Prince Albert

Join Zwartberg High at their Easter Bazaar on Friday, 26 March from 10h00 to 12h00 at the "markie" for curry vetkoek, bazaar pudding, jumble stall, cakes, sweets, fresh veggies, jams & preserves, pancakes and home made bread.

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Astro Tours

Hans and Tilanie Daehne of Astro Tours will be available for stargazing in Prince Albert on 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th, 21st and 22nd of March 2010. For bookings, please contact Tilanie on 072 732 2950.

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African Relish

Our cooking school aimed at the international and local traveller who is looking for something different. Tourists can participate in hands-on interactive cooking experiences, while learning about South African food and culture and the beautiful Karoo.

Summer courses include:


12 to 14 March 2010	Kitchen Cowboys in the Karoo with Pete Goffe-Wood One of South Africa’s best known chefs, with a personality to match, is coming to town....
7 to 11 April 2010	Escape to Culinary Karoo Come and unwind with some creative cooking and cycling up the mighty Swartberg Pass and down into The Hell.
16 to 18 April 2010	Let's get Saucy! Jacques Erasmus - Saucier extrodinaire and consultant chef to Cuvee Restaurant at Simonsig Wine Estate, will demystify the art of sauce making and demonstrate how this subtle art can transform ordinary food into fine dining.
23 to 25 April 2010	Cooking in the Karoo with Ciro The Italian legend of Johannesburg cooks Karoo style!

Click here for more information.

To make your reservation

contact Virna Gouws

Tel: 023 5411 381 or

e-mail: virna@africanrelish.com

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" Deep South "

6.30pm Saturday 13 March 2010

Peter Mc Ewan and Chrisna Smit present " Deep South " - songs stories & music from the American and South African Deep South. Tickets available at the Tourism Office - R50 per person.

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Social Tennis

At the Prince Albert Tennis Club on Human Rights Day, Monday, 22 March 2010 from 08h30. Exercise your right! Bring you own "tekkies", a tennis racket and a sense of humour!

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Prince Albert Olive Festival

30th April & 1st May 2010

Our annual Prince Albert Olive Festival attracts visitors from far and wide! Here you can discover the secrets of the Karoo when Prince Alberters open up their town for visitors to experience country life first hand.

2010 will offer all the fun of the fair!

CLICK HERE FOR THE 2009 OLIVE FESTIVAL PROGRAMME

ALL ENQUIRIES ABOUT STALL BOOKINGS & ACCOMMODATION

tel: +27 023 5411 366 fax: 023 5411 788

or e-mail: princealberttourism@intekom.co.za

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Prince Albert Half Marathon

May 2010

The 2008 and 2009 Half-marathons were most successful events. Join the Zwartberg Runners, Prince Albert's own Running Club, for the 2010 half-marathon. The route takes participants into the spectacular Swartberg Pass!

Please contact Terry 023 5411 462 cell: 072 331 9354 or click here for more information.

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Louis Botha's photography course

20 - 23 May 2010

Louis is a professional photographer who runs photography courses here in the clear, sparkling air of the great Karoo amid the spectacular surroundings of Prince Albert. His next course takes place in May 2010.

"INTRODUCTION TO ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY"

For newcomers as well as experienced photographers wishing to increase the impact of their work. Small groups of 10 and less assure personal attention.

WHERE: PRINCE ALBERT (Landscapes; Historic buildings; People; Nostalgia!)

WHEN: 20 TO 23 MAY 2010 (Thursday evening to Sunday morning)

COST: R1800pp (excludes accommodation, main meals, transport.)

(includes tuition, notes, refreshments and assistance)

PRESENTED BY: Louis Botha

"This course is well balanced as far as course time and private time is concerned. It furthermore provides a good mix between tuition and hands on learning. The course is presented in a relaxed and entertaining manner and is loaded with valuable tips and techniques that will help you to:

- develop a better understanding and appreciation of your photographic equipment

- gain a much deeper understanding of the importance of Light and Time in photography and how to use them for better exposures and creative effects

- produce images that are sharp in focus

- increase your creativity by using depth of field

- understand how to manage moving objects

- improve the compositions of your work

- increase the impact of your photography"

WHAT TO BRING: Camera , lenses, tripod, torch, batteries, memory cards, etc.

BOOK NOW: Contact Louis Botha to book your place:

Tel: 082 453 5130 e-mail: lj.botha@iafrica.com Fax 012 460 2843.

www.louisbothaphotogaphy.co.za

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D R Church Bazaar

7 August 2010

Braai's, meat and vegetables galore, cakes and "bazaar poeding". They're all to be found at the DR Bazaar - plus venison auctions and entertainment.

For more information - Vir meer inligting
and accommodation bookings contact the Tourism Association Office
tel: +27 (0)23 5411 366 fax: +27 (0)23 5411 788

or e-mail: princealberttourism@intekom.co.za

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Prince Albert Agricultural Show / Landbouskou

8 & 9 Oktober 2010

Join the people of Prince Albert as they celebrate their agricultural heritage at the Show Grounds. Homecrafts, art & flowers, horses on show, sheep and angora goat competitions, local products, delicious food, bar facilities, entertainment for young and old.

Where? Skougronde, at the end of Jan Louw Street

For more information - Vir meer inligting and accommodation bookings contact the Tourism Association Office

tel: +27 (0)23 5411 366 fax: +27 (0)23 5411 788 or e-mail: princealberttourism@intekom.co.za

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St John's Flower Festival

October 2010

The theme changes each year but the lovely little Victorian church revels in its beautiful Spring decoration. The church is open all day Saturday for visitors to view the flowers and spend some time listening to gentle music. At 10.00am on Sunday a Morning Prayer service is held. See the harmonium installed to celebrate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee! You can also take a walk in their labyrinth.

Remember to pop into the Museum to see the copy of His Royal Highness' collected speeches, sent to the village by Queen Victoria and inscribed by Her Majesty.

For more information - Vir meer inligting and accommodation bookings contact the Tourism Association Office

tel: +27 (0)23 5411 366 fax: +27 (0)23 5411 788 or e-mail: princealberttourism@intekom.co.za

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Prince Albert Harvest Festival

20 November 2010

Join the people of Prince Albert as they celebrate their bountiful harvest. The Harvest Festival will be a larger version of the weekly Saturday Morning Market with lots of fresh fruit (apricots, plums, nectarines, cherries, strawberries) in season and other local produce including jams, preserves, olives, olive oil, freshly baked bread and organically grown vegetables.

Time: 08h00 - 14h00

Place: Saturday Market / "markie"

For more information - Vir meer inligting and accommodation bookings contact the Tourism Association Office

tel: +27 (0)23 5411 366 fax: +27 (0)23 5411 788 or e-mail: princealberttourism@intekom.co.za

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Karoo Carols by Candlelight

December 2010

Join Prince Albert at St John's Anglican Church as they gather to share familiar Carols and the Christmas story in a nativity play performed by the Patchwork Theatre Troupe.

For more information

contact Andrew and Ailsa Tudhope

Phone/Fax: 023 5411 211

or e-mail: story@storyweaver.co.za

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Prince Albert Christmas Market

December 2010

The weekly Saturday market takes on a special face with stalls selling local arts and crafts and home-made produce to fill Christmas stockings and hampers. Come and do your last minute Christmas shopping far away from the city rush and enjoy a restful Karoo Christmas.

For more information

contact the Tourism Association Office

tel: +27 (0)23 5411 366 fax: +27 (0)23 5411 788

or e-mail: princealberttourism@intekom.co.za

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"Art at Sunset / Under the full Moon"

Hennie Boshoff presents "Art at Sunset / Under the full Moon" tours at Villa Kruger:

	March 29th 30th* 31st
	April 27th 28th* 29th
	May 26th 27th* 28th
	June 24th 25th* 26th
	July 25th 26th* 27th (*those marked with an asterisk are in Afrikaans)

Tickets are available at the Tourism Office at R50 pp.

Click here for more information or contact:

Hennie Boshoff
Tel. 083 267 2436 or villakruger@azazel.com

or visit their website on www.azazel.com/villakruger.
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Prince Albert Gallery

Prince Albert Gallery - Seven Arches, across the road from the Museum, created by Prince Albert artists. There's always something to see and buy and from time to time we host special exhibitions.

Prince Albert Gallery

“Seven Arches”

57 Church Street

Prince Albert

Tel: 023 5411 057

email: karoogallery@intekom.co.za

click here for more information and photographs

More Art at the Swartberg Hotel - local scenes by local artists.

Jans Rautenbach Schouwburg

The Jans Rautenbach Schouwburg is in De Beer Street. Events are advertised here when details are available.

tel: +27 (0)23 5411 366 fax: +27 (0)23 5411 788

e-mail: princealberttourism@intekom.co.za

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Events in the District

Leeu Gamka Nursery Open Day

September 2010

Previous events have included a Bonzai demonstration by Dominee Org Swanepoel and a beadwork demonstration by Chrissie Esterhuyse of Krea Koup which included a pack of beads so guests could make their own creations. Refreshments were served.

Click here for photographs and more information

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