What’s On in Potchefstroom | 15 – 21 August 2025
- Charlene Bekker
- Aug 14
- 3 min read
From gourmet evenings and charity cycling to gospel music and rugby legends, Potchefstroom is set for a week filled with food, friendship, and fundraising.
This mid-August lineup offers something for everyone. Expect the rich aroma of biltong and braai, romantic fine dining, high-energy charity events, uplifting gospel performances, and a night of wine and rugby nostalgia with a Springbok great. Here’s your complete guide to the week’s highlights:
Annual Biltong Festival with Jakkie Louw & Dozi
🗓️When: 15 August 2025
📌Where: 5 Richardson St, Potchefstroom
⏰Time: From 18:00
🎟️Tickets: R5 000 per table of 10 | R500 pp
📞Contact: Amelia – 018 290 5543 | Karin – 083 395 3873
A biltong lover’s dream! Enjoy unlimited wild biltong, droëwors, breads, jams, and traditional treats, with live performances by Jakkie Louw and Dozi. Space is limited, so book early.
Romantic Dinner for Two – Normandie’s at Pecanwood Lodge
🗓️When: 15 August 2025
📌Where: Oude Dorp, 281 R501, Potchefstroom
⏰Time: 18:00
🎟️Tickets: R480 per couple (includes welcome drinks)
📞Contact: 072 400 6677
A three-course dinner featuring honey mustard chicken or lamb curry, plus dessert to share. Perfect for couples seeking a cosy evening out.
Iron Skulls MC Annual Braai Day
🗓️When: 16 August 2025
📌Where: Loopdop 2, 12 Kanaal Weg, Potchefstroom
⏰Time: From 10:00 till late
🎟️Tickets: R120 (includes braai pack & badge)
📞Contact: At the gate
Motorbikes, braais, music, and camaraderie, this annual event is a must for meat and metal enthusiasts.
Silent Book Club – Character Charades & Honesty Library
🗓️When: 16 August 2025
📌Where: Cuppa Caffe, 51 Beyers Naudé Ave, Potchefstroom
⏰Time: 13:00
🎟️Tickets: Free entry
📞Contact: N/A
No sign-ups or deadlines, just coffee, books, and a welcoming community. Swap books and join in fun charades.
Pedal for a Purpose – Spinathon & Challenges
🗓️When: 16 August 2025
📌Where: Cyclo DNA, 101 Molen St, Potchefstroom
⏰Time: From 09:00
🎟️Tickets: R20 entry | Team Challenge R1 000 | Individual R100
📞Contact: 066 031 8711
Support the fight against cancer with team spinathons, watt challenges, obstacle courses, and group rides.
Special Needs Childcare Workshop & First Aid
🗓️When: 17 August 2025
📌Where: Potchefstroom (venue upon booking)
⏰Time: Full-day
🎟️Tickets: From R300 to R1 600 depending on course option
📞Contact: Book online
Hands-on training for childcare professionals and parents, with optional CPR, choking, and first aid certification.
Gospel Afternoon with Cathy Viljoen
🗓️When: 17 August 2025
📌Where: 20 Wynne St, Baillie Park, Potchefstroom
⏰Time: From 15:00
🎟️Tickets: Free entry
📞Contact: N/A
Legendary gospel artist Cathy Viljoen performs her uplifting and heartfelt songs in a warm community gathering.
Wine Auction & Dinner with Kobus Wiese
🗓️When: 20 August 2025
📌Where: Snowflake, 2 Kock St, Potchefstroom
⏰Time: 18:30
🎟️Tickets: R500 pp (includes 3-course meal & wine)
📞Contact: Book online
An evening of fine wine, gourmet dining, and rugby nostalgia with Springbok legend Kobus Wiese. Funds raised will support Potch Gimnasium sports.
A Week of Taste, Talent & Togetherness
From the sizzling grills of the Biltong Festival to the inspiring voice of Cathy Viljoen, Potchefstroom offers a week rich in flavour, music, and purpose. Whether you’re raising funds, enjoying a romantic dinner, or cheering for a cause, this week is all about celebrating community spirit.
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