IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- OVERVIEW
- DATES & TIMES
- VENUE
- ACTIVITIES
- ADMISSION
- MASSIVE PLANT SALE
- WORKSHOPS
- VELDWALKS
- EXPERT TALKS
- SUCCULENT PLANT AUCTION
- 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 16, 17 and 18 September 2022 at the Calitzdorp Station in the town Calitzdorp in the Klein Karoo, a region where many of the succulents, endemic to South Africa, can be seen in their 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 16, 17 and 18 September 2022 at the Calitzdorp Station in the town Calitzdorp in the Klein Karoo, a region where many of the succulents, endemic to South Africa, can be seen in their 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.
16 September 2022 – 09:00 to 17:00
17 September 2022 – 09:00 to 17:00
18 September 2022 – 09:00 to 15:00
17 September 2022 – 09:00 to 17:00
18 September 2022 – 09:00 to 15:00
For 2022 the Vetplantfees will take place at the Calitzdorp Station in Calitzdorp. Just follow the signs. Food vendors on site. Plan to spend the whole weekend with us.
Find it on Google, click here.
Find it on Google, click here.
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#
# The dinner will feature Captain Karel du Toit , Commander of SAPS Namakwa Stock Theft and Endangered Species Unit, speaking on his valuable function as the top cop pursuing poachers of succulent plants in Namakwaland. Cpt. du Toit is a licensed field guide as well, so he will be showing off some of the beautiful succulent plants that are native to Namakwaland.
* 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#
# The dinner will feature Captain Karel du Toit , Commander of SAPS Namakwa Stock Theft and Endangered Species Unit, speaking on his valuable function as the top cop pursuing poachers of succulent plants in Namakwaland. Cpt. du Toit is a licensed field guide as well, so he will be showing off some of the beautiful succulent plants that are native to Namakwaland.
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 Friday, 16 September 2022 and will be open for business until 15:00 on Sunday, 18 September 2022.
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 Friday, 16 September 2022 and will be open for business until 15:00 on Sunday, 18 September 2022.
Join a hands-on workshops to learn how to successfully learn about succulents, how to propagate them and how to best display them in your garden. Expert growers will help you make sense of some of the difficult names and where these wonderful succulent plants fit on the plant map, how you can grow your own from seed or cuttings and how to use your succulents in your garden. 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 101
Friday, 16 September 2022 - 12:00
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Landscape Design with Succulent Plants
Friday, 16 September 2022 - 14:00
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Succulent Plant Propagation
Saturday 17 September 2022- 12:00
More Info | Book Now
Succulent 101
Saturday, 17 September 2022 - 14:00
More Info | Book Now
From the list below, choose the workshop you would like to attend during Vetplantfees 2021
Succulent 101
Friday, 16 September 2022 - 12:00
More Info | Book Now
Landscape Design with Succulent Plants
Friday, 16 September 2022 - 14:00
More Info | Book Now
Succulent Plant Propagation
Saturday 17 September 2022- 12:00
More Info | Book Now
Succulent 101
Saturday, 17 September 2022 - 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 - Friday, 16 Sept 2022 - 09:00 - To book, click here.
Vetplantfees - Veld Walk - Friday, 16 Sept 2022 - 11:00 - To book, click here.
Vetplantfees - Veld Walk - Friday, 16 Sept 2022 - 13:00 - To book, click here.
Vetplantfees - Veld Walk - Friday, 16 Sept 2022 - 15:00 - To book, click here.
Vetplantfees - Veld Walk - Friday, 16 Sept 2022 - 17:00 - To book, click here.
Vetplantfees - Veld Walk - Saturday, 17 Sept 2022 - 09:00 - To book, click here.
Vetplantfees - Veld Walk - Saturday, 17 Sept 2022 - 11:00 - To book, click here.
Vetplantfees - Veld Walk - Saturday, 17 Sept 2022 - 13:00 - To book, click here.
Vetplantfees - Veld Walk - Saturday, 17 Sept 2022 - 15:00 - To book, click here.
Vetplantfees - Veld Walk - Saturday, 17 Sept 2022 - 17:00 - To book, click here.
Vetplantfees - Veld Walk - Sunday, 18 Sept 2022 - 09:00 - To book, click here.
Vetplantfees - Veld Walk - Sunday, 18 Sept 2022 - 11:00 - To book, click here.
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 the Calitzdorp Station.
IMPORTANT
Participants should wear shoes suitable for walking in the veld and bring water, a hat and sun protection.
DATES & TIMES
Vetplantfees - Veld Walk - Friday, 16 Sept 2022 - 09:00 - To book, click here.
Vetplantfees - Veld Walk - Friday, 16 Sept 2022 - 11:00 - To book, click here.
Vetplantfees - Veld Walk - Friday, 16 Sept 2022 - 13:00 - To book, click here.
Vetplantfees - Veld Walk - Friday, 16 Sept 2022 - 15:00 - To book, click here.
Vetplantfees - Veld Walk - Friday, 16 Sept 2022 - 17:00 - To book, click here.
Vetplantfees - Veld Walk - Saturday, 17 Sept 2022 - 09:00 - To book, click here.
Vetplantfees - Veld Walk - Saturday, 17 Sept 2022 - 11:00 - To book, click here.
Vetplantfees - Veld Walk - Saturday, 17 Sept 2022 - 13:00 - To book, click here.
Vetplantfees - Veld Walk - Saturday, 17 Sept 2022 - 15:00 - To book, click here.
Vetplantfees - Veld Walk - Saturday, 17 Sept 2022 - 17:00 - To book, click here.
Vetplantfees - Veld Walk - Sunday, 18 Sept 2022 - 09:00 - To book, click here.
Vetplantfees - Veld Walk - Sunday, 18 Sept 2022 - 11:00 - To book, click here.
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 the Calitzdorp Station.
IMPORTANT
Participants should wear shoes suitable for walking in the veld and bring water, a hat and sun protection.
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.
FRIDAY, 16 SEPTEMBER
11:00 - Expert Talk
The family: Cactaceae – The invader species in South Africa
John Burrows
>>More Info
13:00 – Expert Talk
Familiarity breeds care!
Louis Jordaan
>>More Info
SATURDAY, 17 SEPTEMBER
11:00 – Expert Talk
Poaching & Habitat Destruction – Efforts to stem degradation of the veld
Rupert Koopman
>>More Info
13:00 – Expert Talk
Welwichia the Uncrowned Monarch of the Namib.
Dr. Ernst van Jaarsveld
>>More Info
Expert Talks are free events and no booking is required.
Available seats are on a first-come, first-serve basis.
FRIDAY, 16 SEPTEMBER
11:00 - Expert Talk
The family: Cactaceae – The invader species in South Africa
John Burrows
>>More Info
13:00 – Expert Talk
Familiarity breeds care!
Louis Jordaan
>>More Info
SATURDAY, 17 SEPTEMBER
11:00 – Expert Talk
Poaching & Habitat Destruction – Efforts to stem degradation of the veld
Rupert Koopman
>>More Info
13:00 – Expert Talk
Welwichia the Uncrowned Monarch of the Namib.
Dr. Ernst van Jaarsveld
>>More Info
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 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 Succulent Plant Auction. This event will be memorable in all respects.
The auction will be held at 15:30 on Saturday, 17 September 2022. Attendance is free.
Attendees will find the most beautiful 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 Succulent Plant Auction. This event will be memorable in all respects.
The auction will be held at 15:30 on Saturday, 17 September 2022. Attendance is free.
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 prepared and served by the ladies of the Calitzdorp NG Church.
Enjoy a talk by Captain Karel du Toit, Commander of SAPS Namakwa Stock Theft and Endangered Species Unit speaking on his valuable function as the top cop pursuing poachers of succulent plants in Namakwaland. Cpt. du Toit is a licensed field guide as well, so he will be showing off some of the beautiful succulent plants that are native to Namakwaland. We are planning to broadcast the talk live on Zoom to a worldwide succulent audience courtesy of the Cactus and Succulent Society of America.
For more information, click here.
To book, click here.
Enjoy a talk by Captain Karel du Toit, Commander of SAPS Namakwa Stock Theft and Endangered Species Unit speaking on his valuable function as the top cop pursuing poachers of succulent plants in Namakwaland. Cpt. du Toit is a licensed field guide as well, so he will be showing off some of the beautiful succulent plants that are native to Namakwaland. We are planning to broadcast the talk live on Zoom to a worldwide succulent audience courtesy of the Cactus and Succulent Society of America.
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 2022 Vetplantfees. More details will be made available soon.
SCHEDULED EVENTS
FRIDAY, 16 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*
17:00 - Veld Walk*
SATURDAY, 17 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 - Succulent Plant Auction
17:00 - Veld Walk*
18:00 - Dinner & Keynote*
SUNDAY, 18 SEPT
09:00 — 15:00
Plant & Art Exhibition, Vendor Sales, Children's Activities, Food Vendors
09:00 - Veld Walk*
11:00 - Veld Walk*
15:00 - All Booths & Exhibits Close
* Book Now - Fees apply. Advance booking required.
** Details for this event will be made available soon.