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ImageStanford lies peacefully next to the Klein River and is undeniably one of the most beautiful villages on earth. During October it celebrates 150 years of existence and this remarkable achievement is celebrated by various events happening in and around Stanford.


PROGRAMME 

5-7 October

Fynbos & Flower display, Donation, NG Church
Unguided Heritage Walks with map, Free, Start: Stanford Tourism Bureau

Friday, 5 October

16:00 - 17:30 "Forced Removal History" walk, Free, Start: Stanford Tourism Bureau
18:30 "Stanford 150: Portrait of a Village" Photo exhibition, Free, Stanford Galleries Art Café

Saturday, 6 October

09:00 Dog Show, Market Square
08:30 - 11:30 Farmers Market, Free, Market Square
10:00 - 14:00 Vintage/Old car, tractor & farm implements display, Free, Market Square
10:00 Scarecrow display/competition, Free, Around Stanford (R10 to enter competition)
11:30 - 13:00 "Forced Removal History" walk, Free, Start: Stanford Tourism Bureau
11:30 Renovations at Die Spookhuis, Free, Mosaic Farm
14:00 - 18:00 Workshop, R60pp, Stanford House. Bookings required
17:00 - 19:00 Wine Tasting of local wines, Free, Kleine Rivers Valey House
19:00 Country dinner @ Kobus' house, R250pp, Kobus v Niekerk's house
11:00 - 12:00 Devotional Music Performance, Donation, NG Church

Saturday, 13 October

Stanford play, TBA, NG Church hall
Six a side soccer finals, Free, Market Square
Egyptian Odyssey: A Journey Through Ancient Egypt, R50pp, Presented by Keith Genville @ Stanford Hotel
Traditional Skuurdans, Venue to be confirmed by 15 June

Sunday, 14 October

Cricket Tournament, Free, Market Square

Friday, 19 October

Do It Day, Free, All over Stanford

Saturday, 27 October

St Thomas church Fete, Free, St Thomas, opening onto Market square
Prizegiving of photographic competition        
Adamsappel Concert/Show, R60pp, NG Church hall

For more information contact the Stanford Tourism Bureau on 028-341 0340 or email This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

 
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