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Annual Events in Amajuba
Chelmsford Challenge (January)
This 100km swim is a Swim South Africa sanctioned event and takes place annually during the month of January at the Ntshingwayo Dam and Nature Reserve, 18km outside Newcastle.
Tel: 034 312 5781 / 083 653 2864 www.swimnewcastle.co.za
Battlefields 5-in-1 (February/March)
This 50km, 42km, 21.1km and 10km run, and 5km run/walk, takes place at the end of February or beginning of March every year and is a Comrades Marathon Qualifier.
Tel: 034 312 5781 / 083 653 2864
Indumezulu Maskandi Festival [March]
Newcastle Show Grounds (Farmers Hall)
It is a music festival that aims to develop and create opportunities for local Maskandi artists in Newcastle.
Email: pgzwane@gmail.com
DJ Rally [March]
Majuba Lodge
Vintage motorcycle riders travelling from Johannesburg to Durban and stopping overnight in Newcastle.
Email: reservations@majubalodge.net
Easter Lifestyle Market [Easter Holidays]
Kwantu Village
MARKET & LIFESTYLE themed around a BEER GARDEN. Popup activities such as fashion, social games & gaming (table soccer, tennis, board & pool, VR & PlayStation), doccie viewing & silent listening, social hiking/running (enquire), siesta, limited camping tents (mattress & pillow), live painting & art exhibition, kids play area & more. Tel: 087 527 0278 or 083 218 2075
Email: qalogabela1972@gmail.com
Newcastle Winter Festival (April)
This four-day event takes place at the end of April and beginning of May every year and attracts more than 450 exhibitors and 55 000 visitors from all over South Africa.
www.winterfestival.co.za
Bike Rally (April)
Hosted by JJ & Armand Botha Cell: 084 588 8083
Utrecht Street Games (June)
Hosted by Xolani Zikhali. Cell: 065 904 9881
Newcastle Air Show (June)
The Air Show started in 2011, and has grown into a huge event for Newcastle. Exhibition, stalls, food galore and a beer garden. www.airshownewcastle.co.za
Kasi 2 Kasi Colour Run [June]
Theku Plaza to Majuba College Stadium
Fun run from Theku Plaza to Amajuba College Stadium promoting a healthy lifestyle.
Email: Ingojeinvestmnt01@gmail.com
Voortrekker Youth Day [June]
Fort Amiel Museum
Enjoy games for children, food stalls, treasure hunt, music, veteran cars, historical photo booth, target shooting and much more.
Email: creditlink@manasse.co.za
Memel-Newcastle Walk (August)
The Memel-Newcastle Walk was started in 1993 by Amajuba High School. The race goes from Memel to Majuba Lodge. Tel: 082 923 0078
Show Off Your Ride [ August]
Newcastle Show Grounds (Farmers Hall)
Newcastle’s leading car show has moved into higher gear with around 400 competitors expected to take part in the car sound competition and Show ‘n Shine. Email: Terence.spersonic@gmail.com
Zimele horse Racing (September)
Hosted by Sithembiso Ndlovu Cell: 061 169 0365
Miss Heritage (September)
The aim is to remember our cultures, dances, music, educate young girls on behaviour, discipline and serves as a reminder that times are moving but they owe it to themselves to remember that South Africa is a Rainbow Nation in the month as Heritage Day is celebrated in September. Cell: 065 904 9881
Cansa Relay for Life [September]
Blackrock Casino
Is an opportunity to celebrate cancer survivors, to remember those who have left us and create awareness.
Email: smabaso@cansa.org.za
Blaaubosch Heritage Walk [September]
Blaaubosch Primary School
A guided walk along a route to various historical sites including Blaaubosch School, Methodist Church, Xaba House, Graveyard and Brickyard. Email: Louis.Eksteen@newcastle.gov.za
Amajuba Film Festival [October]
Newcastle Mall
The festival empowers filmmakers, enabling them to watch films, attend workshops, panel discussions, and film screening.
Email: amajubaff@outlook.com
Colour Run (November)
Hosted by Xolani Zikhali Cell: 065 904 9881
Osizweni Soccer Tournament
Knock out soccer tournament catering for 32 teams – 24-30 December.
Amcor Dam Music Festival (27 December)
A music festival with genres including Gospel, Kwaito, House Music, DJs and kiddies activities pre-event. Tel: 076 333 9709
Ghost Hunting at the Fort [December]
Fort Amiel Museum
At this event where we investigate the various ghostly stories of the Boers wars, very informative and bone chilling experience.
Email: Louis.Eksteen@newcastle.gov.za
Mr Wow Comedian One Man Show [December]
Town Hall
A one-man show standup comedy by Mr Wow the number one comedian in Newcastle. comedyheals@gmail.com
Newcastle Spin Bash
A township BMW car spinning event. Crowds come from all the surrounding areas to support the event. Tel: 073 507 8798
Utrecht Country Club. The Newcastle Air Show. Scrapyard Lifestyle Lounge.
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