The festival will take place rain or shine. Please check our website or social media for updates regarding weather-related changes. Stands and Entertainment are under cover. Please dress appropriately for the weather.

Dairy Fest 2025

Q: Where is the festival located?

The festival will be held at Fordoun Farm Village, Nottingham Road, KwaZulu Natal

Q: How do I purchase tickets?

Tickets can be purchased online at Quicket or at the festival entrance.

Q: Are there different ticket types?

Yes, we offer weekend passes and single day tickets. Tickets are priced for Adults, teens and pensioners. Kids under 12 are free.

Q: What should I bring to the festival?

We recommend bringing comfortable clothing, sunscreen, hats and a picnic blanket. Card facilities, Zapper and electronic payment options are available, however Cash is always useful.

Q: Will there be food and drink available?

Yes, there will be a variety of food and beverage vendors on-site. See all the vendors on the Vendors Page

Q: Is there parking available?

Yes, there will be designated parking areas. We encourage carpooling. Golf carts and a tractor trailer are available for those unable to walk the distance from the car park to the festival grounds.

Q: Is there a lost and found?

Yes, our MPO Office will be the lost and found for items, children and pets.

Q: How can I get involved as a volunteer?

We welcome volunteers! Please contact us on enquiries@dairyfest.co.za if you would like to volunteer at the event and what you would like to do.

Nottingham Road, KZN Midlands

23-24 August 2025

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Why a Dairy Fest?

Dairy Fest KZN was created in 2024 by the MPO KZN Committee as a way to highlight the plight of the dairy industry and to increase public awareness of dairy and its benefits. The festival was created to celebrate dairy, the culture of the dairy farming communities and to show support to the surrounding communities that rely on the dairy industry in the KZN Midlands.

The inaugural Dairy Fest in August 2024 was a wonderful first festival with thousands of visitors enjoying the festivities which included live bands, milkshake drinking competitions, a lively market and sporting events.

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2025 Highlights

Dairy

We are excited to have vendors, exhibition and stands from a wider variety of farming and dairy related businesses.

We also have added multiple dairy based competitions including - butter making, drinking milk, dairy based baking competitions, dairy cooking demonstrations and more.

Culture

Culture is a double meaning for Dairy Fest. There's the cultures in the cheese, yoghurt and other dairy products on display in our Cheese and Wine venue and other vendors. AND There's the culture in the form of our live bands, Highland Games and art and history exhibitions.
Come to Dairy Fest and be immersed in the culture of the KZN Midlands.

Community

Community it important to the Dairy Fest in the way that we want to connect our dairy farmers with the people who live around them. We offer opportunities for various local community organisation to get involved in festival.

Bringing people in to experience the wonderful tight knit community of Nottingham Road is always a benefit to everyone.