2011 Midas George Old Car Show is on its way!!!!

2011 Midas George Old Car Show

The Southern Cape Old Car Club is proud to present the 15th George Old Car Show in collaboration with one of the main sponsors, Midas. The 2011 show will be known as the Midas George Old Car Show.This prestigious event takes place on the 12th & 13th of February 2011 at the PW Botha College in York Street, George.

Old cars exhibited at George Old Car Show

Some of the country’s most beautiful and sought after old cars are exhibited at the George Old Car Show annually and entries have been streaming in since early November 2010.

Fins and Fashion - competition for best dressed to theme

Fins and Fashion is the theme of the 2011 Midas George Old Car Show. To add some flair and excitement to this event, the show will be hosting a competition for people who dress according to the theme.

Fashions of the late 50’s and 60’s eras will be judged as per the following categories:
1) Best dressed exhibitor
2) Best dressed visitor to the show
3) Best dressed couple

Two prizes per category are up for grabs, so get your outfits ready and come and participate in this first ever Midas George Old Car Show dress-up competition.

Entertainment at the 2011 Midas George Old Car Show

Plan your weekend of 12 & 13 February 2011 now and visit the Midas George Old Car Show. Entertainment also includes a Castle beer tent, a model car exhibition, food stalls arts in the park and the huge variety of old cars on display, the show promises to deliver to everyone’s expectations. Special attention will be given to

Mercedes and Chevrolet celebrate their birthdays!
Special focus will also be given to Mercedes Benz and Chevrolet who will be celebrating their 100th and 125th anniversaries.

Car Auction at the George Old Car Show

A new addition to the George Old Car Show the auctioning of between 10 and 15 classic cars on Saturday 12 Februarie2011! The auction is presented by Protea Hotels.

Register vehicles - Southern Cape Old Car Club

The Southern Cape Old Car Club would also like to remind all old car enthusiasts to visit their website www.scocc.co.za and register their vehicles. Owners of motors younger than 1975 have to register in advance to prevent possible disappointment at the show gates.

Entrance Fee
Saturday, February 12, 2011: R30 for adults and R10 for scholars.
Sunday, February 13, 2011: is R15 for adults and R5 for scholars.


For further information, contact Marlene Quinot at 084 415 7987 or visit the website www.scocc.co.za

Upcoming wine Tastings at Dumont Kelders in George

Dumont Kelders Liquor Store in George

Dumont Kelders, previously known as the Pink Elephant in George is not your average liquor store. They offer exclusive boutique wines and other liquor and also offer wine tasting evenings.

Art Gallery In George

As Art & Wine goes hand in hand, Dumont Kelders in George also houses an art gallery. Here local and other South African artist’s original works can be viewed and purchased.

Wine tasting evenings at Dumont Kelders in George

Dumont Kelders in George are well known for their informal wine tasting evenings on Thursdays from 5 to 7pm – these wine tastings are free of charge and will enrich you knowledge of wines. Wine connoisseurs from all over the Garden Route visit Dumont Kelders on a Thursday.

Upcoming Wine tastings:
19 August:
Viljoensdrift Wines from the Robertson Wine Valley on the Route R62

26 August:
Riebeek Kelders from Riebeek-Kasteel in the Swartland

02 September:
Fairview Cheese & La Capra Wines from the Paarl region in the Western Cape

04 September:
Rhebokskloof Wines from the Paarl region combined with an exhibition of Honey Fashion Jewellery & Accessories

09 September:
Middelvlei Wine Estate in the Stellenbosch region.

For contact details and more information on Dumont Kelders in George click here

Not for sale to persons under the age of 18 years.

The “Plantjie Kwekery” Nursery - George

The “Plantjie Kwekery” Nursery on the Airport Road just outside George became well-known for their wide selection of indoor & outdoor plants and seedlings over the years. The “Plantjie Kwekery” also stock water features, pots and other concrete products as well as other gardening tools.

The “Plantjie Kwekery” Nursery now also offers a relaxing Tea Garden as well as Animal Touch and Play Farm. Here both parents and children can relax in the country side atmosphere with the Outeniqua Mountains in the background.

Kiddies parties and school groups are welcome! Contact us for available or tailor made packages!

For more information and contact details click here <

The “Plantjie Kwekery” Nursery - George

The “Plantjie Kwekery” Nursery on the Airport Road just outside George became well-known for their wide selection of indoor & outdoor plants and seedlings over the years. The “Plantjie Kwekery” also stock water features, pots and other concrete products as well as other gardening tools.

The “Plantjie Kwekery” Nursery now also offers a relaxing Tea Garden as well as Animal Touch and Play Farm. Here both parents and children can relax in the country side atmosphere with the Outeniqua Mountains in the background.

Kiddies parties and school groups are welcome! Contact us for available or tailor made packages!

For more information and contact details click here <

Planning a visit to George in the Garden Route of South Africa?

At the foothills of the Outeniqua Mountains you are welcomed by George, the Administrative Capital of the Garden Route. Being the 6th oldest town in South Africa, George houses a number of gracious historical buildings that will take you back in time. Both holidaymakers, tourists, travellers and business persons will find George the ideal place to stay from where the area Garden Route & Klein Karoo can be visited.

Accommodation in George is available in Guest Houses, B&B’s, Guest Lodges, Hotels, Travel Lodges and Backpackers, Camping sites, Guest Farms, self catering apartments self catering holiday houses and cottages.
* B&B’s, Guest Houses and Guest Lodges
* Hotels
* Camping and Caravan Hire
* Travel Lodges & Backpackers
* Guest Farms
* Self catering

George also offers a number of top restaurants, coffee shops and tea gardens. With the wide variety of restaurants and coffee shops dining out in George is a treat! Various pubs and clubs can also be found in George for those of you looking for night time entertainment and dancing and live performances.
* Dining Out & Night Life

A number of venues for Conferences, Weddings and other functions are available in and around George. Venues are available for small and intimate groups as well as large groups of more than 200 guests.
* Venues
* Free Form Tent Hiring Services

While in George do not miss out on all the attractions and activities this Garden Route town offers. There are many things to do and places to visit ranging from historical to adventure and child friendly! As well as shopping!
* Things to do & Places to visit

As one of the largest town in the Garden Route George offers many shops and businesses. Here you will find from a leather factory, nursery to hair and beauty salons, doctors, physiotherapists, lawyers, furniture shops, hardware shops and much more!
* Businesses

Victoria Heights Reptile and Bird Park and Super Tube

The Victoria Heights Reptile and Bird Park is located just outside of George on route to Victoria Bay. Here you will be taken on a very interesting tour that is both informative and educational.

Reptile Park
The Reptile Park houses a large variety of reptiles in their natural habitats.
Amongst the reptile there are Anacondas of more than 5 meters long, Cobras, Rattle Snakes, a Bullfrog, “Boomslange”, Likewane and more!
To much delight of young and old the Reptile Park is also home to a talking crow, small birds, monkeys and farm animals like goats and rabbits and more!


Bird Park
Exotic bird species, Loeries, more than 50 species of doves, and a variety of Swans, Geese, Ducks, Sparrows and many more species can be seen.
The owner of the Park has been breeding Show Poultry for the past 32 years. A number of South African Champions was bred by him and many of these are also residents of the Bird Park.

Super Tube
At 8,5 meters high the Super Tube is one of the highest in South Africa. This is 2,5 meters higher than the standard Super Tube!
The Super Tube and picnic area is perfect for those hot days! Picnic tables and umbrellas are placed around the Super Tube.

For more information click here.

Victoria Heights Reptile and Bird Park and Super Tube

The Victoria Heights Reptile and Bird Park is located just outside of George on route to Victoria Bay. Here you will be taken on a very interesting tour that is both informative and educational.

Reptile Park
The Reptile Park houses a large variety of reptiles in their natural habitats.
Amongst the reptile there are Anacondas of more than 5 meters long, Cobras, Rattle Snakes, a Bullfrog, “Boomslange”, Likewane and more!
To much delight of young and old the Reptile Park is also home to a talking crow, small birds, monkeys and farm animals like goats and rabbits and more!


Bird Park
Exotic bird species, Loeries, more than 50 species of doves, and a variety of Swans, Geese, Ducks, Sparrows and many more species can be seen.
The owner of the Park has been breeding Show Poultry for the past 32 years. A number of South African Champions was bred by him and many of these are also residents of the Bird Park.

Super Tube
At 8,5 meters high the Super Tube is one of the highest in South Africa. This is 2,5 meters higher than the standard Super Tube!
The Super Tube and picnic area is perfect for those hot days! Picnic tables and umbrellas are placed around the Super Tube.

For more information on the Victoria Heights Reptile and Bird Park and Super Tube click here

International Museum Day on the 18th May 2009 at the George Museum.

It is an event that we are celebrating every year whereby we invite schools in George to come and partake in the event. This year's theme is "Tourism and Museum".

The different schools partake on the programs we have for the day which will be Traditional & Modern dance, Gumboots dance, Poetry and Praise Singer (Imbongi).
The schools will participate in their own language. Together with the Tourism and the Transport Museum in George, the Grade 10’s are invited to visit the Transport Museum on 19 to 22 May for a guided the tour. The main focus will be the tourism learners at the different HIGH Schools, and the entrance will be free!

Enquiries can be directed to the George Museum on Tel: 044 8735343
Click here for more information on the George Museum.

International Museum Day on the 18th May 2009 at the George Museum.

It is an event that we are celebrating every year whereby we invite schools in George to come and partake in the event. This year's theme is "Tourism and Museum".

The different schools partake on the programs we have for the day which will be Traditional & Modern dance, Gumboots dance, Poetry and Praise Singer (Imbongi).
The schools will participate in their own language. Together with the Tourism and the Transport Museum in George, the Grade 10’s are invited to visit the Transport Museum on 19 to 22 May for a guided the tour. The main focus will be the tourism learners at the different HIGH Schools, and the entrance will be free!

Enquiries can be directed to the George Museum on Tel: 044 8735343
Click here for more information on the George Museum.

Alpine Inn - B&B accommodation

We are a beautiful Hotel situated opposite the prestigious Fancourt Golf Estate in George. Just 6 km from the George Airport and on the increasingly popular Outeniqua Hop route.We offer reasonably priced accommodation in a variety of rooms (ranging from single to family suites) all of which are extremely comfortable and cozy with newly refitted private bathrooms.Facilities include a Tea Garden, Swimming pool, Restaurant and a fully licensed Bar. more information click here > Alpine Inn

George - Strawberry Picking - The Redberry Farm

George - Things to Do & Places to Visit

The Redberry Farm offers guests the chance to pick their own strawberries in rows and rows of only the finest quality of berries. The tea garden and country stall is set in a tranquil atmosphere.

Click here for more information

George Activities and Attractions

George is situated in the heart of the Garden Route, only 7km from the nearest beach which is Victoria Bay.

George is well known for the number of golf courses and other popular activities like strawberry picking, helicopter flips, quadbiking and much more.

Click here for more information