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Keeping the family entertained will be no problem this festive season. Our diverse city is famous for its spectacular landscapes, coastal havens, amazing people, rich culture and endless sights. George and Wilderness has a lot to offer; this is your ultimate events to-do-list this summer:

Carols by Candlelight

Carols is a great way to get into the Christmas cheer.  Visit the gorgeous Garden Route Botanical Gardens on the 11th and 18th of December for festive Carols by Candlelight and a wonderful sense of community.  Enjoy the Christmas spirit through music and the story of Christmas.  Bring a picnic basket and your own blanket or chairs.  Redberry Farm’s popular annual Carols by Candlelight event is on 21 December and is always a joyful and enjoyable outdoor country evening.

Live Concerts and Shows

The Bush Lapa at Herolds Bay Eco Resort once again have a remarkable line-up of events this season, taking place from 11 to 30 December 2021. Artists are set to provide top entertainment for the holidays.  Check out Matthew Mole on 10 December, Jack Parow on the 17th,  Die Heuwels Fantasies on the 19th, Demi-Lee Moore on the 20th, Elandre on the 21st, Jakkie Louw on the 22nd, Fatman on the 23rd, Juan Boucher on the 27th and 28th, Francois van Coke on the 29th, Jo Black on the 30th and Prime Circle on the 3rd of January.

Jesse Clegg fans can also book tickets for an incredible performance at Fancourt on the 28th of December.  

The George Arts Theatre are bringing the enchanting fairy-tale story of Rapunzel to life, from the 06th to the 19th of December.  The Gardens are also hosting a fun outdoor movie night for young and old, on the 21st December.

Sports

At Kingswood Golf Estate, the US Kids Garden Route Local Tour is happening on the 20th of December.  Open for all junior golfers from age 5 to 18 years old, participants can earn Priority Status - the only way to qualify for the World Championship in Pinehurst, the European Championship in Scotland, the Venice Open in Italy and all the U.S. KIDS GOLF International Majors.

Runners can look forward to the Pacaltsdorp Night Race on the 27th of December, an event for everyone with a fun run and 10km starting at 6pm, as well as the Red Men Trail Run on the 08th of January at Herold Wines.

Markets

To get that festive feeling, make sure to get shopping at Christmas markets such as the Moederkerk Kersmark from 10 to 22 December and the Boerevintage Gift Market from 16 to 22 December.  Other fairs include the Nightlife & Night Market at the Garden Route Botanical Gardens on 10 and 29 December and the Hoekwil End of Year Market on10 December.

For more inspiration about things to do, eateries, accommodation and other tourism information, go to www.visitgeorge.co.za or contact George, Wilderness and Uniondale Tourism on 044 801 9295 or info@visitgeorge.co.za.  

Issued by George Municipality