FEBRUARY
CROCKS ROCK RACE
Hiking, mountain biking and river rafting fun for all ages and levels of fitness at the annual Mosheshesford Crocs Race. Programme and entry details for the Crocs Rock Race
MARCH
CLIFFORD MOTORBIKE RALLY
MARCH
Wildtrout Festival in Rhodes
EASTER
LADY GREY PASSION PLAY
A cast of 132 speaking characters as well as a chorus, choir, troupe of dancers and live visual artists, and is presented over a period of three days during the Easter Weekend. Parts of the play are staged around the town: in the streets, at the scenic Lady Grey dam and at the historic NG Kerk.
JUNE
RIDE TO RHODES
A gruelling 550km MTB ride from Pietermaritzburg to Rhodes Village, this marathon event The Ride to Rhodes also the first stage of the Freedom Challenge – one of the toughest MTB rides in the whole of Africa.
JUNE
LADY GREY MACNAB
A hunting and shooting competition with a difference! The challenge is to bag a buck, shoot a partridge and catch a wild trout during one day. The Scottish evening party complete with bagpipes and optional haggis is not to be missed! More about the Lady Grey Macnab
JULY
LADY GREY AGRICULTURAL SHOW
Livestock, paintball, food and craft stalls, steak meal, clay pgeon shooting, puppet show, women’s programme, bicycle race, extreme bike and quad off road fun rally. Live music. More
JULY
RHODES TRAIL RUN
The Rhodes Run, South Africa’s coldest premier trail race is staged in the tranquil beauty of the Eastern Cape Drakensberg mountains surrounding the Victorian-era hamlet of Rhodes. This event is limited to 300 runners and is often held in sub-zero temperatures with snow on the 52km route.More about the Rhodes Trail Run
JULY
Snow Festival in Rhodes
AUGUST
GARMIN WARTRAIL TRI-CHALLENGE
Extreme adventure race across the mountains. Running, mountain biking and paddling. More about the Garmin Wartrail Tri-challenge
SEPTEMBER
LAMMERGEIER HALF MARATHON
A 21km race that sees participants ascending 1000m to the Microwave Tower above Lady Grey, and then taking in the spectacular views as they descend Joubert’s Pass.
OCTOBER
OktoberFest in Rhodes
NOVEMBER
SKYRUN
Extreme 100km endurance run from Lady Grey to Wartrail Country Club. Rated as ‘South Africa’s ultimate endurance race’ the 120 km mountain wilderness, ultra marathon traverses over the top of the Witteberge/Drakensberg, ending at the Wartrail Sports Club. The wilderness nature of the run has been preserved by keeping off roads and footpaths as much as possible.
DECEMBER
SNOW VALLEY BIKE RIDE
The Wartrail & New England area in the Eastern Cape Drakensberg bordering Lesotho, is fast becoming a popular destination for adventure-bikers, scrambler & quad riders. The well-organised Snow Valley Bike Ride offers a challenging 4 hours scarmbler route or an easier alternative fun ride, and starts at Reedsdell Farm, Wartrail. Enjoy the fantastic scenery of Wartrail, Lundeans Nek, Upper Telle & Dangershoek on a funride suitable for all members of the family – scramblers, quad-bikes, side-by-sides & 4×4’s!
26 DECEMBER
Mosheshesford Boxing Day Dance (Mosheshesford)
Come and enjoy a festive evening with family and friends. Cocktail style finger snacks will be served as well as great music to dance the night away to.
31st DECEMBER – WARTRAIL GYMKHANA, MINI-TRIATHLON & FAMILY FUN DAY
A mini-triathlon providing fun for the whole family is followed by the historic Wartrail Gymkhana event which has taken place annually for over 100 years. Call 083 500 9695.
31st DECEMBER – OLD YEAR’S PARTY – WARTRAIL COUNTRY CLUB
All guests to the area are welcome to join in the annual festivities at the Wartrail Social Club. Speak to your Guest Farm hosts if you would like to come and they will be able to provide you with further details.
DECEMBER
Mixed Doubles Tennis Tournament – Mosheshesford – Handicap format, enter with a partner.
DECEMBER
Barkly East Summer Festival
DECEMBER
Cave Carols by Candlelight – a special evening in the beautiful Mountain View shearing shed – bring along your own candles, head torches, picnic blankets & snacks for after.
DECEMBER
Frank Isted Tennis Tournament – A round robin tournament pairing novice players with experienced partners. Much fun and hilarity for the participants & spectators alike!