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Lowvelder Calendar: September 24 2026

Don't miss these events in the Lowveld!

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• Die VLU Flamboyant-tak vergader elke derde Dinsdag van die maand om 09:00 by NG Kerk-Suid se lapa. Vir navrae, kontak Ellen McDonald by 084 532 8569.

• Valencia Wholesalers hosts craft mornings every Saturday from 09:00 to 13:00 for creatives to learn how to sew, crochet, embroider, knit and natter. For bookings, contact Selma on 072 312 0715.

• September 25-27: The Budds Bend Classic is around the corner! Get ready for a fun-filled day with the whole family. You can look forward to grandstands, a top-quality track, food and drink stalls, entertainment for the children and plenty more. For more information, visit the Budds Bend website or email hello@buddsbend.co.za.

• September 26: It is time to dust off those cowboy boots, grab your partner, your friends and your favourite country outfit for a Country Night to Remember at Bosjol Arena. Get ready for great country music, dancing and fun games for everyone. The event starts at 18:00 and continues until late. Tickets are R250 per couple and can be booked on 082 395 6825.

• 17 Oktober: Hoërskool Bergvlam se Klas van 2001 se 25 jaar-reünie is om die draai! Kom deel in die nostalgie saam met jou medeleerlinge. Die geleentheid vind plaas by Hoërskool Bergvlam om 14:30 vir 15:00. Bywoners moet asseblief sorg vir hul eie drinkgoed, vleis en bykosse. Braaivure en eetgerei sal voorsien word. Om te RSVP of vir meer inligting, kontak Pieter by 084 616 2897 of Marlet by 072 806 8366.

Markets and festivals

• The Casterbridge Market is open every first Sunday of the month from 09:00 to 13:00 at Casterbridge Lifestyle Centre. This pet-friendly market offers a variety of food, vintage items, and arts and crafts.

• The Creative Hub market has moved to Oewersig Community Hall and now takes place on the last Sunday of every month. The market is open from 09:00 to 13:00, and everyone is welcome.

• September 26: Get ready for the White River Country Fete in support of White River SPCA. With live music, a thrift market and entertainment for the children, this is a family event that is not to be missed! Gates open at 10:00 and entrance is R10 per vehicle. For more information or stall bookings, contact Estelle on 083 664 7505.

Live entertainment

• September 26: Juan Boucher performs at Mustangs – The Dancing Place in their Buffelsfontein Brandewyn Arena for a family show. Tickets are R180 per person. Children 12 years and under enter free. For table bookings, contact 076 053 9860. Gates open at 17:00.

• 3 Oktober: Kom geniet ’n dag vol pret vir die hele gesin by die OppiDam Musiekfees. Met kunstenaars soos Piet Pompies, Freckled Elvis, Nicholis Louw, plaaslike sanger Coenie Naude en vele meer gaan dit beslis ’n onvergeetlike ervaring wees. Besoekers kan verder uitsien na talle kosstalletjies, watersport en ’n prettige atmosfeer. Die fees vind by OppiDam Vygeboomdam plaas van 10:00 tot laat. Kaartjies beloop R100 per persoon per dag en is op Quicket beskikbaar. Kampfasiliteite is ook beskikbaar. Vir verdere inligting oor kampgeriewe, kontak 066 327 1068. Uitstallers en borge kan vir Lyzelle kontak by 083 492 0583 of oppidamvendors@gmail.com.

• October 3: One night. One stage. Pure rock energy! Come and watch the highly regarded rock band, Cutting Jade, live at The Pub Nelspruit. Tickets are R100 per person. The show starts at 19:00.

• October 31: Big beers, big feast, big fun. Mustangs October Beer Fest is coming! The festival starts at 12:00 and features live entertainment from local and traditional German artists. All ages welcome; 12 years and under are free. Get your tickets early and book your table on 076 053 9860. Tickets are also available on Quicket.

• October 31-November 1: Phakama Mpumalanga Festival brings Mpumalanga together for a vibrant celebration of music, culture, creativity, food, fashion and community. Come for a weekend filled with live entertainment, emerging artists, local businesses, great food, fashion and unforgettable festival moments. Whether you’re coming for the music, the culture, the connections or simply the experience, there’s a place for you at Phakama. Tickets start at R300 and are available on Computicket and Howler. For more information, visit phakamampumalanga.com.

To include your event in the calendar, contact Zané on 013 754 4702 or email editorial@lowvelder.co.za

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Zane Botes

Zané joined the Lowvelder editorial team in 2026, bringing with her an Honours degree in Journalism and Media Studies from NWU. She covers community and sports news, with broader interests in crime and politics. Zané’s career is driven by a simple conviction: journalism exists to give people a voice, and that begins in your own community.
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