Events Calendar
The events calendar below shows upcoming events for South Africans in Austin. Some events may also take place outside of Austin, elsewhere in Texas.
Note: Our events are for socializing and making friends, not for political activities. Your attendance indicates your acceptance of this condition.
May 2011
Event: South Africans in Austin Spring Braai
When: Monday, May 30, 2011 - from 10.30-11 a.m. onwards
Where: Bar-K Park, Lago Vista
More information: Bar-K Park in Lago Vista is right on Lake Travis, so bring swim suits if you wish. There is no entry fee, but it is gated access. We will have someone at the gate from 10.30 - 11 a.m. to open the gate. Here's a map to Bar-K.
September 2011
Event: Texas Potjie Festival 2011
When: Sep 3-5, 2011 (Labor Day Weekend)
Where: KOA Campground, Rusk, TX
Accomodation: The largest percentage of Potjie-goers stay in the KOA campground (cabins RV stands, tents). Call 1 (903) 683-6641 to make reservations. Mention the TX Potjie and pay by Aug 1 to get 10% discount. Other accommodation includes: Weston Inn & Suites (1 mile from the grounds) : 1(903) 683-8383 (discount rate for mentioning SA Festival); Southern Motor Inn (2 miles) : 1(903) 683-2688 (10% discount for mentioning SA Festival)
More information: Upcoming Potjie at TexasPotjie.com
Also see our events information page for a general description of the Texas Potjie Festival and see our blog post "What Is The Texas Potjie Festival All About?". Here's a Google Map with directions from Austin / Round Rock to the venue.. (The map shows the route marked turn by turn.) From Austin we recommend that you take Hwy-79 to Palestine, then Hwy-84 to Rusk. The KOA campground is not in downtown Rusk, but slightly southeast of Rusk on 343 about ½ mile east of the 343/69 intersection. Note that most people will start arriving at the campground on Friday, Sep 2. The map below shows where Rusk is located in Texas:
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