05
September
2026
Opening of the Vaal River 20268:00 am – 9:00 pm
Stonehaven on Vaal,
Rosebush Lane, Zuurfontein

Vanderbijlpark,
Gauteng
1911
South Africa
Every year, on the first Saturday in September, the Vaal River comes alive as hundreds of boats, families, friends and river lovers gather to celebrate the start of the boating season and the change of seasons on the river. This long-standing Vaal River tradition is all about good vibes, boating,…Find out more