GEORGE FESTIVAL 2025_ GEORGE STREET MILE
The George Street Mile races into town on 14 December 2025 as part of the Eden Street Mile Series and the George Festival 2025.
Expect fast-paced action, top athletes, and vibrant community spirit right in the heart of George. Don’t miss this festival sporting highlight! Enter online now on www.edenmiles.co.za
GEORGE FESTIVAL 2025 – KIDDIES FUN ZONE @ GARDEN ROUTE BOTANICAL GARDENS – 15 December 2025
Further updates and the final programme details, including venues and times, will be shared via the George Municipal Website: https://tinyurl.com/5e5u8hhm
The lifeguards are available at the Conville and Uniondale pools from 1 December 2025 until 10 April 2026, as per the following swimming pool operating hours.
Monday to Friday: 09:00 – 12:00 and 13:00 – 16:00 (with 2 Lifeguards on Duty)
Saturdays and Sundays (Public Holidays): 09:00 – 12:00 and 13:00 – 16:00 with 2 Lifeguards on Duty and one Lifeguard on standby.
The following safety precautions are to be adhered to:
Do not dive into a pool you have never been in before
Listen to the lifeguards
Do not swim alone
Do not let small children swim in the big pool.
No diving. No pushing
An adult must escort children under the age of 12
No weapons
No alcohol is allowed at the swimming pools
Right of admission reserved.
The tariffs for entry into both Conville and Uniondale swimming pools are as follows:
Non-Sporting events:
Entrance fee: Adult : R 17, 00 per person
Children (16 years & under): R 5, 00 per child
Sporting events:
Hire of Conville Swimming Pool:
Galas for Adults: R1 670,00 / full day
Deposit R1 670, 00 (Refundable)
Floodlights: R 334, 00 / hour
Touchpads: R 4 452, 00 / day – R 557,00 per set per day
PLEASE NOTE: Entry fee to the Swimming Pools is VAT INCLUSIVE
For enquiries/bookings: Conville Swimming Pool
Tel: 044 801 9488
Contact persons:
Mr J Bruinders Email: jbruinders@george.gov.za – Senior Clerk Sport Development
Ms LY Botha Email lybotha@george.gov.za – Sport Development Officer
For enquiries/Bookings: Uniondale Swimming Pool
Tel: 044-8019020 / 044 7521024 (Uniondale Office)
The official George Festival 2025 programme has been released!
Explore the full line-up of events, activities, and entertainment by accessing the programme via the link:https://tinyurl.com/45dvp5d8
Follow this link to the Application Form for the Louis Massyn Rocket Night Race
Please note that the Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR), Driver’s Licence Testing Centre (DLTC), and Vehicle Testing Station (VTS) will close at 14:00 on Friday, 14 November 2025, due to compulsory monthly operational requirements.
Normal services will resume on Monday, 17 November 2025.
We apologise for any inconvenience and thank residents for their understanding
George Municipality has a NO ALCOHOL policy applicable to Beaches and other public areas, which will be strictly enforced, especially during the Festive period. The George law enforcement officers will be assisted by beach monitors during the Festive season to assist with beach patrols, and the enforcement of Municipal bylaws to ensure safe beaches for everyone.
The control, searching of vehicles, and bag access at municipal beaches is implemented under “The Access to Public Premises and Access of Vehicles Act (53 1985)”. Members of the Public are warned that prohibited substances, weapons, alcohol, fireworks etc., will be confiscated and that fines can be issued. All confiscated items or goods will be handed over to the South African Police Service (SAPS) for disposal.
No dogs or other animals are allowed on the beach unless there are signs that identify any allowed times and areas.
George Municipality encourages all beachgoers to cooperate with our officials to ensure their visit to the beach is a safe and enjoyable experience. Neighbourhood Watch, Community Police Forums, George and Provincial Traffic Services, SANPARKS, National Sea Rescue Institute, Private Security Companies, the South African Police Service (SAPD), including Business Owners, also assist the Municipality in ensuring a safe festival season. Previous festive seasons have been very successful due to the excellent cooperation between all role players and members of the public.
The beach areas under the control of the George Municipality include Wilderness Main Beach, Wilderness Lagoon, Wilderness Steps, Wilderness Lientjiesklip, Victoria Bay Beach, Gwaing River Mouth Beach and Day Camp and Herold’s Bay Beach, and Tidal Pool.
For any further information on complaints, please contact the Law Enforcement office on 044 801 6350 (07h45 – 16h30) or 044 801 6300 (A/h Assistance team only for bylaw-related offences and emergencies). Law Enforcement Office - 25B Cathedral Street.
Further updates and the final programme details, including venues and times, will be shared via the George Municipal Website: https://tinyurl.com/5e5u8hhm, as well as on George Municipality and WC DCAS official social media platforms.
@SportPesa.SA @Home Of Golf Africa @Western Cape Government Cultural Affairs and Sport @Garden Route District Municipality @George Tourism
Further updates and the final programme details, including venues and times, will be shared via the George Municipal Website: https://tinyurl.com/5e5u8hhm, as well as on George Municipality and WC DCAS official social media platforms.
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