's held on a litchi farm, which makes it even cooler!
Where: Living Earth, near Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal
Wear: Ankle boots
Cost: R180, R200 or R500 (VIP)
Saturday 29 November:
Bubbly Festival - Franschhoek
What: The French capitol of SA pulls out all the stops and welcomes all bubble-lovers to celebrate the country's finest MCCs.
Where: Franschhoek, Western Cape
Wear: A hat
Cost: R200
Also See: Paul Cluver Hope Music Festival - 29 November
Cosmo City Cultural Festival - Johannesburg
What: A day of fun celebrating SAs beautiful, diversity. There'll be music, sport, a fun run, a gala dinner and many more for young and old.
Where: Cosmo City Multi Purpose Centre, Cnr S Africa Drive & Angola Street, Cosmo City, Kya Sands, Johannesburg
Wear: Your All Stars
Cost: R100
Sand castle building competition – Blouberg
What: Go have fun for the benefit of the Cape Town Beach Clean-up initiative.
Where: Small Bay Beach, close to Blue Peter, Blouberg
Wear: Swimming costumes and sun screen
Cost: Free
Volksblad Kos & Kunsmark - Bloemfontein
What: A day market under the cool trees of Bloem's Botanical Gardens. It's a great opportunity to buy your Christmas gifts early!
Where: The Botanical Gardens, Rayton Rd, off Dan Pienaar Drive, R702, Bloemfontein
Wear: A sundress or summery shirt
Cost: R18
Hugh Masekela heritage festival – Johannesburg
What: The world acclaimed Jazz man himself with be jamming with old school friends Tshepo Tshola and the Soul Brothers. Don't miss out.
Where: Soweto Cricket Oval
Wear: A warm jacket and a flat cap
Cost: R100 (R50 for pensioners)
30+ Christmas Markets coming your way
Sunday 30 November:
Groote Post outdoor market - West Coast
What: Take a break, round up the family and head out to the country to join the Pentz family in the gardens at Groote Post for their country market
Where: Groote Post Vineyards, at the Groote Post Cellar, off Darling Hills Road
Where: Groote Post Vineyards, at the Groote Post Cellar, off Darling Hills Road
Wear: A hat
Cost: Free
Festivals going throughout the weekend:Cost: Free
Festival of Beer – Cape Town
What: You can't go wrong with largest festival of beer in the Southern Hemisphere, now can you.
Where: Hamilton’s Rugby Club, Green Point
Wear: Jeans and T-shirts
Cost: R150
Mitchells Plain Festival
What: Join more than 28 000 people from all walks of life in this vibey weekend festival.
Where: Westridge Gardens, Mitchells Pain
Wear: Jeans and T-shirts
Cost: R30 (R15 for kids; Pensioners go for free)
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