Potluck Braai at Midnapore Lake / Braai by die Dam 17 August at Midnapore Lake, from 11:00 to 16:00.
Calling all South Africans in Calgary! Come and enjoy a classic South African braai in a lakeside setting.
📅 NEW Date: Sunday, August 17th, 2025
📍 Location: Midnapore Lake, Calgary (private property, access by invitation only)
🔥 We’ve secured a cook shack, and the braai fires will be lit by 11:30 AM. Guests are welcome from 11:00 AM onwards.
What to Bring:
🥩 Your Own Meat: Whether it’s a juicy steak, boerewors, lamb chops, tender chicken, or veggie skewers, bring whatever you love to braai!
🥗 A Dish to Share: We need a variety of side dishes and desserts. To avoid duplicates (like an overload of milk tart!), please let Erwin know what you plan to bring, he’ll confirm whether it’s needed or suggest an alternative.
Important Details:
✅ Registration Required: This is a private event, and registration with Erwin is mandatory. Please provide your names and the number of adults and children attending.
📌 Limited Capacity: Spaces are limited, once we hit max capacity, additional registrations will be waitlisted.
💡 Electricity Available: If you need to plug in a crockpot or similar, power is available.
🚫 No Alcohol & No Glass Containers: Let's keep it family-friendly and safe, bring non-alcoholic beverages of your choice, but please avoid bringing glass containers for safety reasons.
📢 Already Registered? No Need to Register Again! If you’ve already confirmed your attendance with Erwin, your spot is secured, no need to register again.
🍵 Provided: We’ll have plastic drinking glasses, cutlery, disposable plates, as well as coffee, tea, sugar, and milk available for everyone.
Outdoor Essentials:
• Foldable chairs
• Hats & sunglasses
• Sunscreen & bug spray
• Swimsuits & towels
Join us for a day of good food, laughter, and South African camaraderie by the lake! 🔥
RSVP early, spots fill up fast!
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