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What’s on in Cape Town
Browse through Cape Town highlights of events by month or scroll down to view major annual events in Cape Town. Alpha du Cap Guest House offers comfortable and affordable Cape Town accommodation, conveniently located to explore Cape Town, the Cape Peninsula and the Western Cape of South Africa.
Cape Town Events in March
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The Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour
8 March 2009 starting in the City Centre and finishing at the Green Point Stadium
The largest cycling event in the world will take place on Sunday 8 March and this year local entries have topped the 35 000 level.In 2007 over 2000 international cyclists took part in this premier cycling event and many more are expected in the Mother City this year. The 108 km route passes through some of the most magnificent scenery on offer in the Cape including the area around Cape Point and Scarborough and the world renowned Chapman's Peak Drive.The inaugural race took place in 1978 and 525 entrants took part, since then it has grown into the powerhouse of international cycling competitions. Over 2500 volunteers assist with this global event and all proceeds are donated to charity.
Cape Town One City Festival
Friday 20 - Sunday 22 March at Company Gardens, Cape Town
The city comes together to enjoy a celebration of local arts and culture.
ABSA Cape Epic
Saturday, 21 March 2009 to Saturday, 28 March 2009 in the Cape Overberg
It starts in the beautiful Garden Route town of Knysna and finishes nine days later in style at the grand Lourensford Wine Estate, just outside Cape Town.
The route changes every year, and leads aspiring amateur and professional mountain bikers from around the world through approximately 900 kilometres of the unspoilt nature of the Western Cape and up approximately 16 000m of climbing over some of the most magnificent passes in South Africa.
Wellington Harvest Festival 21 – 22 March 2009
During this weekend the people of Wellington invite guests from all the country to come and experience Wellington. Food, wine, sporting activities and loads of entertainment. Come and join in the fun and experience Wellington.
Visitors are required to purchase an access pass at their first port of call or Wellington Tourism Office, serving as registration to the weekend.
Trans Cape
Date: 24 March - 2 May 2008
Venue: Cape Town
Tel: 021 488 3064
2007 sees the inaugural, large-scale exhibition of contemporary African art, which showcases over 60 artists from 19+ African countries.
SA Cheese Festival
Date: 25 – 28 April 2008
Venue: Bien Donné, Franschhoek
Tel: 021 975 4440 /1 /2 /3
Love cheese? This is the festival for you! Wine and music combine with the cheesy exhibitions to make this a memorable occasion.
Home Improver's Show 2009
Where: Cape Town
When: 2009/03/26 10:00 am to 2009/03/29 09:00 pm
Whether you are building a new house, thinking of renovating, or just wanting to scratch your décor itch, this lifestyle show will present you with 250 exhibitors to choose from. Stretching over almost 8000m, the show will host leading interior and exterior improvement and lifestyle exhibitors, and is a home must for anyone hunting for some good bargains. This shoppers’ paradise will cater for the whole family and will provide visitors with an opportunity to discuss their needs with the experts, compare various products and services, or discover something new – all under one roof!
Kirstenbosch Summer Concert in March 2009
The Kirstenbosch summer concerts, which run until April, have become synonymous with every Cape Town summer, and have a special feel to them mainly due to the breathtaking setting. Part of the charm also lies in the warm, friendly and relaxed atmosphere, with concert-goers picnicking on the soft grass banks that slope downwards towards the stage.
Kirstenbosch Summer Concerts March Line-up:
1 March - Malaika and friends
8 March - The Rudimentals
15 March - The Dirty Skirts
22 March – aKING
29 March - The Cape Philharmonic Orchestra*
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