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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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November 2025 ​ ​ ​ ​

Important Dates:

 

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120 – 23 November 2025MO:DEM – Outdoor Music Festival Du Kloof Lodge082 440 8388 / Phil@honeybadgerhq.co.za
221 November 2025

Berry feast: bake a frangipane tart

 

Soetmelksvlei – Babylonstoren021 863 3852 / enquiries@babylonstoren.com
321 November 2025Ladies High TeaDunstone Estate076 351 7315
422 November 2025Sanlam Boland Top 12 Final – Roses United vs Saldanha BayBoland Rugby Stadium Tickets - Boland Rugby Union
522 November 2025Galileo Open Air Cinema Nederburg Wine Estate021 877 5183
622 – 23 November 2025Pinotage PartyDekkersvlei Vineyards021 862 4525
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24 November – 06 December 2025

 

Paarl FeesmarkPaarl Town Hall072 229 8396
825 November 2025

Create a natural freshwater pond

 

Babylonstoren 021 863 3852 / enquiries@babylonstoren.com
926 November 2025

Grow edible and cut flowers

 

Babylonstoren021 863 3852 / enquiries@babylonstoren.com
1027 November 2025Quiz Nights Back's Polo Pavilion – Val de Vie Estate087 821 1068 / functions@backs.co.za
1127 November 2025

Traditional handcrafts: colour crocheting

 

Soetmelksvlei – Babylonstoren021 863 3852 / enquiries@babylonstoren.com
1227 November 2025Sip & Paint Pearl Valley Signature Lounge021 867 8000
13 27 November 2025 Pasta Long Table Ristorante Pappa Grappa 021 863 3555
1428 November 2025

Bake your own savoury breads

 

Soetmelksvlei – Babylonstoren021 863 3852 / enquiries@babylonstoren.com
1528 November 2025Stofskop Dans 2025Boland Stadium B-FieldSTOFSKOP Dans - Breezy Hill - Paarl
1628 November 2025Pizza & Wine EveningImbuko Wines 021 873 7350
1728 November – 30 November 2025Sheecas Boland Pop Up MarketBoy Louw Sportsground021 861 6112    / Thania.adams@gmail.com
1828 November – 21 December 2025

Skeppend @ Simonsvlei Christmas Market

 

Simonsvlei WinesChristelle Kriel – 084 302 2410 / info@skeppendsa.co.za
1929 November 2025

Advanced leathercraft: dog harness & leash

 

Soetmelksvlei – Babylonstoren021 863 3852 / enquiries@babylonstoren.com
2029 November 2025

Drakenstein Festival of Lights

 

Wellington021 807 7744
2129 November 2025Beauty in the vines

Diemersfontein Wine & Country Estate

 

Khula Cosmetics Presents: Beauty in the vines on Quicket
2229 November 2025Polo League

Back's Polo Pavilion – Val de Vie Estate

 

087 821 1068 / functions@backs.co.za
2329 November 2025Braai with Beats Katryntjies Drift084 206 8596
2429 November 2025Athletics Meeting – Alpha Primary SchoolFaure Street Stadium021 976 1493
2529 November 2025Barrel Bash Beer Festival Soul Barrel Brewing 083 600 8716
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29 November – 06 December 2025

 

The Wizard of OZOld Mill Theatre083 524 3744
2730 November 2025

Picnic with Takura Terry

 

 

Au d'Hex Estate072 463 5675 / admin@audhexestate.co.za
2830 November 2025Summer Series: Sunday Outside Vol 2Paarl Arboretum021 023 1028 / grant.thecompany@gmail.com
December 2025 ​ ​ ​ ​

Important Dates:

Day of Reconciliation (16 December 2025)

Christmas Eve (24 December 2025)

Christmas Day (25 December 2025)

Day of Goodwill (26 December 2025)

New Year's Eve (31 December 2025)

 

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12 December 2025Stories of Wine Masterclass 2025Grande Roche Estate071 515 0932 / sales@christien.co.za
24 December 2025Wellington LangtafelWellington Church Street082 720 2833
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5 December 2025

 

Die Afrikaanse Taalmonument Volmaanpiekniek (Springbok)

 

Die Afrikaanse Taalmonument021 863 0543
45 – 6 December 2025

Six Gun Grill Summer Sport Festival

 

Hugenote High School062 402 8783 / info@shotokankarate.co.za
56 December 2025Artisanal Beer Fest 2025Mistico Equestrian CentreNorthyeasters Brou en Stook on Quicket
66 December 2025Windmeul Farmers' MarketWindmeul Cellar021 869 8100 / wines@windmeul.com
76 December 2025

Musiek oppie Berg – Watershed

 

Die Afrikaanse Taalmonument084 522 5223
86 December 2025

Newtons RFC 7's Tournament

 

Newton Park: A + B Fields079 995 1567
96 December 2025

Drakenstein Festival of Lights

 

Paarl021 807 7744
106 December 2025Winemaker's TableOlsen Private Vineyardscarin@olsenprivatevineyards.co.za
116 December 2025

Funk, Arena Rock, One Hit Wonders, Pop Legends, Classic R&B, 90s Rock, Pop Funk & Emo Season Show

 

Simonsvlei Winery021 671 9580 / claremont@schoolofrock.com
126 December 2025Run the Vines #12 Doolhof Wine Estatelans@onsite-events.co.za
136 December 2025Brutal Fruit Pink TableLa Paris Estatesangweni@homecomingza.com
147 December 2025Live JazzRistorante Pappa Grappa021 863 3555 / pappagrappa@wilderer.co.za
157 December 2025Family Festive Day Die Stoepe021 871 1438
167 December 2025Under the Christmas Lights Lady Grey Street021 023 1028 / info@tceventsco.co.za
177 December 2025The Proteas Women vs IrelandBoland Park Cricket South Africa
1810 – 11 December 2025Holiday Snake SchoolLe Bonheuer Reptiles & Adventures021 863 1142 / info@lebonheuradventures.co.za
1911 December 2025Music BingoBack's Polo Pavilion – Val de Vie Estate087 821 1068 / functions@backs.co.za
2012 December 2025

Drakenstein Festival of Lights

 

Saron021 807 7744
2112 December 2025

Hero Legacy Adventure

 

Val de Vie Estate

076 022 5141

 

2213 December 2025

Drakenstein Festival of Lights

 

Gouda021 807 7744
2313 December 2025

Sterrekykpiekniek (47 Tucanae)

 

Die Afrikaanse Taalmonument021 872 3441
2413 December 2025

Thurlow Marsh Foundation – Coolerbox Edition Season 2

 

St Albans Primary SchoolThurlow Marsh Foundation on Quicket
2513 December 2025Kurt Darren LiveDiemersfontein Wine Estate021 864 5050
2614 December 2025Amazing RaceFreedom Hill Wines 062 744 0260
2716 December 2025Vinatage Summer SplashBoy Louw Sportsground079 611 4623 / newton@tfbevents.co.za
2819 December 2025

Glamour & Glass presents Christmas Under the Mistletoe

 

Glamour and Glassglamourandglass@gmail.com
2920 December 2025

Piekniek met Kersvader 2025

 

Die Afrikaanse Taalmonument021 863 0543
3025 December 2025Christmas Lunch

The Grillroom – Val du Charron

 

021 873 1256
3125 December 2025Christmas at SMUL Restaurant

Diemersfontein Wine & Country Estate

 

069 687 5904 / info@smulrestaurant.co.za
3225 December 2025

The Doolhof Christmas Lunch

 

Doolhof Wine Estatestay@doolhof.com
3327 December 2025Sanctum – Rebel HeartsNelson Wine Estate073 631 5503
3427 December 2025

Betway SA20 – Paarl Royals vs. Sunrisers Eastern Cape

 

 

Boland Park Cricket Stadium021 862 4580 / jamesf@cricket.co.za
3531 December 2025New Year's Dinner and Dance The Grillroom – Val du Charron021 873 1256
January 2026 ​ ​ ​ ​

Important Dates:

New Year's Day (1 January 2026)

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11 January 2026

Groovers Prayer New Years Experience

 

Nederburg Wine EstateGroove.afrika@gmail.com
22 January 2026

Betway SA20 – Paarl Royals vs. MI Cape Town

 

Boland Park Cricket Stadium021 862 4580 / jamesf@cricket.co.za
33 January 2026

Volmaanpiekniek (Bidsprinkaan)

 

Die Afrikaanse Taalmonument021 863 0543
410 January 2026Hero Legacy Adventure

Rhebokskloof

 

 

076 022 5141

 

510 January 2026

Betway SA20 – Paarl Royals vs. Pretoria Capitals

 

Boland Park Cricket Stadium021 862 4580 / jamesf@cricket.co.za
613 January 2026

Betway SA20 – Paarl Royals vs. Durban Super Giants

 

Boland Park Cricket Stadium021 862 4580 / jamesf@cricket.co.za
717 January 2026Sterrekykpiekniek (Orion)Die Afrikaanse Taalmonument021 872 3441
819 January 2026

Betway SA20 – Paarl Royals vs. Joburg Super Kings

 

Boland Park Cricket Stadium021 862 4580 / jamesf@cricket.co.za
930 January 2026Volmaanpiekniek (Luiperd)Die Afrikaanse Taalmonument 021 863 0543
February 2026 ​ ​ ​ ​
Important Dates: ​ ​ ​ ​
113 February 2026Sterrekykpiekniek (Jupiter)Die Afrikaanse Taalmonument021 872 3441
228 February 2026Volmaanpiekniek (Dassie)Die Afrikaanse Taalmonument021 863 0543

 



​​​​Events Approved

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