RIDE YOUR BIKE: Join the fun of the Stanford Mountain Bike Race on the weekend of 3rd and 4th September. Night race on Friday 3rd from Oom Tats Pub to Willowvale farm and a few options for the family rides on Saturday 4th September - 5km ride/walk, 10km Trail run, rides of 25km, 35km and 57 km at Beloftebos. Enjoy the day out in the spring sunshine. Tractor rides, farm animals food and local wines. Contact Mark 082 683 6313

BOOK YOUR SPOT AT THE ANNUAL STANFORD BIRD FAIR: 1st - 3rd October All talks, which are free, will take place in the Stanford Hotel Conference Centre, 18 Queen Victoria Street, (028 341 0900)
Birding boat trips on the Klein River are available throughout the weekend and may be booked at Stanfordinfo along with any other activities that require booking. Stanfordinfo is coordinating a variety of activities (including Eagle Encounters) during the weekend for children. Contact Royd Frith roydf@mweb.co.za or 083 676 2282

LISTEN TO LIVE MUSIC: Every Friday and Saturday evening at Stanford Arms

RIDE IN A HORSE DRAWN CART: Every weekend on the Stanford Village Green

TO MARKET, TO MARKET: every Saturday morning at Stanford Galleries and on 25 June 18:00-20:00 at Birkenhead Brewery for the monthly evening market