The Go-To Guy Events Calendar: Potchefstroom’s Ultimate Guide to Local Events
- Yolandi Botes
- 1 day ago
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Looking for something fun to do in Potchefstroom? The Go-To Guy’s Events Calendar has you covered. Since launching a few years ago, this online calendar has grown significantly, we’re now proud to be one of the leading event calendars in the region, with more than 2,600 events listed to date. From community markets and festivals to concerts and workshops, it's the one-stop destination to discover what’s happening in and around Potchefstroom.
What is the Go-To Guy Events Calendar?
It’s a dedicated hub on The Go-To Guy platform that highlights all kinds of upcoming local events. In fact, “The Events Page is the ultimate online calendar, highlighting upcoming local events, festivals, and gatherings.” Whether you’re a Potchefstroom local or a tourist visiting our town, an event organizer or a local business owner, the Go-To Guy Events Calendar is designed with you in mind.
For Potchefstroom Locals & Tourists: Find Your Next Adventure
Potchefstroom has a vibrant social scene, and our calendar makes it easy to dive in. Each week, our town comes alive with a lineup filled with community markets, workshops, live performances, and unforgettable family-friendly fun. Feeling bored on the weekend or planning a day out? Just check the events calendar to discover something exciting to do.
We cover just about every type of event you can imagine in Potch:
Markets & Fairs: Farmer’s markets, craft fairs, and food festivals.
Live Entertainment: Concerts, open-mic nights, theater shows, and comedy evenings.
Workshops & Classes: Art classes, photography workshops, cooking courses, and more.
Sports & Outdoors: Local sports matches, fun runs, biking events, and adventure outings.
Community & Family Events: Charity fundraisers, school events, family fun days, holiday festivals, etc.
Whether you’re after a relaxing Sunday market or a high-energy night out, you’ll find options on the calendar. As one recent weekly update put it, Potchefstroom truly “has something for everyone this week” and there’s no shortage of reasons to get out and enjoy our vibrant town. In short, locals can keep a finger on the pulse of their community, and tourists can experience Potchefstroom like a local by finding events that showcase our culture and fun-loving spirit.
For Event Organizers: Promote Your Event with Ease
Are you organizing an event in or around Potchefstroom? The Go-To Guy Events Calendar is the place to get the word out. With our platform’s popularity, listing your event here means reaching a broad local audience that’s already looking for things to do. The Go-To Guy website sees about 75,000 page views per month and our Facebook page has around 70,000 followers, so when your event is on our calendar, thousands of people can discover it.
How it helps you: We regularly feature upcoming events on our site and social media. For example, we publish weekly “What’s On in Potch” round-ups that highlight events for the week, if your event is listed, it could get a special shout-out! Plus, listing an event is straightforward. Just reach out to us with the details (or use the submission feature on our site), and we’ll get your event added to the calendar.
Big or small, from music gigs and art exhibitions to charity drives and sports tournaments, if it’s happening in Potch, it belongs on the Go-To Guy Events Calendar! Being on a trusted community platform also adds credibility to your event. Locals know to check The Go-To Guy for what’s happening, so your fundraiser or show gains instant visibility where it counts. And because our calendar is so comprehensive, people often plan their weekends around it, meaning your event might be the highlight of someone’s week.
For Local Businesses: Engage the Community Through Events
The events calendar isn’t just for traditional “event organizers”, it’s also a powerful tool for businesses in Potchefstroom. If you’re a local business owner, consider how events can boost your visibility. Hosting a store opening, a seasonal sale, a workshop, or sponsoring a local event? List it on the Go-To Guy Events Calendar and watch the community respond.
By promoting your event on our platform, you tap into Potchefstroom’s go-to audience for local happenings. It’s an easy, low-cost way to drive foot traffic and build brand goodwill. Being featured on the calendar also means your event could be shared on our social channels and possibly included in the weekly event highlights.
Even if your business isn’t hosting its own event, you can use the calendar to stay informed about what’s going on in town, maybe you’ll find partnership opportunities, like setting up a stall at a popular market or teaming up with an event that aligns with your brand. In short, the events calendar helps businesses connect with the community, either by creating experiences or by joining them.
How to Access and Use the Events Calendar
Using the Go-To Guy Events Calendar is super simple. Just head over to our website and click on the “Events Calendar” section. You’ll be greeted with a chronological list of upcoming events in Potchefstroom and surrounding areas. You can browse by date, see what’s happening this week or month, and click on any event to get all the details (like time, venue, entry fees, and contact info).
We keep the calendar up-to-date so you won’t miss a beat. Mark your favorites, share events with friends, and start planning your outings! If you have an event to add, we’d love to hear about it. You can submit your event details through our site or get in touch with The Go-To Guy team directly, listing events is part of our commitment to supporting the local community. The best part? It’s free to browse and find events, so everyone can take advantage of this resource.
Pro Tip: Keep an eye on our social media pages and the Potch Gazette section of our site for featured event articles. We often spotlight major upcoming events or do photo coverage of past events, so you might even get post-event exposure!
Bringing Potchefstroom Together, One Event at a Time
The Go-To Guy Events Calendar is more than just a list of events, it’s a reflection of Potchefstroom’s lively community spirit. It brings together neighbors and newcomers, families and students, artists and entrepreneurs, all through the shared experience of local events. We believe that when people come together at a concert, market, or community braai, it strengthens the fabric of our town.
Our events calendar has grown alongside Potchefstroom’s energy. With 2,600+ events listed and counting, it shows just how active and connected our region really is. We’re excited to continue being “the place to go to find things that happen in and around Potchefstroom” for years to come.
Never miss out again, make The Go-To Guy Events Calendar your first stop when planning your week or promoting your next event. Check it out on our website and see what’s happening! For a deeper look at everything The Go-To Guy offers to the community (from news to directories and more), feel free to read The Go-To Guy Value Offerings on our site, which shares our story and all our services. We’re all about Potchefstroom, by Potchefstroom, and we can’t wait to see you out there enjoying what our wonderful town has to offer. 🎉
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