Many wonderful Events
EVENTS 2024
Fast KTM Mega Madalas 2025
We offer you the best Enduro routes in the best places possible with the most magnificent views – NO racing, NO pressure, just good fun with friends and the whole family. Mega Madalas offers 2 full days of riding – Friday, the 24th of October and Saturday, the 25th of October. We will still offer our 3 routes
Clarens Arts festival 2026
It’s official! Our 5th edition of the Clarens Arts Festival has been confirmed, and it’s happening from the 24th to the 27th of April 2026! So mark the date in your calendars and get in the mood for more amazing art, mesmerising performances, thought-provoking literary discussions and fabulous workshops. See you there!
Clarens Festival Of Lights
Something extraordinary is coming to Clarens…From 24–26 September 2026, our mountain village will glow like never before as we host the very first Clarens Festival of Light—a celebration where art, community, sustainability, and storytelling come together beneath the Free State stars. Expect breathtaking light installations, creative expression, and a gentle reminder of how magic and meaning can shine hand in hand. Join us as Clarens lights up the night — sustainably, beautifully, and together.
SPORT
Clarens is a vibrant hub of art and adventure. Activities range from white water rafting, golfing, and 4x4 trails to hiking, hot air ballooning, abseiling, horse riding, and fishing. Surrounded by colourful trees, pristine rivers, and streams, the town is framed by...
Clarens Xtreme
Bring your family and friends to Clarens Xtreme for a great time and unforgettable memories Clarens Xtreme offers something for everyone. We are not only an adventure company, but a company that cares about every guest. Conquer your fears and enjoy the adventure of a...
ART
Clarens is known as an art village, with many galleries and a large number of working artists and photographers. The surrounding Rooiberge and Maluti Mountains, the Golden Gate National Park frame majestic views and incredible visual feasts of color and geometry for...
RESTAURANTS
Where to eat Dining out at any of the restaurants in Clarens is a past time that’s a firm favourite amongst the town’s locals, who some already know where their favourite spot to eat is! And if you’re a foodie whose calling is finding small town culinary hot spots or...
SHOP
Shop until you drop! In Clarens, you’ll find everything from pottery to art galleries and leatherwork to traditional blankets. The shopping is a million miles from a glitzy mall and that’s why visitors love it. You’ll find one of a kind vintage pieces to remember your...
Ionia Cherry Crop Celebration 2025
Save the date for 1 May to 4 May 2025 Join us for the annual Clarens Arts Festival1 ~ 4 May 2025