Cape Town events range from various cultural event to sports events and offer the people in the city a wide spectrum of events including the Pick 'n Pay Cycle Tour, Klein Karoo National Arts Festival, North Sea Jazz Festival, Good Food Show and Wine Show and others.
An International venue
Cape Town hosts a spectacular variety of events and festivals throughout the year. Cape Town events range from sports events to cultural events including food festivals, music festivals etc. The events are attended by both locals as well as a large number of tourists.
Events in Cape Town have a global appeal thus attracting people from all across the world. In addition to sports events, food festivals and music festivals, a large number of international trade fairs, exhibitions, conferences and other events also take place in Cape Town. Along with the significance of events, the stunning locales and breathtaking landscapes of Cape Town make it a perfect venue for national and international events.
Cape Town Sports Events
There is a wide array of events that takes place in Cape Town. Sports events in Cape Town include Cape Argus Pick 'n Pay Cycle Tour, Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon and others. The Pick 'n Pay Cycle Tour is one of the biggest and most popular sports events of Cape Town. The participants include both racers as well as casual cyclists and
this event attracts thousands of spectators. With almost 30,000 cyclists participating in the event, this is one of the world's most wonderful cycle tours.
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Another popular sports event in Cape Town is Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon. The marathon draws almost 12,000 participants on an average and it follows a route enveloped with breathtaking scenic beauty. The race goes around the Cape Peninsula and finishes at the University of Cape Town.
Cultural Events in Cape Town
Especially interesting among the cultural events of Cape Town are the music festivals like Klein Karoo National Arts Festival, North Sea Jazz Festival and many others. The Klein Karoo National Arts Festival takes place at Oudtshoorn in the region of Karoo near Cape Town. This festival features music, dance, theater, cabaret and poetry shows. Tourists can simultaneously view thousands of ostriches as well as enjoy at the festival also. Another music festival in Cape Town is North Sea Jazz Festival which takes places for a weekend at the Cape Town City Center. This is a Jazz festival featuring famous national and international Jazz singers.
Food and Wine festivals in Cape Town include the Cape Gourmet Festival that takes place for 14 days. There are a number of events that feature in this festival, like the Good Food Show and Wine Show and others. Besides, there are many cooking demonstrations shown at the festival by well-known national and international chefs. The highlighting aspect of this festival is good food and wine.
Serving as a venue for a large variety of events, Cape Town is more than just a travel destination. It is a place which presents a panoramic range of events that reflect the colorful and effervescent character of the city itself.
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