Events 7 – 12 May

Apologies, due to technical difficulties there have not been any posts over the past week.

National Archives Week is currently taking place until Friday. Scheduled activities include guided tours, presentations about the functions of the Archives Service, workshops and exhibitions and are conducted at the Western Cape Archives and Records Service.

APAS Fair, the largest Supermarket Fair in Latin America is taking place in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Our very own Wesgro representative has taken 10 companies along to the fair in order to create business opportunities. For more information on the services Wesgro provides please visit the website.

The Africa Investor CEO Infrastructure Investment Summitis taking place at the Table Bay Hotel today. See link for more information.

The WIE Africa Symposiumis taking place at the Lookout, V&A Waterfront until tomorrow. WIE Africa aims to showcase successful African Women.

This week is a busy one for Cape Town Stadium… tonight legendary rock band Bon Jovi will be performing and tomorrow evening, teen sensation, Justin Bieber will be serenading the city.

The CTICC is hosting the World Economic Forum on Africa 2013 from 8-10 May. WEF Africa aims to provide a platform to address the continents economic growth and development.

On Wednesday evening, Harvey’s at the Winchester Mansions Hotel will be hosting a Grapes, Gourmet and Gallery Evening showcasing wines from Muratie Wines and art from Ann Nosworthy.

Fine Brandy Fusion, SA’s premier brandy expo will be taking place on 9 and 10 May at the CTICC. The event is set to launch the new Urban Brandy Cocktail Route, which “takes the visitor from Clifton to the CBD in style.”

From 10 – 12 May, Wild Clover in Stellenbosch is hosting the Wild Clover’s Hops Harvest Festival, the festival’s focus will be on beer tastings and speciality brews. At the same time, at Platbos Forest in the Overberg, Greenpop is hosting the Reforest Fest. The aim of the festival is to protect and grow the ancient Platbos forest which houses trees that are over 1000 years old.

Red Stone Mountain Bike & Trail Running Family Weekend is taking place on 10 and 11 May is the Klein Karoo town of Calitzdorp. There will be lots to do for runners/bikers and spectators alike.

The Tourism Indaba will be taking place from Saturday 11 May until Tuesday 14 May, at the Durban ICC. The Wesgro marketing team will be hosting a stand at the event showcasing Cape Town and the Western Cape.

On 11 and 12 May, the Nuy Valley Feast will be taking place in Worcester, sporting as well as entertainment events have been planned as part of the festivities. The Organik Love Project, a psytrance festival, will also be taking place at the same time at Utopia Farm, near Caledon. 

On Saturday, 11 May, the annual Ceres Chrysanthemum Show is taking place in the charming Winleands town. Robertson is playing host to the Willow Creek/ Computer Mania MTB Challenge at Willow Creek Estate and Hermanus is hosting Wheels & Runners, a race that includes both people with disabilities in wheelchairs and able-bodied athletes. 

Sunday, 12 May is Mother’s Day, the Vineyard Hotel and Spa is hosting Delightful Deliciousness for Mums, a three course lunch in honour of mothers. 

Jive will be hosting the Slave Route Challenge on Sunday 12 May, the marathon is the first of its kind to take participants through the historical sites of Cape Town.

For these and other events please visit our Events Calender.