15/06/2026
🐑 The Karoo Winter Wool Festival returns!
Wrap up warmly and head to Dwarsvlei Guest Farm near Middelburg in the Eastern Cape for a celebration of wool, natural fibres, agriculture, creativity and authentic Karoo hospitality.
The festival week begins with farm tours, wool workshops and the invitation-only gala event on 1 and 2 July, followed by two action-packed public festival days on Friday, 3 July and Saturday, 4 July 2026.
Festival highlights include:
• A one-of-a-kind natural-fibre market
• Local-is-lekker Karoo food stalls
• Live wool demonstrations
• Hands-on wool workshops
• Agricultural stalls and farm experiences
• The Wool World Karoo Kraal art and design exhibition, curated by VIVIERS and Hoven
• The NWGA Boerepraatjies and Good News Karoo speaker programmes
• The launch of Luca the Lamb
• Fun with Fibre, Kids’ Corner and the Tea Garden
• Community Sit & Knit activities
• The Family Veld Walk and Run
• The BKB Jeugskou
• Karoo lamb shoulder potjiekos with Chef Ollie
• Wine and design conversations
• Beer tent and live entertainment
• Friday evening’s Kampvuur Kuier with live music
• The Springboks rugby test on the big screen
• The Saturday evening WolJol featuring Dodo Nyoka and Rooksein
📅 3 and 4 July 2026
📍 Dwarsvlei Guest Farm, 15 km outside Middelburg, Eastern Cape
🎟️ Festival entrance: R100 per person per day
Some workshops and activities require advance booking. Visit www.karoowinterwoolfestival.com for the full programme and book tickets through Quicket.
Come experience wool from farm to fashion, meet the people behind this remarkable natural fibre and enjoy a true Karoo winter celebration.
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