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07/11/2024

The weekend is calling, and Knysna is ready to answer! 🌟

Is it just us, or does Knysna turn into a playground when the weekend hits? 🎉 😎🍤🌿

Ready for some Knysna magic? Here's your weekend checklist: 1️⃣ Get lost in the beauty of our forests 🌳 2️⃣ Indulge in seafood so fresh, it practically waves at you 🦞 3️⃣ Take a boat ride on the lagoon (and maybe spot a dolphin or two 😉) 🛥️ 4️⃣ Wander through markets & discover local gems 🛍️

Let's make it one to remember.

📸 Emma Rorke

Weekend events:
OPEN FLAIR MARKET DAY - 09 Nov 2024 - LoveLife Centre from 10:00
Waterfront Half Marathon | 10km | Fun Run - https://www.facebook.com/share/8QaM19eErefmM8bj/
Leisure Isle Festival 2024 - https://www.facebook.com/share/JjGpYVLNHU922Khp/
Golf Day - Laerskool Sedgefield Fundraiser - https://www.facebook.com/share/vyfuSFQjzaYWchRn/
JAZZ Spitbraai & Gin - https://www.facebook.com/share/iVekPtbyLbJZg5vn/

Regular happenings:
1. Knysna Gin Friday Happy Hour from 16:00-18:00
2. The Friday Market at Knysna Montessori – 16:00 – 20:00
3. Red Bridge Brewing Co happy hour (Fridays from 16:00-18:00)
4. Stretton's Gin presents Cloud 9 Live and Happy Hour from 18:00 Tapas & Oysters Restaurant
5. Drydock Food Company presents Doug Bean Live with delicious seafood promos on Saturday.
6. Wild Oats Community Farmers' Market (Saturdays: 07:30-12:00)
7. Mosaic Village & Outdoor Market (Saturdays: 08:00)
8. Scarab Craft Market (Everyday: 08:30)
9. Totties Country Market Sunday from 10:00 - 15:00
10. APEROL presents Doug Bean Live + Half price Sushi all day excl. Gourmet at Sirocco Restaurant (Sundays & Sit down only)



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05/11/2024

🎉✨ Get ready for the ultimate vibe at OPEN FLAIR MARKET DAY! 🎉✨

What is OPEN FLAIR? It’s not just an event, it’s a vibrant and dynamic experience for EVERYONE! 🎶💃🕺

🗓 9 November | 10 AM until late
📍 Lovelife Centre Field

Bring your friends, family, and your good vibes for:
✅ Amazing food & live entertainment 🎤
✅ Fun activities for the whole family 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
✅ A chance to be featured on the Knysna Podcast 🎧
✅ Carwash & interior deep cleaning services 🚗✨
✅ Local entrepreneurs showcasing their talents 🛍️

Enjoy a relaxing atmosphere, meet incredible people, and support young local businesses! Bring your camp chairs, your wallet, and your LOVE for community spirit. 💙

🌟 Don’t miss it – be part of the movement. 🌟



👀 Tag your squad & see you there!

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With so many things to see and do in Knysna it is one of the top holiday destinations in the Garden Route, South Africa. Families making memories, adventure seekers find their thrill with a variety of outdoor experiences, and affordable luxury and exclusive activities await the discerning traveller....

04/11/2024

Happy Monday, everyone! 🌟| This coming weekend, we are celebrating 21 incredible years of the Leisure Isle Festival! 🎉 This is your chance to enjoy a vibrant day filled with local goods, mouthwatering food, refreshing drinks, and activities for all ages—all while supporting deserving local charities.

Thanks to sponsor, Dream Properties Knysna, a portion of every stall sale (10%!) will go directly to local nonprofits and community organizations, making a positive impact right here in our community.

Last year, a remarkable milestone were reached, raising an incredible 380,000 rand for charity! Let’s make this year even more amazing together!

Stay tuned for updates and highlights:
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📘 Facebook: Leisure Isle Festival

Can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🫶🏽

ADVERTISEMENT - Join us for the 21st Celebration of the Leisure Isle Festival! 🎉 Support deserving local charities while enjoying local goods, delicious food, refreshing drinks, and fun activities for everyone! Proudly supported by Dream Properties Knysna - Dream Knysna Property Sales & Marketing

🫶🏽 10% of all stall sales go to local nonprofits and community organisations.
✨ Last Year’s Success: We raised a record-breaking 380,000 rand for charities!

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31/10/2024

🌊✨ The Weekend is Loading! | Dive into the vibrant allure of Knysna, where adventure awaits around every corner! 🏞️ From stunning landscapes to mouthwatering local flavors, there's something for everyone. Best of all, many activities are FREE! 🎉

Top things to do: https://bit.ly/3vYumMx

Events this weekend:
Global Food Fare: https://www.facebook.com/share/rhw9y14d5aqo9nhR/
Nourish Retreat: https://www.facebook.com/share/GZvLCtVCxZpmenfH/
Halloween Dress-up Party: https://www.facebook.com/share/K6fFwHY3dEqfJAwC/
Botanique Minifest: https://www.facebook.com/share/iKX9T1mcQXvXyY2u/
Knysna Extreme Triathlon: https://www.facebook.com/share/q3ccjAUW8Tu1BUZa/
Hugo Veldsman Trio Live: https://www.facebook.com/share/Buk2z4QKooNoNoVp/

Regular happenings:
1. Knysna Gin Friday Happy Hour from 16:00-18:00
2. The Friday Market at Knysna Montessori – 16:00 – 20:00
3. Red Bridge Brewing Co happy hour (Fridays from 16:00-18:00)
4. Jose Cuervo presents Tigger Live and Happy Hour from 18:00 Tapas & Oysters Restaurant
5. Drydock Food Company presents Jaco Kriek Live with delicious seafood promos on Saturday.
6. Wild Oats Community Farmers' Market (Saturdays: 07:30-12:00)
7. Mosaic Village & Outdoor Market (Saturdays: 08:00)
8. Scarab Craft Market (Everyday: 08:30)
9. Totties Country Market Sunday from 10:00 - 15:00
10. Corona Beer presents Marike Live + Half price Sushi all day excl. Gourmet at Sirocco Restaurant (Sundays & Sit down only)



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31/10/2024

Open Flair is an exhilarating event aimed at empowering small businesses and helping them shine by showcasing their unique products and services to a wider audience.

📅 Date: 9 November
🕙 Time: 10:00 until late
📍 Location: The Love Life Centre, Knysna

Hosted by Beyond Normal, Open Flair offers a full day packed with inspiration, learning, and networking opportunities, featuring our fantastic partners: SMTAX, LagaSi Wear, Isimosandile, and Lorrein Eatery and Events.

Join us for a chance to explore and celebrate our thriving local businesses—don't miss out on this vibrant community experience!

OPEN FLAIR EVENT

Join us for Open Flair – an exciting event designed to equip and mentor small businesses, helping them to showcase their unique products and services to a broader audience.

📅 Date: 9 November
🕙 Time: 10:00 until late
📍 Location: The Love Life Centre, Knysna

Organised by Beyond Normal, Open Flair promises a full day of empowerment, learning, and networking, with our fantastic partners SMTAX, LagaSi Wear, Isimosandile, and Lorrein Eatery and Events.

Don’t miss this opportunity to experience some of our blooming businesses.

25/10/2024

🌟 Happy Weekend | As we dive into another beautiful weekend in our stunning town, let’s celebrate the breathtaking views, vibrant culture, and warm community that make Knysna a true gem! Whether you're exploring the picturesque lagoon, enjoying delicious local cuisine, or simply relaxing in nature, there's something for everyone.

🌳💙 Don’t forget to share your weekend adventures with us! Use and show us how you’re soaking up the beauty of our paradise.

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend filled with joy and exploration! 🥳🌅

Regular happenings:

1. Knysna Gin Friday Happy Hour from 16:00-18:00
2. The Friday Market at Knysna Montessori – 16:00 – 20:00
3. Red Bridge Brewing Co happy hour (Fridays from 16:00-18:00)
4. Savanna Cider presents Tigger Live and Happy Hour from 18:00 aTapas & Oysters Restaurant
5.Drydock Food Company presents Doug Bean Live with delicious seafood promos on Saturday.
6. Wild Oats Community Farmers' Market (Saturdays: 07:30-12:00)
7. Mosaic Village & Outdoor Market (Saturdays: 08:00)
8. Scarab Craft Market (Everyday: 08:30)
9. Totties Country Market Sunday from 10:00 - 15:00
10. Hendricks Gin presents Doug Bean Live + Half price Sushi all day excl. Gourmet at Sirocco Restaurant (Sundays & Sit down only)



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23/10/2024

🏉✨ Get ready for an exciting weekend of rugby action! Join us in Knysna as Executive Mayor Aubrey Tsengwa proudly presents the Mayoral Rugby Tournament from 26 to 27 October 2024.

Ten incredible teams will battle it out on the field, all vying for the title of the best! Don't miss the thrilling matches, the community spirit, and the chance to support our local heroes.

Bring your friends and family for a weekend filled with superb excitement! Let's rally together and make this tournament unforgettable.

See you at the field! 🏆🌟




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18/10/2024

🌊 Exciting News from Myoli Beach! | Pili Pili Sedgefield is now proudly hosting the FIRST beach wheelchair at Myoli Beach! 🎉 This incredible initiative, brought to life by the Sedgefield Ratepayers Association (SRA) and the Quadriplegic and Paraplegic Charitable Trust, is all about making our beautiful beach accessible to everyone. 💙

Now, people with mobility challenges can enjoy the stunning views and sandy shores of Myoli Beach, right along the breathtaking Swartvlei Lagoon.

This is a huge step forward in ensuring that Sedgefield's beaches, including Myoli and Gerikes, are welcoming to all! 🙌🌟

Let’s celebrate this fantastic move towards inclusion and accessibility! 🏖️💪



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17/10/2024

🔥 The are heating up, and the Semi-Finals are here! ⚽🔥 This is your chance to witness the best of women's football as the top teams battle it out for glory!

🚨 UCT Women's Football Club is representing the Western Cape and they’re ready to make us proud in the Semi-Finals! 🙌 Let’s bring the energy and support our local champions as they take one step closer to the title!

With every pass and every goal, the excitement builds. You don’t want to miss this! 🌟

📍 Venue: Loerie Park Knysna
🎟️ Entry: FREE!
📲 Can’t make it? Catch the action live on the Sasol in Sport page.

Let’s fill the stands and show UCT we’re behind them all the way! 💙💛



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17/10/2024

🚨 Day 3 of the | The competition is fierce, and every team is fighting hard to advance to the semi finals! ⚽🔥

Each pass, tackle, and goal is bringing them closer to the ultimate prize, and the excitement is off the charts!

Entry is FREE—just bring your passion and team spirit! 🏆

Can’t be there? No worries! Watch the games live on the Sasol in Sport page. Don’t miss out on the action—let’s support the stars of women’s football! 🙌



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14/10/2024

The ultimate countdown has begun! Tomorrow marks the start of the , and with Knysna’s breathtaking beauty as the backdrop. The game is officially on! ⚽🌊

Huge thanks to SAFA.net - South African Football Association and Sasol in Sport for bringing the energy, talent, and spirit of South African women’s football to our stage. 🙌✨

Knysna, are you ready? We’re about to and create unforgettable moments! 🏆

11/10/2024

WEEKEND PLANS? |🌟 This weekend is set to be unforgettable with a lineup of events that celebrate what truly matters – mental health, family, local culture, and the next generation of changemakers!

🌈 Eden Kite Festival: As we watch colorful kites soar, let's remember it’s Mental Health Month—how do you lift your spirit when life gets heavy? - https://www.facebook.com/share/SRf1Q7F449B9gdzX/

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Kilt Family Fun Day: Knysna is for everyone, and this day of fun reminds us of the importance of family. How do you stay connected with your loved ones? - https://web.facebook.com/share/YN4hCXmzTd579YwD/

🍻 Oktoberfest: Raise a glass to our local brews! Which Knysna craft beer is your go-to? - https://web.facebook.com/share/vCqJh1TH6P42LTBm/

💡 Young Entrepreneurs Market: Watch the future in action as young minds shape our economic future. What’s your best advice for tomorrow’s leaders? - https://web.facebook.com/share/bfLuHsqU5BFNUgk4/

Come through, celebrate, and let’s make this weekend one to remember!

Regulars:
1. Knysna Gin Friday Happy Hour from 16:00-18:00
2. The Friday Market at Knysna Montessori – 16:00 – 20:00
3.Red Bridge Brewing Co happy hour (Fridays from 16:00-18:00)
4. Castle Lite presents Tigger Live and Happy Hour from 18:00 at Tapas & Oysters Restaurant
5. Drydock Food Company presents Jaco Kriek Live with delicious seafood promos on Saturday.
6. Wild Oats Community Farmers' Market (Saturdays: 07:30-12:00)
7. Mosaic Village & Outdoor Market (Saturdays: 08:00)
8. Scarab Craft Market (Everyday: 08:30)
9. Totties Country Market Sunday from 10:00 - 15:00
10. Grant’s Whiskey presents Suzi Leigh Live + Half price Sushi all day excl. Gourmet at Sirocco Restaurant (Sundays & Sit down only)

09/10/2024

🌟 Excitement is building in the breathtaking town of Knysna! | This time next week, the teams will be waking up to Day 2 of pure action at the ! With the serene beauty of Knysna as the ultimate playground.......it’s game on! ⚽🌊

A massive shoutout to SAFA.net - South African Football Association and Sasol in Sport for choosing this spectacular location to showcase the passion, talent, and spirit of South African women’s football. 🙌✨

Get ready, Knysna – we’re about to and make memories that will last a lifetime! 🏆🔥




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08/10/2024

🌿 Discover the True Gem of Knysna: The Cape Rock Oyster 🦪✨

The real Gem of Knysna...
The superb and unique Cape Rock Oyster, however, has always occupied pride of place on the true oyster afficionado’s table. Although the widely farmed and tasty Pacific oysters have an important role in ensuring that oysters remain on menus the world over, the Cape Rock Oyster is a truly special oyster that needs to be conserved and nurtured so that it can continue to grace the tables of the best Southern Cape eateries for generations to come and fulfil its vital role in the coastal ecosystem of the region. Knysna is known across the globe as an oyster town, and this is part of what makes it a place that people journey great distances to visit. And it is the Cape Rock Oyster that draws them and must continue to draw them.
Ensuring that these oysters are sustainably harvested, and that the oyster pickers’ livelihoods are secured, requires that careful thought and research ensure that good stock management strategies are put in place. Globally, wild oyster stocks have been reduced to a tiny percentage of their original extent, and in many places have been eradicated completely. We cannot let this happen to our wonderful local oysters. We need to use our modern expertise to emulate the ancient wisdom of our forebears, who cared for the ecosystems and plants and animals that sustained them, living in harmony for hundreds of thousands of years.
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08/10/2024

This past Saturday, we launched AER Helicopters with a truly incredible day in the skies! We were thrilled to have our special guests, including our competition winners and partners from the local community, who helped make the day even more memorable! From breathtaking views to the excitement on the ground, this was just the beginning. Ready for your own adventure? Book now and see Knysna like never before! 🚁

07/10/2024

🚁 Happy Monday, Knysna | Is it just us, or was it extra hot this weekend? 🔥 That’s probably because AER Helicopters Garden Route just took Knysna to the next level of adventure! 🚁✨ From breathtaking flights to soaring above our stunning landscapes, the launch event was nothing short of incredible. 🌿🌊

If you missed it, don’t worry—there are more adventures ahead! Let’s kick off the week with excitement for what’s next. Who’s ready to fly high? 🙌



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04/10/2024

🚁🌞 READY FOR LIFT-OFF? | 🌿🌊 On the 5th of October 2024, AER Helicopters Garden Route is taking adventure in Knysna to new heights with the AER Helicopters Launch Event! 🎉🚁 Get ready for a one-of-a-kind, breathtaking experience that will elevate Knysna’s already incredible offerings to a whole new level. Whether you're soaring above the stunning landscapes or exploring our hidden gems from the skies, this weekend is going to be unforgettable. 🌅✨

Don’t miss the opportunity to explore, unwind, and capture some special moments with friends and family.



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01/10/2024

🌧️ Cold, wet weather in Knysna? No problem! There's still plenty to explore and enjoy while staying cozy in this magical town. Here are some must-try activities for those cooler days:

Warm up with a hot beverage ☕️ – Visit one of Knysna’s artisan coffee shops or cozy up with a delicious meal at a family-owned restaurant while watching the mist roll over the lagoon. - https://www.visitknysna.co.za/experiences/food-drink/

Explore local art and crafts 🎨 – Discover the many art galleries or pop into Lithemba Crafts - Segdefield for unique, handmade treasures that tell the story of the Garden Route. - https://www.visitknysna.co.za/experiences/arts-culture/

Indoor wellness and relaxation 🌿 – Treat yourself to a spa day or unwind in one of Knysna’s tranquil wellness retreats. - https://www.visitknysna.co.za/business/?experiences_tax=spa-wellbeing-fitness

Sip on local brews 🍺 – Visit a local brewery or distillery to sample handcrafted beers or spirits while escaping the rain.

Don’t let the weather dampen your spirit – Greater Knysna’s charm shines through, no matter the forecast!

Rainy day activities: https://www.visitknysna.co.za/explore/rainy-day/



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