Knysna Oyster Festival
Select your sport activity for your Knysna visit
Browse through the list of daily Virtual Sport Activities below for your choice of sport:
| Title | Description | Start Date | End Date | Location | Address | Organizer | Organizer Tel | Organizer Email |
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| The Knysna Oyster Festival 2021 “Limited Edition” cycling routes and ideas for your visit | Knysna – Sedgefield has several MTB cycling segments Virtual Family Rides: Saturday 17th from Caltex 08:30 Sunday 18th from Top of Simola 08:30 Below are links to private trails used by many riders in Knysna. In and around Knysna #RideWithaLocal For route information contact S Lightley - J Brink 082 5631741 - 083 3277202 Strava Top of Simola TOS – what is known as the local routes Please see the Knysna Cycle Tour Strava Club Route https://www.strava.com/clubs/knysnacycle Trail Forks Routes Knysna Belvidere to Goukamma https://www.trailforks.com/trails/river-deck-to-belvidere/ Knysna Top of Simola trails: https://www.trailforks.com/region/concordia-contours-14437/ Phantom Pass: https://www.trailforks.com/trails/phantom-pass/ The Trail Park Barrington: https://www.trailforks.com/region/garden-route-trail-park/trails/ Then also all the SANPARKS routes Please obtain permits and go ahead and ride. Note that any riding on forest sections are either controlled by SANPARKS or private landowners https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=group.mto.mymto – Garden Route Section | 2021-07-17 | 2021-07-18 | Knysna Region | Knysna #RideWithALocal | S Lightley - J Brink | 082 5631741 - 083 3277202 | jacquesbrink55@gmail.com |
| Knysna Virtual Forest Run: Pre-enter 10, 21.1 or 42.2 km | The distance selected must be run on 10/18 July 2021. Knysna Forest Marathon is pleased to host the Virtual Knysna Forest 2021 The Knysna Forest Marathon will proceed with a twist. The Knysna Virtual Forest Race will this year replace the historical Knysna Forest Marathon, and all entrants are migrated to the Knysna Virtual Forest Race an number of courses have been set up for you to run in Knysna – Please see the Knysna Forest Marathon Facebook page for the latest details https://www.facebook.com/knysnaforestmarathon Distances available: 10km, 21.1km, 42.2km. The distance selected must be run on 10/18 July 2021. Each runner/group/family/friend can post a picture to our Facebook page. Please adhere to social distancing regulations and stay safe. e-mail. forestmarathonknysna@gmail.com, SMS or WhatsApp to 076 195 4832. | 2021-07-10 | 2021-07-11 | The Course | Knysna | Wayne Kidd | 0814936373 | kmc@telkomsa.net |
| “Pitch & Putt” Golf @Blackwaters River Lodge | Open from 11 am til 4pm for the duration of the Knysna Oyster Festival “Pitch & Putt” Golf @Blackwaters River Lodge Please bring own golf gear | 2021-07-10 | 2021-07-18 | Knysna | Blackwaters | Elmay Bouer | 044 383 0105 | |
| Families Just Riding Along MTB Ride | Family Ladies Cycling from 09:00 Friday 16th July am Family MTB guided outride experience for novice/intermediate riders. Top of Simola - Concordia contours - 20km | 2021-07-16 | 2021-07-16 | Top of Simola Hill | Altha Brink | 0712777325 | freejacq@gmail.com | |
| Virtual Houtkapper Trail Run | The Virtual Rules - Times are from 8am til 6pm Saturday and Sunday to run anywhere they are, just not on our routes and then we will have a quick Facebook prize giving Sunday afternoon with lucky draw prize or two. Each runner gets their medal, a special gift and any extra orders posted to them. Goudveld the new home of the Houtkapper Trail Run is an old mining town in the lush afromontane forests of the Garden Route National Park. This trail run offers 3 routes of varying lengths and difficulty. Taking runners through the forests made famous by Daleen Mathee (the late authoress of Circles in the forest, Fiela’s child, Moerbeibos and others), runners will pass through Krisjan-se-nek (where Daleen Mathee’s ashes were scattered), the Daleen Mathee memorial and the site of the 880 year old Yellowwood tree known as the Daleen Mathee Big Tree. The 15km and 27km routes have been chosen not only to challenge the intermediate to experienced trail runners but to provide them with an opportunity to experience the deepest secrets at the heart of the Garden Route National park. Single track and terrain to excite trail runners of all ability including an easier route for the beginner trail runner of 9km. Water can be drunk and bottles/hydration packs filled at the various watercrossings – don’t be put off by the colour (tannin). | 2021-07-11 | 2021-07-11 | Rheenendal | Gavin / Leon | 083 502 7935 | houtkappertrailrun@gmail.com | |
| KYC Virtual Regatta J70 regatta | Start time for virtual regatta is from 8am til 9pm This evenings KYC - RSA - International Challenge, Knysna Oyster Festival "Limited Edition" invitational will be on link below with commentary. https://www.twitch.tv/bobbbbydazzler | 2021-07-15 | 2021-07-15 | Knysna Yacht Club | Yacht Club, Knysna Waterfront | Knysna Yacht Club | 0443825724 | secretary@knysnayachtclub.com |
| Knysna E-sport Cup : featuring Fortnite. Qualifying 5 – 10 July 2021 | Start time 10am til 3pm The Knysna eSports Cup is an online competition featuring the video game Fortnite of which some elements will be live streamed from Knysna during the 2021 Knysna Oyster Festival. This tournament will be played over 6 qualifying rounds (5-10 July), with the top players advancing to the semi-finals (14-15 July) then finals (16 July). Each round consists of five games where teams will compete against each other to be the last team standing. TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE 👉 5th to 10th July 2021 – Qualifying Rounds 14h00 Registration opens 14h15 Check in 14h25 Re-registration 14h30 Start of first game 17h30 Round complete 18h30 Announcement of top 11 teams that will go through to the semi-finals (LIVE STREAMED FROM KNYSNA) 👉 14th to 15th July 2021 – Semi-Finals 14h00 Registration opens 14h15 Check in 14h25 Re-registration 14h30 Start of first game 17h30 Round complete 18h30 Announcement of top 16 teams that will go through to the finals (LIVE STREAMED FROM KNYSNA) 👉 16 July 2021 – Finals 14h00 Online Registration Opens 14h15 Check in 14h25 Re-registration 14h30 Start of first game 17h30 Round complete This will be a team based (i.e. trio) and cross platform tournament, allowing players to compete from a range of different devices, including mobile, pc or console. Elite Pro Series, one of South Africa’s leading esports tournament organisers will host the event, with caster and streamer, AiroOG leading the commentary. The event is proud to announce that this year South Africa’s favourite and youngest professional Fornite player, RoMike and his team will be participating in the tournament live from Knysna. We welcome both locals and visitors to watch this fast-paced, action-packed game live on You tube from the 14-16th July 2021 , 14h00 – 17h30.! #KnysnaEsportsCup | 2021-07-14 | 2021-07-16 | Knysna E-sport Cup | The Lofts, Thesen Island | Knysna Fortnite Cup | 082 396 7501 | 082 844 4942 | knysnafortnitecup@gmail.com |
| Virtual Knysna X Trail Series | Virtual times are from 8am til 6pm OUR VIRTUAL EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE FROM THURSDAY 15 JULY TO SUNDAY 18 JULY. YOU CAN RUN ON ANY OF THESE DAYS AND THEN SUBMIT YOUR TIME BY TAKING A SCREENSHOT OF YOUR ACTIVITY TRACKER AND A PHOTO OF YOURSELF RUNNING VIA EMAIL. A LUCKY DRAW WILL BE DONE VIRTUALLY WHERE A WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED. A VIRTUAL ENTRY WILL COST YOU R250 AND INCLUDE A MEDAL, SPECIAL GIFT AND POSTAGE OF THESE ITEMS. YOU CAN STILL ORDER AN EVENT SHIRT AND WILL BE POSTED WITH YOUR RACE PACK. Enter: https://easyactive.co.za/product/knysnax-trail-series-winter-run/ | 2021-07-15 | 2021-07-18 | Pezula Championship Golf Course | Pezula Championship Golf Course | Gavin Bezuidenhoudt | 083 502 7935 | gavin@knysnaxse.co.za |
| Garden Route Trail Park Strava Challenge | 6am - 5pm The Trail Park Strava Challenge is a race (or ride - whichever you prefer) against the clock. For mountain bikers, there will be two well-marked courses to choose from - a 40km route and a 22km route. For trail runners or hikers there will be an 8km route. All routes will be laid out at the Garden Route Trail Park just outside Knysna. The event will run from 6am on 9 July to 5pm on18 July. You can complete your selected course at any time during the duration of the event and you have 3 attempts to set your best time. Once you have completed your selected course, simply upload your workout to Strava. Your time will be posted on a daily leader-board and whoever sets the fastest time by the end of the event (18 July) will be the winner of that course. Entries: R 180 After completing the course you can collect your coffee or chocolate milk for take away Safe controlled environment Do this as a family in your own time | Forest X | Dormehl Farms, Barrington, District Knysna 6570 | Rob Dormehl | 0828028103 | |||
| The Knysna Oyster Festival 2021 “Limited Edition” cycling routes and ideas for your visit | Knysna – Sedgefield has several MTB cycling segments Virtual Family Rides: Saturday 17th from Caltex 08:30 Sunday 18th from Top of Simola 08:30 Below are links to private trails used by many riders in Knysna. In and around Knysna #RideWithaLocal For route information contact S Lightley - J Brink 082 5631741 - 083 3277202 Strava Top of Simola TOS – what is known as the local routes Please see the Knysna Cycle Tour Strava Club Route https://www.strava.com/clubs/knysnacycle Trail Forks Routes Knysna Belvidere to Goukamma https://www.trailforks.com/trails/river-deck-to-belvidere/ Knysna Top of Simola trails: https://www.trailforks.com/region/concordia-contours-14437/ Phantom Pass: https://www.trailforks.com/trails/phantom-pass/ The Trail Park Barrington: https://www.trailforks.com/region/garden-route-trail-park/trails/ Then also all the SANPARKS routes Please obtain permits and go ahead and ride. Note that any riding on forest sections are either controlled by SANPARKS or private landowners https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=group.mto.mymto – Garden Route Section | 2021-07-09 | 2021-07-18 | Knysna Region | Knysna #RideWithALocal | S Lightley - J Brink | 082 5631741 - 083 3277202 | jacquesbrink55@gmail.com |
| Knysna Cycle Tour – Virtual on Rouvy or Strava | Virtual times- All day - Anytime - At your own pace The 2021 Rotary Knysna Cycle Tour will offer cyclists both a real and virtual experience of its iconic routes traversing the beautiful surrounds of the area. For cyclists who cannot make it to Knysna for the real event, and for those competing in the real event but wanting an extra challenge, event organizer Knysna Speed Festival, together with partners Wesgro, Visit Knysna and PSG Wealth Insure, has taken the event into the virtual mainstream with the launch of the Virtual Rotary Knysna Cycle Tour. The virtual tour will feature three stages using a selection of actual routes from the Knysna Cycle tour for riders to experience the beauty of Knysna’s surrounds, while also engaging in some fierce competitive riding! Virtual Insanity, the South African agents for Rouvy, visited Knysna to film three segments of the route before digitising them into the virtual race. | 2021-07-17 | 2021-07-18 | www.knysnacycle.co.za | Knysna Speed Festival | 044 382 7500 | info@knysnacycle.co.za |