IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- OVERVIEW
- DATES & TIMES
- VENUE
- ACTIVITIES
- ADMISSION
- MASSIVE PLANT SALE
- WORKSHOPS
- VELDWALKS
- RARE PLANT SALE
- EXPERT TALKS
- DINNER & TALK
- ART EXHIBITION & ARTISTS
The Vetplantfees (Succulent Festival) is an annual festival hosted by the Calitzdorp Succulent Society to showcase of many of South Africa’s beautiful and rare succulents together with succulents from all over the world.
This annual festival will take place on 18 and 19 September 2021 in the centre of Calitzdorp in the Klein Karoo, a region where many of the succulents, endemic to South Africa, can be seen in its natural environment. Succulent enthusiasts who visit Calitzdorp during the festival will be able to immerse themselves in a range of activities to discover the world of succulents.
Whether you live in Calitzdorp, Cape Town, George or Johannesburg you will see indigenous and rare succulents in their natural habitat, buy specimens not available in nurseries and get advice on how to propagate, grow and care for succulents in the garden.
This annual festival will take place on 18 and 19 September 2021 in the centre of Calitzdorp in the Klein Karoo, a region where many of the succulents, endemic to South Africa, can be seen in its natural environment. Succulent enthusiasts who visit Calitzdorp during the festival will be able to immerse themselves in a range of activities to discover the world of succulents.
Whether you live in Calitzdorp, Cape Town, George or Johannesburg you will see indigenous and rare succulents in their natural habitat, buy specimens not available in nurseries and get advice on how to propagate, grow and care for succulents in the garden.
18 September 2021 – 09:00 to 18:00
19 September 2021 – 09:00 to 17:00
19 September 2021 – 09:00 to 17:00
For 2021 the Vetplantfees will take place in downtown Calitzdorp. Just follow the signs. Food vendors on site and restaurants within meters of the venue. Plan to spend the whole weekend with us.
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The festival will include:
* Veld Walks led by local guides
* A potted plant market hosted by growers
* Educational talks by succulent experts
* “How To” workshops
* Original plant pots for sale
* Succulent plant exhibition
* Botanical art exhibition
* Botanical art sold by artists
* A rare plant auction
* Activities for children
* Saturday night dinner, featuring Adam Harrower, Senior Horticultist, Kirstenbosch Gardens, speaking on The Miniature World of the Knersvlakte
* Veld Walks led by local guides
* A potted plant market hosted by growers
* Educational talks by succulent experts
* “How To” workshops
* Original plant pots for sale
* Succulent plant exhibition
* Botanical art exhibition
* Botanical art sold by artists
* A rare plant auction
* Activities for children
* Saturday night dinner, featuring Adam Harrower, Senior Horticultist, Kirstenbosch Gardens, speaking on The Miniature World of the Knersvlakte
Admission to the festival is free.
Selected activities, including Veld Walks, Workshops and Special Events will be charged for.
More information on the specific activities, the costs for each and how to book visit the individual links for each.
Selected activities, including Veld Walks, Workshops and Special Events will be charged for.
More information on the specific activities, the costs for each and how to book visit the individual links for each.
Thousands of rare and indigenous potted succulents will be on sale during the festival. Many of the finest growers of succulent plants in South Africa are in attendance with huge varieties of plants for sale.
Festivalgoers must take note that plants will be available on a first-come first-buy basis.
The plant sale will start at 09:00 on Saturday, 18 September 2021 and will be open for business until 17:00 on Sunday, 19 September 2021.
Festivalgoers must take note that plants will be available on a first-come first-buy basis.
The plant sale will start at 09:00 on Saturday, 18 September 2021 and will be open for business until 17:00 on Sunday, 19 September 2021.
Join a hands-on workshops to learn how to successfully grow succulents in your own garden or in containers. Expert growers will teach you how to prepare the soil in your garden or pots, how to propagate plants from seed or cuttings and how to take care of the succulents you buy, plant or seed. A fee of R50 per person attending will apply for all workshops.
From the list below, choose the workshop you would like to attend during Vetplantfees 2021
Succulent Plant Propagation
Saturday, 18 September – 12:00
More Info | Book Now
Container Gardening with Succulents
Saturday 18 September – 14:00
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Container Gardening with Succulents
Sunday 19 September – 12:00
More Info | Book Now
Succulent Bonsai for Beginners
Sunday 19 September -14:00
More Info | Book Now
From the list below, choose the workshop you would like to attend during Vetplantfees 2021
Succulent Plant Propagation
Saturday, 18 September – 12:00
More Info | Book Now
Container Gardening with Succulents
Saturday 18 September – 14:00
More Info | Book Now
Container Gardening with Succulents
Sunday 19 September – 12:00
More Info | Book Now
Succulent Bonsai for Beginners
Sunday 19 September -14:00
More Info | Book Now
Trained Cape Nature guides will escort small groups of enthusiasts on a 90-minute walk to Calitzdorp’s famous Jakkalskop where dozens of succulent plant varieties will be in flower. It is an experience not to be missed and have proven to be very popular with festivalgoers.
DATES & TIMES
Vetplantfees – Veld Walk – 18 Sept 2021 – 09:00 – Book
Vetplantfees – Veld Walk – 18 Sept 2021 – 11:00 – Book
Vetplantfees – Veld Walk – 18 Sept 2021 – 13:00 – Book
Vetplantfees – Veld Walk – 18 Sept 2021 – 15:00 – Book
Vetplantfees – Veld Walk – 18 Sept 2021 – 17:00 – Book
Vetplantfees – Veld Walk – 19 Sept 2021 – 09:00 – Book
Vetplantfees – Veld Walk – 19 Sept 2021 – 11:00 – Book
Vetplantfees – Veld Walk – 19 Sept 2021 – 13:00 – Book
Vetplantfees – Veld Walk – 19 Sept 2021 – 15:00 – Book
Vetplantfees – Veld Walk – 19 Sept 2021 – 17:00 – Book
BOOKING & PAYMENT
Booking and payment are essential as only 8 persons will be accommodated on each of the scheduled walks. The fee to join each walk is R150, payable in advance and non-refundable on cancellation.
WHERE TO MEET
Each walk will depart daily at the appointed time from the main festival paypoint at 10 Geyser Street, Calitzdorp.
IMPORTANT
Participants should wear shoes suitable for walking in the veld and bring water, a hat and sun protection.
DATES & TIMES
Vetplantfees – Veld Walk – 18 Sept 2021 – 09:00 – Book
Vetplantfees – Veld Walk – 18 Sept 2021 – 11:00 – Book
Vetplantfees – Veld Walk – 18 Sept 2021 – 13:00 – Book
Vetplantfees – Veld Walk – 18 Sept 2021 – 15:00 – Book
Vetplantfees – Veld Walk – 18 Sept 2021 – 17:00 – Book
Vetplantfees – Veld Walk – 19 Sept 2021 – 09:00 – Book
Vetplantfees – Veld Walk – 19 Sept 2021 – 11:00 – Book
Vetplantfees – Veld Walk – 19 Sept 2021 – 13:00 – Book
Vetplantfees – Veld Walk – 19 Sept 2021 – 15:00 – Book
Vetplantfees – Veld Walk – 19 Sept 2021 – 17:00 – Book
BOOKING & PAYMENT
Booking and payment are essential as only 8 persons will be accommodated on each of the scheduled walks. The fee to join each walk is R150, payable in advance and non-refundable on cancellation.
WHERE TO MEET
Each walk will depart daily at the appointed time from the main festival paypoint at 10 Geyser Street, Calitzdorp.
IMPORTANT
Participants should wear shoes suitable for walking in the veld and bring water, a hat and sun protection.
Be sure to participate in this event which is unique to Calitzdorp. Plants, artwork and other special items will be auctioned to the highest bidder.
Attendees will find the most beautiful and rare of succulent plants and art work. This is a special opportunity for succulent plant collectors to acquire mature and sometimes very rare plants. Items will be sold to the highest bidder with reserve on some.
The vendors and artists at the Succulent Fees will contribute to the Rare Plant Auction. This event will be memorable in all respects.
The auction will be held at 15:30 on Saturday, 18 September 2021. Attendance is free.
Attendees will find the most beautiful and rare of succulent plants and art work. This is a special opportunity for succulent plant collectors to acquire mature and sometimes very rare plants. Items will be sold to the highest bidder with reserve on some.
The vendors and artists at the Succulent Fees will contribute to the Rare Plant Auction. This event will be memorable in all respects.
The auction will be held at 15:30 on Saturday, 18 September 2021. Attendance is free.
Not to be missed is the range of free talks by plant experts on each day of the festival. Attendees will gain insights into the key issues pre-occupying scientist and experts working in the field.
Expert Talks are free events and no booking is required.
Available seats are on a first-come, first-serve basis.
SATURDAY, 18 SEPTEMBER
11:00 – Expert Talk
Book Launch – Lithops in Habitat and Cultivation
Dr. Roy A. Earle – Calitzdorp NG Church
>> More Info.
13:00 – Expert Talk
Exploring Biodiversity in Namiba and Angola
Dr. Ernst van Jaarsveld – Calitzdorp NG Church
>> More Info.
SUNDAY, 19 SEPTEMBER
11:30 – Expert Talk
A Book Anybody Can Read Who Will Stop Long Enough
Louis Jordaan – Calitzdorp NG Church
>> More Info.
13:00 – Expert Talk
Plant Poaching – What that means?
Anso le Roux – Calitzdorp NG Church
>> More Info.
Expert Talks are free events and no booking is required.
Available seats are on a first-come, first-serve basis.
SATURDAY, 18 SEPTEMBER
11:00 – Expert Talk
Book Launch – Lithops in Habitat and Cultivation
Dr. Roy A. Earle – Calitzdorp NG Church
>> More Info.
13:00 – Expert Talk
Exploring Biodiversity in Namiba and Angola
Dr. Ernst van Jaarsveld – Calitzdorp NG Church
>> More Info.
SUNDAY, 19 SEPTEMBER
11:30 – Expert Talk
A Book Anybody Can Read Who Will Stop Long Enough
Louis Jordaan – Calitzdorp NG Church
>> More Info.
13:00 – Expert Talk
Plant Poaching – What that means?
Anso le Roux – Calitzdorp NG Church
>> More Info.
This is a “must attend” event during the Calitzdorp Succulent Festival. You will have the chance to meet and mix with succulent experts from all over South Africa, enjoy a wonderful dinner and enjoy a talk by Adam Harrower, Senior Horticulturist and Succulent Collection Curator at Kirstenbosch Gardens on “The Miniature World of the Knersvlakte”
For more information, click here.
To book, click here.
For more information, click here.
To book, click here.
Some of the most talented and respected South African botanical artist will be represented at the 2021 Vetplantfees. More details will be made available soon.
SCHEDULED EVENTS
SATURDAY, 18 SEPT
09:00 — 17:00
Plant & Art Exhibition, Vendor Sales, Children’s Activities, Food Vendors
09:00 – Veld Walk*
11:00 – Expert Talk
11:00 – Veld Walk*
12:00 – Workshop*
13:00 – Expert Talk
13:00 – Veld Walk*
14:00 – Workshop*
15:00 – Veld Walk*
15:30 – Rare Plant Auction
17:00 – Veld Walk*
18:00 – Dinner & Keynote*
* Book Now – Fees apply. Advance booking required.
** Details for this event will be made available soon.
SUNDAY, 19 SEPT
09:00 — 17:00
Plant & Art Exhibition, Vendor Sales, Children’s Activities, Food Vendors
09:00 – Veld Walk*
11:00 – Veld Walk*
11:30 – Expert Talk
12:00 – Workshop*
13:00 – Expert Talk
13:00 – Veld Walk*
14:00 – Workshop*
15:00 – Veld Walk*
17:00 – Veld Walk*
17:00 – All Booths & Exhibits Close
* Book Now – Fees apply. Advance booking required.
** Details for this event will be made available soon.