Events across South Africa - October 2011

MAKUFE
When: 1 - 9 October 2011
Where: Bloemfontein, Free State
More information: www.macufe.co.za
The annual Macufe Cultural Festival is a unique celebration of music and artistic expression in all its forms that showcases the cream of South African and international talent. The festival features jazz, gospel and kwaito among other styles of music, as well as dance, drama, musical theatre and a wide variety of activities and exhibitions.

ROCKING THE DAISIES
When: 7 - 9 October 2011
Where: Cloof Wine Estate, Darling, Western Cape
More information: www.rockingthedaisies.com
A young, annual festival where some of the country's biggest rock, blues, pop and folk bands play alongside lesser-known artists. Make sure your camping gear is sorted. Pack warm clothes, and avoid blow-up mattresses and open shoes as the devil thorns in the area truly are from hell.

AFRICA FASHION WEEK
When: 20 - 23 October 2011
Where: Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
More information: www.afisa.co.za
With 20 shows spread over 3 days, Africa Fashion Week delivers a comprehensive African fashion experience that profiles the continent's best fashion designers. The event culminates in the Africa Fashion Awards, which honour industry excellence and outstanding contributions to African fashion.

INTERNATIONAL KITE FESTIVAL
When: 22 - 23 October 2011
Where: Muizenberg, Cape Town
More information: www.capementalhealth.co.za/kite/
The sky's the limit as far as designs go at Africa's biggest kite festival. Larger-than-life South Park characters dip and dive along with giant octopi and Chinese dragons on Muizenberg's Zandvlei grounds.

FRANSCHHOEK CLASSICAL MUSIC FESTIVAL
When: 28 - 30 October 2011
Where: Franschhoek, Cape Winelands
More information: www.sa-venues.com
One can hardly imagine a more relaxing and inspiring way to spend a weekend than one filled with music in the Cape winelands in the late Spring. The Franschhoek Classic Music Festival will bring together excellent musicians and a variety of classics and world music to some of Franschhoek's finest eateries and the beautiful Dutch Reformed Church, with all proceeds donated to local charities.