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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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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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124 April 2026Rock Around the Clock

Die ATKV Bôrdienghuis Teater

 

061 156 5386 (Whatsapp)
224 April 2026Date Night at SteenPerdeberg Winery 021 869 8244
324 April 2026Pickle & Preserve

Soetmelksvlei – Babylonstoren

 

021 863 3852 / enquiries@babylonstoren.com
425 April 2026Run the Vines Spice Route Destination

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

 

525 April 2026

Leathercraft for beginners: make a belt

 

Soetmelksvlei - Babylonstoren021 863 3852 / enquiries@babylonstoren.com
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

 

825 April 2026Paint & Prayer Part 2Nantes EstateWorthy of Him on Quicket
925 April 2026Pinotage SaturdayDekkersvlei Vineyards021 862 4525
1026 April 2026

Youth Concert: Frank Pietersen Music Centre & Friends

 

Paarl-Vallei Gemeenteinfo@breytenbachsentrum.co.za
1126 April 2026

The Old Forge Spitbraai bied aan Spitbraai Sondag

 

Nabygelegen Private Cellar064 110 2241
1228 April 2026Crafting KokedamasBabylonstoren021 863 3852 / enquiries@babylonstoren.com
1329 April 2026Pasta from scratchBabylonstoren021 863 3852 / enquiries@babylonstoren.com
1430 April 2026Sunset Fun Run/WalkPerdeberg Winery021 869 8244
1530 April 2026Bank on it! Seed saving and swoppingSoetmelksvlei - Babylonstoren021 863 3852 / enquiries@babylonstoren.com
May 2026 ​ ​ ​ ​

Important Dates:

Workers' Day (1 May 2026)

Mother's Day (10 May 2026)

 

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11 May 2026May Day 2026 RallyMbekweni Sports Stadium021 448 0046 / malvern@cosatu.org.za
21 May 2026

Rhodes Quality Half Marathon

 

 

Hugenote High Schoolwww.topevents.co.za
31 May 2026

Runway for Reason –Western Cape Miss Teen Universe SA

 

Nelson Wine EstateMiss Teen Universe SA - Western Cape on Quicket
42 May 2026

Blacksmithing: make your own braai fork

 

Soetmelksvlei - Babylonstoren021 863 3852 / enquiries@babylonstoren.com
52 – 3 May 2026Paarl MTB ChallengePaarl076 022 5141
63 May 2026

Diemersfontein Country Market

 

Diemersfontein Wine & Country Estate

 

021 864 5050
75 May 2026

Baking with honey at the Byzantium

 

Babylonstoren021 863 3852 / enquiries@babylonstoren.com
86 May 2026

Create table décor from our autumn garden

 

Babylonstoren021 863 3852 / enquiries@babylonstoren.com
97 May 2026

Magic with milk: make butter, soft cheese and yoghurt

 

Soetmelksvlei - Babylonstoren021 863 3852 / enquiries@babylonstoren.com
107 May 2026

Ethics & AI – “The Essential Toolkit" for the Modern Educator

 

Wellington Preparatory School and Collegeinfo@karenwalstraconsulting.co.za
118 May 2026

Hero Legacy Class

 

 

Bovenland

 

076 022 5141
128 May 2026Droomsindroom LiveDie Nag Uil 067 688 4717
138 May 2026

Go Nuts! Bake a pecan pie and carrot cake

 

Soetmelksvlei - Babylonstoren021 863 3852 / enquiries@babylonstoren.com
148 – 9 May 2026

Drakenstein Primary School Sport Festival

 

Mbekweni Rugby Stadium073 670 6875
159 May 2026

Sanlam Boland Cavaliers vs Eastern Province

 

Boland Rugby Stadium021 873 2317
169 May 2026ABBA TributePaarl Golf ClubCathy Steed Communication on Quicket
179 May 2026

Floral cake decorating with Martjie Malan

 

Soetmelksvlei - Babylonstoren021 863 3852 / enquiries@babylonstoren.com
189 May 2026

Craft a traditional wood & riempie stool

 

Soetmelksvlei - Babylonstoren021 863 3852 / enquiries@babylonstoren.com
199 May 2026Nic Stevens LiveDoran Vineyards083 340 4478
2010 May 2026Nine Oaks Mother's DayNine Oaks Farm Paarl 072 112 2115 / anrikavdm@gmail.com
2110 May 2026Mother's Day LunchAyama Slent Farms066 419 1714
2210 May 2026Mother's Day LunchRoots Bistro - Dunstone076 351 7315
2311 May 2026

Koorfees met Joshua na die Reën

 

Paarl ToringkerkBook tickets for Koorfees met Joshua na die Reën
2412 May 2026

Compost 101: the art of cycling nutrients through your garden

 

Babylonstoren021 863 3852 / enquiries@babylonstoren.com
2513 May 2026

The art of pressing and preserving olives

 

 

Babylonstoren021 863 3852 / enquiries@babylonstoren.com
2614 May 2026

Master meat: make your own salami

 

Soetmelksvlei - Babylonstoren021 863 3852 / enquiries@babylonstoren.com
2715 May 2026Master meringues and macarons

Soetmelksvlei – Babylonstoren

 

021 863 3852 / enquiries@babylonstoren.com
2816 May 2026WC School Series

Rhebokskloof

 

076 022 5141
2916 May 2026

Harvest Dinner & Dance

 

Nantes Estate076 833 3455
3016 May 2026Blacksmithing: make your own soup ladle

Soetmelksvlei – Babylonstoren

 

021 863 3852 / enquiries@babylonstoren.com
3116 May 2026

Drakenstein Palliative Hospice Walk to Remember

 

Paarl Arboretum and sport ground (Cricket A Field)021 872 4060 / marketing@drakensteinhospice.org.za
3217 May 2026

Symphonic Collaboration Concert: Winelands Philharmonic Orchestra and various local primary school choirs

 

Paarl Gymnasium High Schoolinfo@breytenbachsentrum.co.za
3319 May 2026

Natural soapmaking with our olive and essential oils

 

Babylonstoren021 863 3852 / enquiries@babylonstoren.com
3420 May 2026

Learn to keep bees on International Bee Day

 

Babylonstoren021 863 3852 / enquiries@babylonstoren.com
3521 May 2026Chocolate & cake: make celebratory treats

Soetmelksvlei – Babylonstoren

 

021 863 3852 / enquiries@babylonstoren.com
3622 May 2026Frost and Gunn Live

Festa Restaurant, Kleinevalleij Estate

 

067 597 0346
3722 May 2026Cape cookery: melktert, melkkos & koesisters

Soetmelksvlei – Babylonstoren

 

021 863 3852 / enquiries@babylonstoren.com
3823 May 2026

Leathercraft: make your own apron

 

Soetmelksvlei - Babylonstoren021 863 3852 / enquiries@babylonstoren.com
3926 May 2026

Break bread with our master baker

 

Babylonstoren021 863 3852 / enquiries@babylonstoren.com
4027 May 2026

Inside scoop: secrets to buffalo mozzarella and gelato

 

Babylonstoren021 863 3852 / enquiries@babylonstoren.com
4129 May 2026

Nataniël in concert 

 

Paarl-Vallei Gemeente - NGK

 

 

071 686 7733/ info@seatme.co.za
4229 May 2026Bake four traditional pies with butter pastry

Soetmelksvlei – Babylonstoren

 

021 863 3852 / enquiries@babylonstoren.com
4330 May 2026Make a wooden milk stool

Soetmelksvlei – Babylonstoren

 

021 863 3852 / enquiries@babylonstoren.com
June 2026 ​ ​ ​ ​

Important Dates:

Youth Day (16 June 2026)

Father's Day (21 June 2026)

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17 June 2026

Diemersfontein Country Market

 

Diemersfontein Wine & Country Estate

 

 

021 864 5050
216 June 2026

Winelands Community Youth Games

 

 

CPUT Wellington076 374 8119
July 2026 ​ ​ ​ ​

Important Dates:

Nelson Mandela Day (18 July 2026)

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15 July 2026

Diemersfontein Country Market

 

Diemersfontein Wine & Country Estate021 864 5050
215 – 18 July 2026Berg River Canoe Marathon Start: Market Street Bridge, Paarl073 363 9866 / info@berg.org.za
August 2026 ​ ​ ​ ​

Important Dates:

National Women's Day (9 August 2026)

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12 August 2026Diemersfontein Country Market

Diemersfontein Wine & Country Estate

 

021 864 5050
215 August 2026

Noorder Paarl High School vs Paulus Joubert Secondary School

 

Faure Street Stadium021 872 7016 / arendsemarvin5@gmail.com
September 2026 ​ ​ ​ ​

Important Dates:

Heritage Day (24 September 2026)

 

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16 September 2026Diemersfontein Country Market

Diemersfontein Wine & Country Estate

 

021 864 5050
225 – 27 September 2026

This One Thing: Elevate Camp 2026

 

Bergkroon Faith Centre

 

 

 

021 559 0325
326 September 2026Paarlberg Half MarathonStart/finish at De Poort - C/O Main and Turk Street

Paarlberg Half Marathon | Onsite Events | Entry Ninja – the best outdoor, fitness and sporting event entries in your area.

 

October 2026 ​ ​ ​ ​
Important Dates: ​ ​ ​ ​
14 October 2026Diemersfontein Country Market

Diemersfontein Wine & Country Estate

 

021 864 5050
210 October 2026Pinotage on TapDiemersfontein Wine & Country Estate021 864 5050

 




​​​​Events Approved

Please find below the following events:​​

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