Dullstroom & Nearby: Event Planning Made Easy
Planning a trip to the Highlands Meander? Here's a hand-picked list of upcoming events within easy reach of Dullstroom—perfect for building a weekend around your stay.
Base yourself at The Browns' Luxury Guest & Cottage Suites in Dullstroom. Book an entire house for self-catering, or go suite-only (no cooking) with a beverage station: minibar fridge, Nespresso coffee, tea selection, hot chocolate, still water and milk.
What's Still to Come in 2025
Dullstroom Scenic Altitude 3-in-1 (Road Run)
Dullstroom
Saturday, 30 August 2025
21.1 km, 10 km, ±4.5 km at Highland Gate Golf & Trout Estate. An crisp high-altitude run on rolling country roads—great excuse for a wintery weekend in town.
Graskop Heritage Carnival
Graskop
5–7 September 2025
A three-day community celebration with live music, food stalls, parade and family activities.
Mashishing Colour Festival
Lydenburg (Mashishing)
Saturday, 6 September 2025
A bright, family-friendly colour-powder day with music and kids' activities in Mashishing.
Dullstroom Village Fly-Fishing Festival
Dullstroom
23–25 October 2025
Multi-day stillwater fly-fishing across prime private waters around Dullstroom; team entry format. Book accommodation early.
South African National Gold Panning Championships
Pilgrim's Rest
8–12 October 2025
The historic gold-rush town hosts SA's national champs—spectator-friendly and uniquely Lowveld.
Africa Brew (10th Anniversary)
Sabie
7–9 November 2025
A traveling craft-beer festival, this year hosted by Sabie Brewing Company—expect tastings, demos and brewer meet-ups.
Recently Concluded—But Annual Staples to Watch for 2026
These ran earlier this year and typically return around the same time next year. Pencil them in and check for date releases when you plan.
Dullstroom Winter Festival / "Christmas in July"
A town-wide series of July weekends with live music, food and family events (11–26 July 2025). Expect similar mid-July timing in 2026.
Sabie Tube Race
Big community river float weekend (7–8 Feb 2025). Watch for early-Feb dates.
Sabie Classic (MTB)
One-day mountain-bike classic (26 Apr 2025). Traditionally late April.
My Body My Space Public Arts Festival
Machadodorp (eNtokozweni) — Street-to-stage public arts across Human Rights Month (10th edition ran in March 2025). Look for March 2026 announcements.
Mac Mac Ultra (Trail Running)
Sabie / Pilgrim's Rest — Next confirmed edition 1–5 July 2026, with race admin across Sabie/Pilgrim's Rest.
How to Plan Your Weekend (Dullstroom-First)
Anchor the trip around one event
Add a second local activity (fly-fishing lesson, whisky tasting, glass-blowing, or a short hike) so non-participants have fun too.
Book accommodation first
Event weekends fill up fast. At The Browns:
- Whole-house self-catering when you book an entire house
- Suite-only stays include a beverage station (minibar fridge, Nespresso coffee, tea selection, hot chocolate, still water, milk)
Driving times (approx.) from Dullstroom
Sabie (±1h45), Graskop (±2h10), Pilgrim's Rest (±2h20), Lydenburg/Mashishing (±1h), Belfast (±30 min), Machadodorp/eNtokozweni (±40 min). Plan extra time on event days.
Pack for altitude
Even in spring, early mornings are chilly; layers and a windbreaker help.
Stay at The Browns (Dullstroom)
The Browns' Luxury Guest & Cottage Suites are close to the village and make getting to regional events simple.
- Whole-house self-catering available only when booking an entire house
- Suite-only stays include a beverage station (minibar fridge, Nespresso coffee, tea selection, hot chocolate, still water, milk)
Check live Rates & Availability and match your dates to the right stay at The Browns.