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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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February 2026 ​ ​ ​ ​
Important Dates: ​ ​ ​ ​
121 February 2026

Marie-J Alfresco Bubbly Affair

 

Dunstone Estate076 351 7315
221 February 2026

Craft a wooden spoon and an iron ladle

 

Soetmelksvlei - Babylonstoren021 863 3852 / enquiries@babylonstoren.com
321 February 2026

Diemersfontein Harvest Experience

 

Diemersfontein Wine & Country Estate021 864 5050
421 February 2026Church Choir Festival

Afrikaans Language Monument Amphitheatre

 

021 863 0543 / niklaasresant@gmail.com
524 February 2026

Taste of summer: fabulous figs

 

Babylonstoren021 863 3852 / enquiries@babylonstoren.com
625 February 2026

Discover the secret life of bees

 

Babylonstoren021 863 3852 / enquiries@babylonstoren.com
725 February 2026Francois van Coke Acoustic

Kapstadt Brauhaus

 

 

082 475 3644
826 February 2026Riaan Benadé LiveHugenote High School

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

 

926 February 2026

Cape Cookery: traditional melktert, melkkos & koesisters

 

Soetmelksvlei - Babylonstoren021 863 3852 / enquiries@babylonstoren.com
1026 February 2026

Boland LSEN High School Championship

 

Dal Josaphat Stadium081 447 9519 / jonkermanr@gmail.com
1127 February 2026

Traditional needlework: the basics of colorful quilting

 

Soetmelksvlei - Babylonstoren021 863 3852 / enquiries@babylonstoren.com
1228 February – 1 March 2026

2026 South African XCO/XCC Cup

 

Spice RouteWP MTB Commission (@wp_mtbc) • Instagram photos and videos
1328 February 2026Advanced leathercraft: make a leather handbag

Soetmelksvlei – Babylonstoren

 

021 863 3852 / enquiries@babylonstoren.com
1428 February 2026Volmaanpiekniek (Dassie)

Die Afrikaanse Taalmonument

 

021 863 0543
1528 February 2026

Winelands Horse Festival

 

Mistico Equestrian Centrewhf@misticoequestrian.co.za
1628 February 2026Lionel John Band

Boutique House, Paarl

 

079 603 7629
1728 February 2026A Niel Diamond Tribute Sung Blue

Die ATKV Bôrdienghuis Teater

 

061 156 5386 (WhatsApp only)

 

1828 February 2026Goatshed Harvest Lunch

Goatshed Restaurant – Fairview Wine Estate

 

021 863 3609
1928 February 2026Die Paarlberg FeesFaure StadionPaarlberg Fees | kaarkies.co.za
2028 February 2026Diemersfontein Harvest Experience

Diemersfontein Wine & Country Estate

 

021 864 5050
2128 February 2026Harvest at DuskNederburg Wine Farm021 862 3104
2228 February 2026Paarlchella Mbekweni Rugby Stadium072 074 5367
2328 February – 1 March 2026RMB Simonsberg Wine Festival Plaisir Wine Estate RMB - Contact
March 2026 ​ ​ ​ ​

Important Dates:

Human Rights Day (21 March 2026)

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11 March 2026Diemersfontein Country Market

Diemersfontein Wine & Country Estate

 

021 864 5050
21 March 2026Goatshed Harvest Lunch

Goatshed Restaurant – Fairview Wine Estate

 

021 863 3609
31 March 2026RMB Run4Rivers Trail Run Plaisir Wine Estate083 256 5466 / one4adventure.events@gmail.com
42 March 2026Tour du CapWellingtonTour du Cap edition 2026 | Battistrada
53 March 2026

Unlock the diversity of indigenous succulents

 

Babylonstoren021 863 3852 / enquiries@babylonstoren.com
64 March 2026

Farm brew: bean to cup coffee experience

 

Babylonstoren021 863 3852 / enquiries@babylonstoren.com
74 March 2026

Goldrush Boland vs Moothee Ram Tuskers

 

 

Boland Park Cricket Stadium021 862 4580 / bolandadmin@cricket.co.za
84 March 2026

FS Pro Tour – Western Cape

 

Boland Landbou High School071 869 4308 / Lizelle@farmspace.co.za
95 March 2026

Risotto 101: a celebration of our farm-grown rice

 

Babylonstoren021 863 3852 / enquiries@babylonstoren.com
105 March 2026

Handcrafts at Soetmelksvlei: plant pressing

 

Soetmelksvlei - Babylonstoren021 863 3852 / enquiries@babylonstoren.com
116 March 2026

Master meat: make boerewors & droëwors

 

Soetmelksvlei - Babylonstoren021 863 3852 / enquiries@babylonstoren.com
126 March 2026

Van Der Aven & Matthew Duncan Live

 

Die Nag Uilinfo@vanderaven.co.za
136 – 7 March 2026Carnival in the Boland

Paarl Gimnasium Primary School

 

079 389 1232 / info@funlandsa.co.za
147 March 2026

Blacksmithing: Make your own braai fork

 

Soetmelksvlei - Babylonstoren021 863 3852 / enquiries@babylonstoren.com
157 March 2026

Diemersfontein Harvest Experience

 

Diemersfontein Wine & Country Estate021 864 5050
167 March 2026 The Wine CelebrationLaborie Wine Estate021 807 3095
177 – 8 March 2026Goatshed Harvest Lunch

Goatshed Restaurant – Fairview Wine Estate

 

 

021 863 3609
188 March 2026

All by Myself: Charl du Plessis (piano concert)

 

Goodnow Hall, Wellingtoninfo@breytenbachsentrum.co.za
1910 March 2026

Capture the season's scents with fragrant herbs

 

Babylonstoren021 863 3852 / enquiries@babylonstoren.com
2011 March 2026CPUT Culture Day

Two venues within close proximity of CPUT Campus

 

021 864 5210 / dippenaarh@cput.ac.za
2112 March 2026

Pickle & preserve the season's abundance

 

Soetmelksvlei - Babylonstoren021 863 3852 / enquiries@babylonstoren.com
2213 March 2026

Heirloom tomatoes: bake your own galette with traditional butter pastry

 

Soetmelksvlei - Babylonstoren021 863 3852 / enquiries@babylonstoren.com
2313 March 2026

Hero Legacy Class

 

 

Spice Route076 022 5141
2414 March 2026Zoid Psalm Die StrooidakkerkKaren Zoid on Quicket
2514 March 2026

Goldrush Boland vs Dafabet Warriors

 

Boland Park Cricket Stadium021 862 4580 / bolandadmin@cricket.co.za
2614 March 2026

Easter delicacies: pickled fish & hot cross buns

 

Soetmelksvlei - Babylonstoren021 863 3852 / enquiries@babylonstoren.com
2714 March 2026

Craft a traditional wood & riempie stool

 

Soetmelksvlei - Babylonstoren021 863 3852 / enquiries@babylonstoren.com
2814 – 15 March 2026Goatshed Harvest Lunch Goatshed Restaurant – Fairview Wine Estate021 863 3609
2917 March 2026Craft your own homemade soapsBabylonstoren021 863 3852 / enquiries@babylonstoren.com
3018 March 2026

Naturally sweet: baking with honey

 

Babylonstoren021 863 3852 / enquiries@babylonstoren.com
3119 March 2026

Risotto 101: a celebration of our farm-grown rice & pumpkin

 

Babylonstoren021 863 3852 / enquiries@babylonstoren.com
3220 March 2026

Cape food: traditional bobotie with quince chutney

 

Soetmelksvlei - Babylonstoren021 863 3852 / enquiries@babylonstoren.com
3320 March 2026

Mel die Storieverteller

 

 

Paarl Town Hallmeldiestorieverteller – Komediant | Storieverteller
3421 March 2026

Wellington Animal Hospital Group presents 5KM Run/Walk for charity

 

Kleinevalleij Estate021 873 1196
3521 March 2026

Advanced leathercraft: make a leather handbag

 

Soetmelksvlei - Babylonstoren021 863 3852 / enquiries@babylonstoren.com
3626 March 2026

Schwein & Stein Long Table

 

 

Ristorante Pappa Grappa021 863 3555
3727 March 2026

Perfectly pumpkin: a seasonal baking experience

 

Soetmelksvlei - Babylonstoren021 863 3852 / enquiries@babylonstoren.com
3827 – 29 March 2026

Western Cape & National Downhill Series #3

 

Spice Route076 022 5141
3928 March 2026Lionel John

Die ATKV Bôrdienghuis Teater

 

061 156 5386 (WhatsApp only)

 

4028 March 2026Make a Wooden Milk Stool

Soetmelksvlei – Babylonstoren

 

021 863 3852 / enquiries@babylonstoren.com
4128 March 2026

Van Pletzen / Sossi / Yo-Nax Live

 

Die Nag Uil062 862 6917
4229 March 2026Western Cape & National Downhill Series #3Spice Route076 022 5141
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 2026

Youth Concert: Frank Pietersen Music Centre & Friends

 

Venue 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
33 May 2026

Diemersfontein Country Market

 

Diemersfontein Wine & Country Estate

 

021 864 5050
48 May 2026Hero Legacy Class

Bovenland

 

 

076 022 5141
516 May 2026WC School Series

Rhebokskloof

 

076 022 5141
617 May 2026

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

 

 

Paarl Gymnasium High Schoolinfo@breytenbachsentrum.co.za
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 Estate021 864 5050

 



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Please find below the following events:​​

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