Kenton-on-Sea & Boesmans Tourism

Kenton-on-Sea & Boesmans Tourism The official page administered by Kenton Boesmans Business & Tourism from Nanaga to Kasouga.
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The official page administered by Kenton Boesmans Chamber of Business and Tourism

🌿 K-Day weekend is here 🌿The first visitors are beginning to arrive and another winter weekend is about to unfold in the...
12/06/2026

🌿 K-Day weekend is here 🌿

The first visitors are beginning to arrive and another winter weekend is about to unfold in the Barefoot Capital.

Whether you're here for good food, live music, local sport, village life or simply a chance to slow down and recharge, there's plenty happening around Kenton this weekend.

🎶 Friday, 12 June
* Dylan Lottering live at The Goat Shed bush bistro & bar | 18:00
* Greg Short live at The Beach Shack, Volo | 19:00

🎉 Saturday, 13 June
* Klipfontein United back in action at their home ground
* K-Day Derby Day, Makhanda
* Live K-Day streaming at Volo
* K-Day Jol with DJ Neil at Jerry’s Kenton

🍖 SUNDAY
* Slow Cooked Sunday at The Goat Shed bush bistro & bar | From 12:00
* Aden Hinds live at The Sandbar Floating Restaurant (weather permitting)

For the full Events Guide, follow this link:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/kentonboesmansbusinessandtourismnoticeboard/permalink/1484952132770356

And while you're out and about this weekend, please support our local businesses, cafés, restaurants and eateries. Every visit, meal, coffee and purchase helps keep our village vibrant and thriving.

Here is your link to our local eateries:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/kentonboesmansbusinessandtourismnoticeboard/permalink/1484954069436829

Here's a little glimpse of village life in Kenton as K-Day Weekend gets underway. 💛

📍 Kenton-on-Sea

🌿A week of fiery sunrises, wellness, community, conservation and connection. This was Winter in the Barefoot Capital thi...
11/06/2026

🌿A week of fiery sunrises, wellness, community, conservation and connection. This was Winter in the Barefoot Capital this week. 🌿

From the Kenton Wellness Festival and creative workshops, to volunteers rolling up their sleeves for a community beach clean-up, it was another reminder that winter doesn't slow life down here — it simply gives us time to enjoy it differently.

There were barefoot beach walks, family moments by the sea, colourful skies reflected in tidal pools, river views, village gatherings, conservation conversations and even a powerful rhino message sculpted into the sand.

Above it all, Venus and Jupiter graced the evening sky, while visitors and locals alike enjoyed everything from sunrise swims and coffee catch-ups to sundowners, good food and simple moments outdoors.

As another beautiful week draws to a close, we extend a warm Sunshine Coast welcome to everyone visiting for K-Day Weekend. 💛

⚽ Tonight, South Africa takes on Mexico in the FIFA World Cup at 21:00. Wherever you're watching from, here's hoping Bafana Bafana give us another reason to celebrate. 🇿🇦

Winter, the Barefoot Way. 💙

📍 Kenton-on-Sea, Eastern Cape



📸 : Brian Hendry | Sophie Smith | Roxi Smith | Candice Parker | Jo Wilmot | Julie Brand | Mike Fairall

🌊 OUR COMMUNITY. OUR COASTLINE. 🌊Over the past few weeks, we've watched swollen rivers reshape our coastline and carry n...
09/06/2026

🌊 OUR COMMUNITY. OUR COASTLINE. 🌊

Over the past few weeks, we've watched swollen rivers reshape our coastline and carry natural debris downstream to the sea.

And then the ocean gave some of it back.

This morning, our community came together to help clear the debris that had washed ashore between Middle Beach and Kariega Beach. Branches, reeds and vegetation carried downstream during the recent floods had collected along the shoreline and amongst the dunes.

Interestingly, there was very little litter to be found.

It felt like the ocean was doing its part — and we were doing ours.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed their time, energy and equipment:

🚜 Roger Hill – Tractor
🚛 Justin Wilmot – Trailer
🚚 Francois Kruger – Truck and TLB
🌿 Working for Water Team
🥐 Sue Sievwright – Breakfast rolls for the Working for Water Team
💙 KOSRA
💙 Boesmans Kariega Estuary Care
💙 And all the volunteers who spent their morning helping care for this special stretch of coastline.

Our rivers, estuaries and ocean are all part of the same story. Today's clean-up was a reminder of just how connected they are — and of what can be achieved when a community comes together.

Thank you for helping care for this special place. 💛
Love where you live. 💛



📸 : Justin Wilmot | Sive Tyibilika
📍 Kenton-on-Sea

Our beaches, coves and rock pools are part of what makes life in Kenton so special.They're where we swim at sunrise, wal...
08/06/2026

Our beaches, coves and rock pools are part of what makes life in Kenton so special.

They're where we swim at sunrise, walk with friends, explore hidden corners of the coastline, watch dolphins offshore and simply enjoy time outdoors.

The recent big rains have left a significant amount of debris along the shoreline.

Today is 🌊 WORLD OCEANS DAY 💙 and we are our community to come together and help restore this beautiful stretch of coastline between Middle Beach and Kariega Beach.

🌿 Community Beach Clean-Up
📅 Tuesday, 9 June 2026
📍 Meet at Middle Beach, Kenton-on-Sea
⏰ 08:00

Please bring:
✔️ Gloves
✔️ Rakes
✔️ Refuse bags
✔️ Any other useful clean-up equipment

A tractor and trailer will be available to assist with removing the collected debris.

Whether you're a regular beach walker, ocean swimmer, paddler, resident or visitor, even an hour of your time will make a meaningful difference.

One of the things we love most about Kenton is the way people step forward when help is needed. Tomorrow is one of those opportunities.

A sincere thank you to Adrian Purdon, KOSRA and Estuary Care for coordinating this important initiative.

💙 This World Oceans Day, let's celebrate our ocean by caring for the coastline that gives us so much in return.

📍 Middle Beach, Kenton-on-Sea, Eastern Cape

📷Charles du Toit

Sunshine after the storm. ☀️Blue skies, fresh air and a weekend full of things to do — it must be the Barefoot Capital.T...
05/06/2026

Sunshine after the storm. ☀️

Blue skies, fresh air and a weekend full of things to do — it must be the Barefoot Capital.

The Kenton Wellness Festival continues, and there's plenty happening across the Sunshine Coast.

👇 Here's your guide to the weekend ahead.

🌿 3–7 June

🎉 A Taste of Wellness
https://atasteofwellness.net/.../Kenton-Wellness-Festival
🔗 https://www.quicket.co.za/.../71436-kenton-boesmans...

🎣 2nd Annual Fishing for Life
📍 Port Alfred Ski Boat Club | 8:00 AM
📞 082 907 8346

🛍️ Wellness Market – Kenton Wellness Festival
📍 Bushmans Town Hall | 8:30 AM

📚 Bathurst Book Fair (Authors & Storytellers Festival)
📍 Bathurst | 9:00 AM
📞 083 544 8154

📅 Saturday, 6 June

🏃‍♂️ Park Run
📍 Civic Centre, Port Alfred | 8:00 AM

🚗 Car Boot Market
📍 Ski Boat Club, Port Alfred | 9:00 AM
📞 082 940 1272

🎶 Anne Katz & Moon Live
📍 The Goat Shed bush bistro & bar | 7:00 PM
💰 R100 per person
🔗 https://pay.yoco.com/bunemoonworxs

🌞 Sunday, 7 June

🍲 Slow Cooked Sundays @ The Goat Shed bush bistro & bar
📍 Kenton | 12:00 PM
📞 082 808 5976

🎶 Aden Hinds LIVE The Sandbar Floating Restaurant
📍 Bushmans River | 12:30 PM (weather permitting)

📌 Upcoming Events

📅 10 June – An Evening with Rachel Kolisi
📍 The House Kitchen & Cellar, Kenton | 5:00 PM
📞 046 648 1786

📅 12 June – Dylan Lottering LIVE The Goat Shed bush bistro & bar
📍 Kenton | 6:00 PM
📞 082 808 5976

📅 12–14 June – K-Day Weekend
🎣 Fishing for Life (In aid of Life First)
📍 Port Alfred Ski Boat Club
📞 082 907 8346

📅 21 June – Winter Solstice Swim
📍 Middle Beach, Kenton | 6:30 AM

💙 See you out there.

📍 Sunshine Coast, Eastern Cape






📸 Sive Tyibilika

🌿 Winter, the Barefoot WayIt's been quite a week on the Sunshine Coast.The rain has kept coming, the rivers are running ...
04/06/2026

🌿 Winter, the Barefoot Way

It's been quite a week on the Sunshine Coast.

The rain has kept coming, the rivers are running high, and the ocean has turned a muddy brown as fresh water makes its way to the sea. It's not a sight we see every winter, and it's a reminder of just how much water has fallen across our catchments.

While some roads remain affected and schools have closed, there have also been moments that make you stop and look.

A rainbow over the beach.

A river in full flow.

A warm fire.

A good cup of coffee.

Friends gathering for the Kenton Wellness Festival.

Winter looks a little different this week, but that's part of the magic of living close to nature. Every season has its own character, and right now the Sunshine Coast is feeling wonderfully alive.

Stay safe, stay warm, and enjoy the season. 💛

📍 Kenton-on-Sea
📍 Sunshine Coast, Eastern Cape



📽️ Supplied via local WhatsApp groups
📸 Russ Vosloo | Jan Ross | Xollie Manzana | Jane Wright | Sive Tyibilika | Jo Wilmot

Winter in the Barefoot Capital doesn’t fade — it shifts 💙Slow mornings along the river mouth. Quiet roads before the day...
02/06/2026

Winter in the Barefoot Capital doesn’t fade — it shifts 💙

Slow mornings along the river mouth. Quiet roads before the day starts. The coastline moving at its own pace.

Sunrise sits low over the water, changing everything it touches without noise or effort.☀️

Out at sea, dolphins pass through briefly, then disappear again into the blue.

Early walks, coffee in hand, and a coastline that carries on quietly in the background.

Because here, winter doesn’t take colour away.
It simply shows it differently. 💙

📍 Kenton-on-Sea, Sunshine Coast

A blooming aloe at the beach, winter sunshine and a weekend full of things to do — it must be the Barefoot Capital. 💙Wit...
29/05/2026

A blooming aloe at the beach, winter sunshine and a weekend full of things to do — it must be the Barefoot Capital. 💙

With crisp mornings, golden days and plenty happening across Sunshine Coast, here's your guide to the weekend ahead.

👇 Full event listings below.

📅 SATURDAY | 30 MAY 2026

🏃 Port Alfred parkrun
📍 Civic Centre, Port Alfred
⏰ 08:00

🛍️ Winter Harvest Market
📍 Bushmans River Town Hall
⏰ 09:00
📞 084 297 6190

🍔 Bathurst Flea & Food Market
📍 Village Green, Bathurst
⏰ 09:00–14:00
📞 073 282 4840

🎨 Art @ The Dock
📍 Small Boat Harbour, Port Alfred
⏰ 10:00
💰 From R200 pp
📞 076 218 0328

⛳ Alexandria Golf Club Fundraiser
📍 Alexandria
⏰ 11:00
💰 R250 pp
📞 061 536 5723

🏴‍☠️ Pirates for Charity @ The Goat Shed bush bistro & bar
📍 R343, Kenton-on-Sea
⏰ 17:30
💰 R250 pp (includes fish & chips)
📞 082 808 5976

📅 SUNDAY | 31 MAY 2026

🌾 Bathurst Farmers' Market
📍 Just Off Centre, Bathurst
⏰ 08:00
📞 083 488 8609

🧘 Yoga in the Garden
📍 That Coffee Place, Bathurst
⏰ 09:00
📞 061 191 5174

🍲 Slow Cooked Sunday @ The Goat Shed bush bistro & bar
📍 R343, Kenton-on-Sea
📞 082 808 5976

🎶 Chillout Daytime Groove
🎧 Tea Umsholozi, Vince McDuda & Magichands
📍 Tony's Jazz Inn, Port Alfred
⏰ 12:00

🎤 Aden Hinds LIVE @ The Sandbar Floating Restaurant
📍 Bushmans River
☀️ Weather permitting

🎉 Soft Life Sundaze Activation
🎧 Leandrocamp & Luniq
🎶 Supported by Zuks
📍 Mzugo's Place, Kenton-on-Sea
⏰ 12:30

📅 COMING UP

🌿 3–7 June
Kenton Wellness Festival
A Taste of Wellness
View the updated programme here:
https://atasteofwellness.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Kenton-Wellness-Festival-2026-Programme.pdf
🔗 https://www.quicket.co.za/organisers/71436-kenton-boesmans-chamber-of-business-tourism

🎣 5–7 June
2nd Annual Fishing for Life
📍 Port Alfred Ski Boat Club
📞 082 907 8346

📚 5–7 June
Bathurst Bookfair– Authors & Storytellers Festival
📍 Bathurst
📞 083 544 8154

✨ 10 June
An Evening with Rachel Kolisi
📍 The House Kitchen & Cellar, Kenton-on-Sea
⏰ 17:00
📞 046 648 1786

🇿🇦 12–14 June
K-Day Weekend

🌊 21 June
Winter Solstice Swim
📍 Middle Beach, Kenton-on-Sea
⏰ 06:30

🎶 23 June
Eva Cassidy Live
📍 Bushmans River Mouth Town Hall
⏰ 19:00
💰 R100 pp
📞 082 327 0627

🎭 25 June – 5 July
National Arts Festival
📍 Makhanda

🐘 26–28 June
SPAR Kirkwood Wildsfees
📍 Kirkwood

🚴 28 June
BUCO G2C Grahamstown 2 Sea Gravel / MTB Race
📍 Makhanda to Port Alfred
⏰ 07:00–13:15
📞 083 304 2646

🛍️ 28 June
G2C Family Market
📍 Port Alfred Country Club
⏰ 09:00–13:30
📞 Julie – 083 304 2646

💙 See you out there.

📍 Sunshine Coast, Eastern Cape, South Africa





Winter has a way of slowing things down.Not in a sleepy way.In a notice-the-light, linger-a-little-longer, appreciate-wh...
29/05/2026

Winter has a way of slowing things down.
Not in a sleepy way.
In a notice-the-light, linger-a-little-longer, appreciate-where-you-are kind of way.

The beaches feel wider.
The skies seem bigger.
The colours a little richer.

From wildlife encounters and wide-open landscapes to unforgettable sunrises, coastal adventures and the simple pleasure of spending time outdoors, winter reveals a different side of the Sunshine Coast.

All winter asks is that we step outside.

The reward is often something beautiful.

A few moments from the past week across Kenton-on-Sea, Cannon Rocks, Port Alfred and the Sunshine Coast. 💙



📸 Image credits: Ron Mackenzie, Indian Ocean Safaris, Brian Hendry, Belinda Wolff and My Pond MyPond Stenden Hotel****.

🌊 A Barefoot Capital Winter Through Scandinavian EyesHilla from Finland and Embla from Norway have spent the past year i...
26/05/2026

🌊 A Barefoot Capital Winter Through Scandinavian Eyes

Hilla from Finland and Embla from Norway have spent the past year in South Africa as Rotary exchange students, based in Johannesburg.

Before heading home, they spent a week in Kenton — and judging by the stories, swims, laughs and full days out and about, they made the most of every minute.

Coming from Northern Europe, they weren’t quite sure what to expect from a small coastal town on the Sunshine Coast.

What they found was a place where everything feels close — the beach, the rivers, the cafés, the walking paths and the ocean all within easy reach.

💬 “It’s small, but also so alive.”

Their Kenton week quickly filled up with simple outdoor moments — jogging down to the beach, swimming in the ocean, walking barefoot, exploring without much of a plan, and saying yes to whatever the day brought.

One of their funniest “only in Kenton” moments was heading to the shops straight after a swim, still in bikinis, while everyone else was wrapped up for winter.

For them, our winter felt familiar.

💬 “It feels like a Norwegian summer.”

One of their favourite memories was a Diaz Cross walk that turned into a proper Kenton adventure.

What started as a simple coastal walk became hours of exploring — collecting shells, following the shoreline, watching the tide shift and eventually stopping on a dune for breakfast with the ocean spread out in front of them.

It wasn’t planned. That was the best part.

They also spent time at Shelly Bay, Bushmans River and quieter stretches of beach — swimming, exploring and making the most of the space around them.

What stood out for them was how easily town, beach, river and nature connect here — no big planning needed. Just step outside and go.

By the end of the week, winter in Kenton had become beach walks, ocean swims, sunny afternoons and plenty of time outside.

As they get ready to head home, their answer was easy:

💬 “We are definitely coming back.”

The Barefoot Capital, seen through Scandinavian eyes — full of sunshine, open space and the kind of fun that seems to happen naturally here. 💛

📍 Kenton-on-Sea

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