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29 June - 18 July
Sapphire Coast Sardine Splash Festival
Amanzimtoti Beach
Tel: 031 903-7498 Tourism Office.
Non-stop fun and entertainment for the entire family during the school holidays. Activities include: Beach Games, Entertainment, Miss Toti Sardine Splash, Music programmes and much, much, more.....See you there!
Other events include:
Boat Charters (snorkling/diving etc.) Shark Viewing, Whale / Dolphin Watching, Bungee Trampoline, Little Big Wheel Ride, Road Train Ride, Kites - Demo’s / Training / Shows, Dive Demo’s / Training in Pool, Afrikaans Music Request Programme, Kid’s Programme, Beach Games & Sport for all ages.
Check out the detailed programme on your main beach information boards or telephone the tourism office for more information.
1 - 5 July
FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Qualifier
New Beach, Durban
Tel: Gameplan Media 031 764 3017
www.gameplanmedia.co.za
Durban will host this event for the fourth year in succession when a record number of nine African nations compete for the top two places at the global beach soccer showcase. The tournament will be played at the state-of-the-art beach soccer stadium at New Beach on Durban’s Golden Mile.
The sports global governing body has confirmed the participation of defending champions Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Mauritius, Libya, Morocco, Mozambique, Nigeria, and the host nation South Africa.
2 July
World Symphony Series Summer Season with KZN Philharmonic Orchestra
City Hall, 19:30
Tel: 031 369 9438
2 - 3 July
2009 Sibaya KZN Yearling Sales
Sibaya Casino
Tel: Caroline Simpson 082 552 6525
July
Brian Boswell’s Circus
Durban Circus Site
Tel: 083 629 7799
See press for further details.
2 - 4 July
Durban Military Tattoo
Chatsworth Stadium
Tel: 031 451 1704 www.strictlytickets.com
3 - 12 July
East Coast Radio House & Garden Show “love real life”
Durban Exhibition Centre. Open daily from 10:00.
Well-branded exhibitions promoting the latest in home and lifestyle products. Over 300 stores under one roof, ranging from creative home production to the convenience of e-appliances to inspiration for outdoor patio lifestyle.
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4 July
Durban July
Greyville Racecourse
Tel: Gold Circle 031 314 1500
Africa’s Greatest Horseracing Event.
Of course, the event would not be what it is if it were not for the fashion competitions for the race goers. It gives them the opportunity to enter to show their creations for the world to see. With great prizes on offer and even bigger prestige at stake, these competitions will attract those eager to embody the elements of style and elegance that are synonymous with the Durban July.
6 - 9 July
The eThekwini International Gymnastics Competition
Old Mutual Sports Hall, University of KZN, Francoise Road, Glenwood.
Tel: Robyn Baker 083 778 1607
8 - 12 July
SA Open Beach Volleyball
New Beach, Durban
Tel: Lucky Luthuli 072 345 2238
AAA Beach Volleyball event, comprising of the best volleyball players in SA, and Africa as a whole. 5 days of non-stop beach volleyball and entertainment action. Admission is free.
11 - 12 July
KwaZulu-Natal Mind Sports Championships
Crawford College, Armstrong Avenue, Umhlanga
Boardgames, Wargames & eSports.
Tel: Colin Webster 073 593 9451
www.mindsportsa.freeservers.com
11 - 12 July
Durban Airshow
Virginia Airport, 10:00 - 16:00.
A civilian airshow of this size – the biggest yet seen on the continent of Africa. Aircrafts will be coming from every corner of South Africa to visit, take part or just to feel the vibe as the annual migration of aviators collect at Virginia. Over R500 million worth of aircraft will be on show using more than 45 000 litres of fuel come Saturday and Sunday.
www.durbanairshow.co.za
11 - 12 July
SA Surf Ski World Cup
Durban 10:00
Tel: 083 252 9550
19 July
Old Mutual Music At The Lake
Botanic Gardens, 14:30
Presenting “Jazz At The Lake” featuring Swazi Dlamini, Tshepo Mngoma and Siphokazi. Booking through Computicket
19 July & 16 Aug
Antiques Fair
Gateway Theatre of Shopping, Umhlanga, 09:00
Tel: James Thomas 082 821 9031 |
17 - 19 July
The 6th Annual Durban International Boat and Lifestyle Show 2009
Durban Marina
Takes place at the Durban Marina, with extended moorings and a larger land space offering visitors an up-close and personal view of boats of all shapes and sizes in their natural habitat. The event incorporates the multi-class Simply Sailing Regatta on Saturday and Sunday, plus a host of hands-on experiences for young and old. The latest in fun, fast and extreme sport has just arrived from New Zealand. Blockart sailing comprises of a light and compact 3-wheeled buggy and a sail of anything from 2m - 5.5m in length.
Tel: 031 266 9828
www.durbaninternationalboatshow.co.za
21 – 25 July
Spar Ladies Lifestyle Expo
Sahara Stadium Kingsmead
Tel: 031 564 8399
26 July
Ladies Spar Durban Race
Sahara Kingsmead Cricket Stadium
Tel: 031 312 9374
22 July - 2 Aug
30th Durban International Film Festival
Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre and various venues in and around Durban.
Tel: 031 260 2506
25 - 26 July
The Clasic Motorcycle Club’s Annual Show
137 Tara Road, Bluff
Open Saturday 10:00 - 19:00 and Sunday 09:00 - 16:00.
Tel: Barbara Sink 031 563 2403 or 076 686 4191
31 July - 2 Aug
Eastern Bridal Fair 2009
Durban Exhibition Centre
Tel: Sudhir Pragjee 031 204 6000
23 - 26 July
Good Food & Wine Show
Durban Exhibition Centre
Tel: 031 797 4500
1 Aug
RUGBY - Springboks vs New Zealand
The Absa Stadium
Tel: 031 308 8400
16 Aug
1st BMW International Polo
South Africa vs Canada
Shongweni
Tel: Sarah-Jane 031 303 3903
28 - 30 Aug
The Baby Expo 2009
International Convention Centre, 09:00
Adults R50pp, children under 10 free. Entrance to Barney Show is free (reserve your seat though as they are limited).
Booking through Computicket |