Pinot Noir Celebration
26-27 January 2018
This annual festival takes place every January in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. Twelve local and award-winning wineries deliver tours, talks, and of course tastings for this is truly an immersive Pinot Noir experience. The 2019 Festival is scheduled for January, with exact dates to be confirmed. Find out more here.
Walker Bay Xtreme
27-30 April 2018
The Walker Bay Xtreme Hermanus is a 4-day multidiscipline sport festival held annually in and around Hermanus at the end of April. The event features a collection of family and spectator-friendly sporting events as well as a line-up of top, local and international athletes. Events include triathlons, fun runs, treasure hunts, mountain biking, and much more. Great prizes are to be won, so don’t miss out. Find out more information here.
Hermanus FynArts Festival
8-17 June 2018
Art is a huge part of the culture in Hermanus and the FynArts Festival is an annual highlight. This year, the Festival will not only showcase a vast array of visual art but also musical and theatrical exhibitions as well. For more information, visit their website.
Hermanus Times Kalfiefees
9-12 August 2018
‘Kalfiefees’ (Afrikaans for Calf Festival) is an annual celebration of the whale calves born on the coastline in Spring. This festival has a strong focus on theatre and drama. The festival line-up will include a Women’s Day Celebration, dramatic and comic theatre productions as welll as family-friendly entertainment, and music.
Hermanus Flower Festival
21 – 24 September 2018
Celebrate the arrival of Spring and flower season at Fernkloof Nature Reserve. With floral displays, talks and demonstrations, an indigenous plant nursery, and fun activities for kids, this is sure to be a colourful event. Find out more at the Fernkloof Nature Reserve website.
Hermanus Whale Festival
28-30 September 2018
The 27th annual Hermanus Whale Festival is the largest and oldest eco-arts festival on the Cape Whale Coast. Every year, the Southern Right Whales return from their yearly migration to the shores around Hermanus, making it the best site in the world for land-based whale watching. The annual festival is packed with community and cultural activities, great food, quality crafters, great sports events, kiddies entertainment, a music stage, and of course whale watching by land, air and sea. For more information, visit the Hermanus Whale Festival official website.
Hermanus Wine & Food Festival
5-7 October 2018
This year the Hermanus Wine and Food Festival will bring you over 50 top wine producers from across the region as well as craft brewers and artisanal gin distillers. Paired with numerous tasty treats, this festival is set to tantalize the taste buds. You can expect all the small town charm of Hermanus, along with glorious wine and food pairings from some of the top producers and all in one exciting weekend. Hermanus Food and Wine Festival is a real treat for any foodie. Keep an eye out for further updates here.
