Groot Gat Fees in Cullinan

The unique village of Cullinan, named after Sir Thomas Cullinan, bears the distinction of being the site of discovery of the world's largest diamond - the legendary Cullinan diamond weighing an incredible 3,106 carats in 1905. What most people didn’t know about Cullinan is that is has the biggest mine hole in South Africa - four times the area of The Big Hole in Kimberly. The Kimberley Diamond Mine holds the (disputed) title of being the largest hand-dug hole in the world, where Cullinan hole was mechanically excavated.

In September 2009 another Biggie was discovered - a nearly 500 carat white diamond the size of a chicken egg. With all these BIG things happening in our town- a Big Hole Festival (Groot Gat Festival) seems appropriate! Our BIG Bottom Beauty will be crowned at the Festival.

Come and enjoy a day in the historic town of Cullinan. Arts, antiques, cheese, wine and whiskey tasting. Food stalls, beer garden, mechanical bull, rock climbing, children’s entertainment. Walk for food, cycling and 4X4 challenge. Music, stage, gospel and rock shows!

The Groot Gat Fees is hosted for the benefit of Cullinan Combined School.

Please Note: Dates for this event to be confirmed.