# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Opening of the Vaal River September 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am (+02:00)
- **Event Description**: Stonehaven on Vaal is also Celebrating the Official Opening of the 2026 Vaal River Boating Season – along with the rest of the river!

Saturday 5th September 2026

ON LAND

No Entrance Fee!

Enjoy a full day of family fun on the riverbanks with live music, competitions, prizes, pony rides, inflatables, a giant water slip ’n slide, kids’ fishing competition, sand art, donut-eating madness, craft beer, Gin on Tap and more!

Watch hundreds of boats gather at Baddrift Bridge at 2pm for the spectacular Official Opening of the 2026 Boating Season - then catch the Springboks vs All Blacks live on big screens - indoors and outdoors at 5pm. Dress up in your Springbok pride! Prizes for best dressed - including your dogs!

ON WATER 

Be part of the legendary flotilla from 12pm – 2pm aboard one of Stonehaven’s luxury boats!

Spirit of Jen – 2-Hour Flotilla Cruising Luncheon - R650 p/p
The Royal Stonehaven – 2-Hour Flotilla Cruise - R300 p/p.   (Cash bar & snacks to purchase onboard)         
50-Minute Cruises every hour on the hour From 2:15pm onwards - R160 p/p

Hundreds of boats. One river. One River Community. One unforgettable day!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/vanderbijlpark/opening-of-the-vaal-river-september-2026/200030203029643
- **Event Categories**: music, kids, contests, live-music, art, entertainment, dog
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 199

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Vanderbijlpark
- **state**: GT
- **country**: South Africa
- **location**: Vaal River, Next To Baddrift Bridge , 1911 Vanderbijlpark, South Africa
- **lat**: -26.74512
- **long**: 27.80295
- **full address**: Vaal River, Next To Baddrift Bridge , 1911 Vanderbijlpark, South Africa, 26 Bridge St, Vanderbijlpark, 1911, South Africa

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Opening of the Vaal River September 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Opening of the Vaal River September 2026 takes place on Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am at Vaal River, Next To Baddrift Bridge , 1911 Vanderbijlpark, South Africa, 26 Bridge St, Vanderbijlpark, 1911, South Africa.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Opening of the Vaal River September 2026?
  - **A:** Opening of the Vaal River September 2026 is organized by STONEHAVEN ON VAAL.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Opening of the Vaal River September 2026 is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Vanderbijlpark, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 190+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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