EVENT DETAILS.
15:00 – 18:00 | Registration
MTB & Trail Running Participants
- Official race registration and check-in
- Collection of race packs and event information
18:00 – 21:00 | Opening Ceremony & Street Festival Launch
Opening Ceremony
- Grand Olympic-style parade along the main street
- Featuring athletes, MTB riders, and community groups
- Led by a traditional Moravian brass band
- Followed by the Earthlings performance group
Street Festival Opening
- Community market open throughout the weekend
- Variety of local food vendors and craft stalls
- Art exhibition showcasing wood carvings, paintings, and local artists
- Live music performances and social dancing
- Beer garden experience
Morning Programme
07:00 | Trail Run Registration
- Distances: 30km | 19km | 6km
08:00 | Trail Run Start
09:00 onwards | Street Market Opens
- Local vendors, crafts, and food stalls
10:00 | Environmental Activities
- Conservation-focused workshops
- Guided nature walks
11:00 | Trail Run Prize Giving & Lucky Draw
Afternoon Programme
12:00 | Tsitsikamma Microbrewery Beer Sprint
Location: Darnelle Street
14:00 | Draad Kar Grand Prix
Location: Darnelle Street (Open Plot)
Evening Programme
18:00 | Green Fashion Show (Kids Edition)
- Featuring outfits made from recyclable materials
Location: Community Hall / Darnelle Street
Street Festival Continues
- Food and craft stalls
- Art exhibition
- Live music and dancing
22:00 | Prize Giving Ceremony
Morning – MTB Events
08:00 | MTB Race Start
08:30 | E-Bike Category Start
- 60km E-Bike
08:45 | E-Bike Category Start
- 40km E-Bike
09:00 | MTB Category Start
- 60km MTB
09:15 | MTB Category Start
- 30km MTB
09:30 | MTB Category Start
- 12km MTB
12:00 | Closing Ceremony
- Final prize giving
- Lucky draw and event wrap-up
About Us
The Tsitsikamma Adventure Festival was born from a shared vision among a collective of local businesses, entrepreneurs, and community leaders who recognised the potential of Storms River Village as a premier tourism destination.
Surrounded by dramatic landscapes, indigenous forests, and a rich cultural heritage, Storms River Village has long been a gateway to adventure. The festival was created to bring together the region’s strongest offerings—adrenaline-driven outdoor activities and authentic local culture—into one cohesive, immersive experience.
What began as a collaboration between tourism operators, local vendors, and community organisations has grown into a platform that:
- Showcases Storms River Village and the greater Tsitsikamma region
- Supports and uplifts local businesses, artists, and entrepreneurs
- Promotes sustainable tourism and environmental awareness
- Connects visitors directly with the community and its culture
By combining high-energy experiences like trail running and mountain biking with vibrant markets, art, music, and food, the festival ensures visitors don’t just visit—they engage, explore, and connect.
At its core, the Tsitsikamma Adventure Festival reflects a simple idea:
tourism driven by community, powered by adventure, and enriched by culture.
