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​Drakenstein Events

​ ​​Drakenstein Municipality Events Application Procedure

Please find the following​ documents:

 

For all events within the Drakenstein Municipal area the following contact details should be used:

021 807 4641 or 021 807 4558

Email address: events@drakenstein.gov.za

 

PROVISION OF FINANCIAL AND/OR IN-KIND SUPPORT TO HOST EVENTS IN DRAKENSTEIN:

TO BE HELD DURING THE 2023/2024 FINANCIAL YEAR BETWEEN 1 JULY 2023 AND 30 JUNE 2024.

Drakenstein Municipality has identified Events as one of the key drivers to market Drakenstein and grow local tourism. Since 2014, the Municipality has focused on supporting a wide variety of events to promote our towns as 365-day events destinations and to mitigate seasonality.

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Drakenstein Municipality now invites all eligible organisations to submit proposals to host Events that meet the Municipality’s Events criteria as per the approved Financial Assistance for Public Events Policy of 2017.

1) Objectives


Eligible organisations, which include NGOs’, NPOs’, CBOs’, Section 21 Companies and other relevant institutions are invited to apply for financial and/or in-kind support to host events in the municipal area that will achieve the following objectives:

a) facilitate enhanced social cohesion, community spirit and pride;
b) develop stronger united communities;
c) create stronger identity and inclusivity;
d) ensure geographical spread;
e) create cross-cultural awareness and understanding;
f) facilitate local and regional economic growth;
g) facilitate sustainable job creation;
h) promote Drakenstein as a responsible and green tourism destination;
i) increase tourism and sporting activities;
j) generate international and national media attention and increase the profile of the region;
k) attract creative and talented people and businesses to share their talents;
l) promote co-operation and collaboration between internal and external stakeholders;
m) and promote a positive legacy linked to hosting of events in the destination.


2) Events Criteria

Events will be evaluated based on the criteria as per the approved Events Categorization schedule, which is available by clicking here.
Applicants must stipulate if the application is for a (cash donations only) or/and non-financial (in-kind municipal services) event support.

3) Requirements for proposals

Proposals submitted must include:

a) a detailed business plan;
b) an Event support application form, which is available on our website;
c)  a detailed itemized budget;
d) All sponsorships must be declared and included in the event proposal to avoid duplication of funding allocation from other government sources; and
e) Should financial and/or in kind support have been provided in the previous three years, a a close-out report must be tabled on the total expenditure, number of attendees, media exposure, local spend, use of council’s contribution and number of local jobs created.

Failure to submit all required documentation and information may result in a proposal being rejected.  There can be no expectation of acceptance based upon previous allocations. The detailed business plan will require the provision of a detailed itemized budget. Please note that applicants will have to declare all sponsors upfront to avoid duplication of funding allocation from other government sources. 

4) Submission of Proposals

Proposals can be submitted in a sealed envelope and endorsed “ Event Support Applications for 2019-2020 Financial year- Drakenstein Municipality, and must be placed in the official tender box in the foyer at the Civic Centre, 1 Berg River Boulevard, Paarl, 7646 before or on 20 February 2019.

5) Terms and Conditions

All successful applicants must sign a Memorandum of Understanding that will comply with the Municipal Finance Management Act No. 56 of 2003. Please note that the Terms and Conditions set out in the contract must be adhered to as failure to do so will result in a breach of contract and Council will take the necessary steps it deems necessary in terms of such contracts.

6) Evaluation Process

Proposals will be evaluated in two phases:

a) Administrative Compliance –bidders will be assessed whether they have submitted all the administrative documents required above.
b) Functionality – the received proposals will be measured against the evaluation criteria using “ the Events criteria referred in Section 2.

NB.  Proposals that fail to meet the requirements stipulated in the RFP and those that do not meet the evaluation criteria will be disqualified from further evaluation.

7) Further Enquiries

For any further enquiries, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs. Chrismaré Carse, Senior Tourism Officer, Economic Growth and Tourism at 021 807 7744 or via e-mail Chrismare.Carse@drakenstein.gov.za .

Please note that only hard copies will be accepted, and that no electronic submissions will be accepted or considered. If you do not get a reply from Drakenstein Municipality by 31 May 2019, you must consider your submission unsuccessful.

NB:
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- Proposals will be approved in lined with allocated annual budgets.
- Consideration for funding will be at the discretion of the Budget Sub-Committee for Events.
  
   DR JH Leibbrandt
   City Manager

 

Events Approved

Please find below the following events:

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January 2026 ​ ​ ​ ​

Important Dates:

New Year's Day (1 January 2026)

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123 January 2026

Heirloom tomatoes: bake your own galette with traditional butter pastry

 

Soetmelksvlei - Babylonstoren021 863 3852 / enquiries@babylonstoren.com
224 January 2026Steve Hofmeyr Live

Diemersfontein Wine & Country Estate

 

021 864 5050
324 January 2026Jeodhouse Picnic ConcertAfrikaans Language Monument021 872 3441 / kommunikasie@taalmuseum.co.za
424 January 2026Run the VinesLandskroon076 022 5141
524 January 2026The Galileo Open Air Cinema Rhebokskloof Wine Estatehello@thegalileo.co.za
625 January 2026

Rhodes Quality Winelands Cycle Race

 

Huguenot Primary School073 301 2425 / info@winelandscyclerace.co.za
727 January 2026

Craft your own homemade soaps

 

Babylonstoren021 863 3852 / enquiries@babylonstoren.com
827 January 2026

South Africa vs West Indies T20 match

 

Boland Park Cricket StadiumSouth Africa vs West Indies - Cricket South Africa
928 January 2026Everlasting & essential oilsBabylonstoren021 863 3852 / enquiries@babylonstoren.com
1029 January 2026

Pickle & preserve the season's abundance

 

Soetmelksvlei - Babylonstoren021 863 3852 / enquiries@babylonstoren.com
1130 January 2026

Bake your own savoury breads

 

Soetmelksvlei - Babylonstoren021 863 3852 / enquiries@babylonstoren.com
1230 January 2026Volmaanpiekniek (Luiperd)

Die Afrikaanse Taalmonument

 

021 863 0543
1330 January 2026Cohen & Diamond Journey – Mathys Roets & Johan LiebenbergSimonsvlei Winery 021 863 3040
1431 January 2026

Pennies op die Spoor in Wellington

 

Old Tannery BreweryLang Vrou Produksies on Quicket
1531 January 2026

Candlelight tribute to Queen

 

KWV Cathedral Cellar021 807 3007
1631 January 2026

Candlelight tribute to Taylor Swift

 

KWV Cathedral Cellar021 807 3007
1731 January 2026ABBA tribute featuring Mike and the Harmonics

Die ATKV Bôrdienghuis Teater

 

061 156 5386 (WhatsApp only)

 

1831 January 2026Pinotage Saturday Dekkersvlei Vineyards021 862 4525
February 2026 ​ ​ ​ ​
Important Dates: ​ ​ ​ ​
11 February 2026Diemersfontein Country MarketDiemersfontein Wine & Country Estate021 864 5050
27 February 2026Run the VinesAyama Wine Farm

Run The Vines Series Entries 2026 | Entry Ninja – the best outdoor, fitness and sporting event entries in your area.

 

37 February 202627 For Freedom Run/Walk

Drakenstein Correctional Facility

 

27 For Freedom 2026 - Top Events
47 February 2026Cape Wine AuctionNederburg WinesTickets - Detail Page - Cape Wine Auctions
57 February 2026Reggae Night featuring the Riverstones

Die ATKV Bôrdienghuis Teater

 

061 156 5386 (WhatsApp only)

 

613 February 2026Sterrekykpiekniek (Jupiter)

Die Afrikaanse Taalmonument

 

021 872 3441
713 February 2026Hero Legacy ClassRhebokskloof076 022 5141
813 February 2026Summer of 69: The Ultimate Bryan Adams TributeL'Huguenot Vineyardsar@sommcoffee.co.za / rc@sommcoffee.co.za
913 February 2026Valentine's Picnic Dance Wellington School of Skills 021 873 1068
1014 February 2026Jazz & Liefde Piekniekkonsert

Die Afrikaanse Taalmonument

 

021 872 3441 / kommunikasie@taalmuseum.co.za
1114 February 2026 Valentine's DinnerLounah Café060 959 1436
1214 February 2026Valentine's PicnicBoland Park Cricket Stadium060 717 1752
1314 February 2026Valentine's Day Dinner Back's – Polo Pavillion 087 821 1068
1414 February 2026Valentine's Day Festa Restaurant067 597 0346 / feast@festa-restaurant.co.za
1514 February 2026Valentynsdag met Laurinda Hofmeyr Nine Oaks Farm021 929 6799
1614 February 2026Valentine's Day Dinner & DanceNantes Estate072 691 8146
1714 February 2026Valentine's Day Live Music by Born2Fire La Grapperia Pizza & Bistro021 863 4367
1815 February 2026Zambezi SundazeKronenburg EstateVFIFA on Quicket
1915 February 2026The Story of Vivaldi's Four Seasons: Piet de Beer, Stanislav Angelov & Schalk JoubertGoodnow Hall, Wellington info@breytenbachsentrum.co.za
2020 February 2026Karen Zoid LiveFesta Restuarant067 597 0346 / feast@festa-restaurant.co.za
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20 – 22 February 2026

 

WP XCO (MTB)Spice Route076 022 5141
2225 February 2026Francois van Coke Acoustic Kapstadt Brauhaus082 475 3644
2326 February 2026Riaan Benadé LiveHugenote High School

Riaan Benadé in Wellington, Huguenot High School / Hugenote Hoërskool, Wellington, 26 February 2026 | AllEvents

 

2427 February – 1 March 2026

2026 South African XCO/XCC Cup

 

Spice RouteWP MTB Commission (@wp_mtbc) • Instagram photos and videos
2528 February 2026Volmaanpiekniek (Dassie)

Die Afrikaanse Taalmonument

 

021 863 0543
2628 February 2026

Winelands Horse Festival

 

Mistico Equestrian Centrewhf@misticoequestrian.co.za
2728 February 2026Lionel John Band

Boutique House, Paarl

 

079 603 7629
2828 February 2026A Niel Diamond Tribute Sung BlueDie ATKV Bôrdienghuis Teater

061 156 5386 (WhatsApp only)

 

March 2026 ​ ​ ​ ​

Important Dates:

Human Rights Day (21 March 2026)

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11 March 2026Bainskloof BeatsFesta – Kleinevalleij Estate082 840 2928
22 March 2026Tour du CapWellingtonTour du Cap edition 2026 | Battistrada
38 March 2026

All by Myself: Charl du Plessis (piano concert)

 

Goodnow Hall, Wellingtoninfo@breytenbachsentrum.co.za
413 March 2026

Hero Legacy Class

 

 

Spice Route076 022 5141
514 March 2026Zoid Psalm Die StrooidakkerkKaren Zoid on Quicket
620 March 2026

Mel die Storieverteller

 

 

Paarl Town Hallmeldiestorieverteller – Komediant | Storieverteller
726 March 2026

Schwein & Stein Long Table

 

 

Ristorante Pappa Grappa021 863 3555
827 – 29 March 2026

SA Cup Downhill (MTB)

South African Champs Downhill (MTB)

WP Downhill (MTB)

 

Spice Route076 022 5141
928 March 2026Lionel John

Die ATKV Bôrdienghuis Teater

 

061 156 5386 (WhatsApp only)

 

April 2026 ​ ​ ​ ​

Important Dates:

Good Friday (3 April 2026)

Holy Saturday (4 April 2026)

Easter Sunday (5 April 2026)

Family Day (6 April 2026)

Freedom Day (27 April 2026)

 

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102 – 06 April 2026

Thurlow Marsh Easter Rugby Festival

 

Boland Stadium083 235 9039 / thurlowmarshfoundation@gmail.com
25 April 2026

Diemersfontein Country Market

 

Diemersfontein Wine & Country Estate021 864 5050
310 April 2026Hero Legacy ClassVal de Vie076 022 5141
412 April 2026

Easter Concert: Various soloists, choirs, instrumentalists and readings

 

NG Kerk Wellington-Noordinfo@breytenbachsentrum.co.za
524 – 26 April 2026Run the Vines – 3-day Stage Spice Route Destination

Run The Vines Series Entries 2026 | Entry Ninja – the best outdoor, fitness and sporting event entries in your area.

 

 

625 April 2026

Hotel California – The Ultimate Eagles Tribute

 

Boschenmeer EstateCathy Steed Communication on Quicket
725 April 2026SportSA Run Courtrai Primary School

SportSA Run Paarl 2026 - Paarl Running Event | RunningCalendar

 

 

826 April 2026Youth Concert: Frank Pietersen Music Centre & FriendsVenue TBCinfo@breytenbachsentrum.co.za
May 2026 ​ ​ ​ ​

​Important Dates:

Workers' Day (1 May 2026)

Mother's Day (10 May 2026)

 

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11 May 2026

Rhodes Quality Half Marathon

 

Hugenote High Schoolwww.topevents.co.za
22 – 3 May 2026Paarl MTB ChallengePaarl076 022 5141
38 May 2026Hero Legacy Class Bovenland076 022 5141
416 May 2026WC School SeriesRhebokskloof076 022 5141
517 May 2026Symphonic Collaboration Concert: Winelands Philharmonic Orchestra and various local primary school choirsPaarl Gymnasium High Schoolinfo@breytenbachsentrum.co.za



​​​​Events Approved

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