Events in Cape Town during 2012

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January

Cape Minstrel Carnival “Kaapse Klopse” (January 1st or 2nd) - Cape Town celebrates the New Year with the longest-running street party in the city.

August

Baba Indaba “baby news” - It is a leading consumer exhibition in Cape Town (www.babaindaba.co.za)

March

Design Indaba Expo – It is a presentation of great home design that is held at Cape Town International Convention Centre.
Cape Town Dragon Boat Festival - An ancient water-sport that is held in Century City and both men and women can participate in.
Infecting the City - It is a performing arts festival in Cape Town that is held in the centre of the city, in the streets and it is a public festival.
Cape Argus Pick 'n' Pay Cycle Tour - It is a cycle race and one of the three largest sporting events of South Africa. (www.cycletour.co.za)
Cape Town Pride – It is the one of largest gay and lesbian events in South Africa. (http://capetownpride.org)
Cape Town Carnival - It is an event in Cape Town that celebrates the diversity through the arts.
Cape Town International Jazz Festival - www.capetownjazzfest.com

September

The Crazy Store Table Mountain Challenge - This event is a 35 km / 21.8 miles run around Cape Town's mountain.
The South African Society of Artists Annual Exhibition - The exhibition presents and sells beautiful artworks by established and emerging local talent. (www.sasa-artists.co.za)

April

Two Oceans Marathon (Saturday of the Easter weekend) - This event in Cape Town is known as "the world's most beautiful marathon". (www.twooceansmarathon.org.za)
Decorex (April - May) – It is an interior design and décor exhibition in Cape Town. (www.decorex.co.za)

October

Cape Town International Kite Festival - It is a family fund-raising and awareness raising event for Cape Mental Health, a non-profit organization. (www.capementalhealth.co.za/kite/)
International Oriental Dance Festival - It is a charity event in Cape Town for the abused women and children. (www.iodfcapetown.com)
Horrorfest - It is a Halloween festival in Cape Town. (www.horrorfest.info)

May

Cape Times & Waterfront Wine Affair - This Festival in Cape Town represents the entire spectrum of Cape wine producers.
Good Food and Wine Show - www.goodfoodandwineshow.co.za

November

Whisky Live Festival - This Festival in Cape Town showcases different kind of whiskies. (www.whiskylivefestival.co.za)
Discovery Cape Times Big Walk - It is a charity event in Cape Town and around 30,000 people join this event every year.

June

Cape Town Book Fair - In this event in Cape Town, writers, publishers and readers find rare editions, get books signed by authors or attend launches. (www.capetownbookfair.com)
Encounters - It is a South African International Documentary Festival. (www.encounters.co.za)
Vodacom Funny Festival (June – July) - It is a stand-up comedy from some of the best local and international performers.

December

The Observatory Festival of Arts (first week of December) - It is a street event in Cape Town that celebrates the beginning of summer with music, film screenings, arts, etc. (http://obsarts.org.za/)

July

Cape Town Fashion Week – It is a fashion industry event in Cape Town. (http://ctfc.co.za/)
Cape Town Festival - It is an annual arts festival in Cape Town.