uMngeni Tourism

25/08/2026

Celebrate the written word at the Midlands Literary Festival 2026 THIS WEEKEND.

A weekend where readers, writers and literary professionals come together at The Old Mushroom Farm.

Book your spot on quicket or email [email protected]

25/08/2026

There's a place waiting for you on the start line.

Whether you're chasing a personal best, riding with friends, or simply looking for an unforgettable day on the bike...

This could be you.

Come and experience what everyone is talking about.

📅 10 October 2026


KZN Cycling Recreation

25/08/2026

Are you someone who loves to give back to their community? You care, you can create and you want to connect with others who feel the same?
Then, you should join us every Wednesday 10am at The Coffee Shop to drink a coffee and get knitting/crocheting!

In the last three years we have donated over 800 warm and lovingly made blankets to those who need it most in our community - mostly new born babies, children and elderly.

If knitting/crocheting isn’t your thing - you can still help! Donate a ball of wool to one of our drop off points
- Sew What, Howick
- The Coffee Shop

With Winter coming to an end we are starting to collect for next year. We are busy putting a list together of groups we can assist and will announce our goal soon!

Knit to do your bit!

xx Piggly Wiggly Warm Embrace

25/08/2026

25/08/2026

📣 𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍 𝟏 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐇 𝐓𝐎 𝐆𝐎! | 𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐓𝐎𝐍 𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐄 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🎉

The countdown is on! Get ready for a fantastic National Braai Day celebration filled with fun, laughter, teamwork, entertainment and community spirit! 🔥

👥 TEAM ENTRIES | LIMITED SPACES REMAIN!
There are still a limited number of team entries available. Gather your team of 6 and get ready to take on the Hilton Incredible Race!

📧 Enter your team: [email protected]

🤝 SPONSORS | WATCH THIS SPACE!
We’ve had incredible support from local businesses who are coming on board to make this event possible. 💙🧡

Keep an eye on our page as we reveal who has joined us as sponsors! If your business would like to be part of this exciting community event, it’s not too late. Get in touch to find out how you can get involved.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 SPECTATORS | EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
Bring the whole family and join us for a fun-filled day of entertainment, coffee, pancakes and delicious wors rolls as we celebrate National Braai Day together. ☕🥞🌭🔥

🎟️ Spectator entry:
Adults: R20 per person
Under 12: R10 per person

Bring your family, friends, camping chairs and picnic blankets and come support Hilton Security as we come together to celebrate our community! 💙

📅 Thursday, 24 September 2026
📍 Grace College, Hilton
⏰ 11:00 – 14:00

🏃 Let’s race. Laugh. Celebrate Hilton!

See you there! 👋

25/08/2026

Everything you need to know about The Eland Trail 👇⛰️

📅 17 October 2026
⏱️ 7:00 Start
📍 Mount Park, Dargle, KZN Midlands
🏃‍♂️8km | 22km | 38km

Get your entry via and come be a part of the very first Eland Trail 🤩

Run Somewhere Different.

25/08/2026

🎶 LIVE MUSIC. RUGBY. SATURDAY SORTED! 🏉

The Kickstands are bringing the tunes to Stockowners Outdoor Park this Saturday, 29 August!

They’ll be LIVE from 3PM, getting the crowd going and building the gees before the Rugby Fan Park kicks into action. 💚💛

Grab your crew, come early, find your spot and enjoy an afternoon of live music followed by the rugby!

📅 Saturday, 29 August
🎶 The Kickstands LIVE from 3PM
📍 Stockowners Outdoor Park, Howick

R50 ENTRY | Kids Free

See you there! 🎸🏉

LiveMusic RugbyDay

25/08/2026

📣 MIDLANDS ULTRA TRIATHLON | BUSINESS & VENDOR OPPORTUNITY

A reminder to our Midlands tourism & business community! 👋

Following our stakeholder call-out earlier this year, we’re taking the opportunity to share this again across our social platforms as the Midlands Ultra Triathlon draws closer.

🏊‍♀️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♀️ On 13 September 2026, the iconic Midlands Ultra Triathlon returns to Midmar Dam, bringing athletes, supporters and visitors into the Midlands.

As the Official Destination Partner, uMngeni Tourism is inviting local businesses that would still like to be involved to express their interest.

✨ FREE exhibition space is available for businesses that would like to showcase their products, services or brand at the event.

We are particularly inviting:

🍔 Food & beverage vendors
☕ Coffee & refreshments
🛍️ Local businesses & tourism products
🎨 Crafters & exhibitors
🤝 Businesses interested in partnering with the event
📣 Businesses wanting to showcase or activate their brand on the day

Whether you'd like to trade, exhibit, showcase your business, provide an activation or explore a partnership, we'd love to hear from you.

📩 Express your interest:
[email protected]

Simply email us with your business name, contact details and how you would like to be involved, and we'll advise on the next steps.

⏰ The event is fast approaching, so businesses are encouraged to get in touch as soon as possible.

Let's showcase the best of the Midlands and make the return of the Midlands Ultra a true destination experience! 💚

Midlands My Way.

25/08/2026

It’s game time and we are ready to back the Boks at the Taproom 💪

Wear your green and gold and join us for the lineup !

Book your table for August & September rugby games to avoid disappointment 🇿🇦

24/08/2026