Ashburton Aloe Festival (near Pietermaritzburg): Weekend event on 4–5 July 2026 (20th anniversary). A “meander” across multiple venues (e.g., Galago Farm and others) with:
- Nature walks, talks, and activities.
- Plant/aloe sales, food stalls (boerewors, tea, cakes, etc.).
- Family-friendly with dog demos and more.
- Tickets: ~R50 adults/pensioners, R20 children. Open 9:00–16:00.


