Johannesburg – A Blooming Affair, Roedean School’s much-loved garden and craft market day, will return on 4 October 2025 for its 14th edition. Since its start in 2010, the event has become a highlight of Johannesburg’s spring calendar, bringing together garden lovers, craft enthusiasts, foodies and families.
The event is hosted on the historic grounds of Roedean School (SA) in Parktown and it offers a curated selection of local artisans, bespoke goods, gourmet food and striking floral displays. Visitors can expect a relaxed day out with live music, a dedicated kids’ area and a strong focus on community and purpose.
A Blooming Affair forms part of the Gardens of the Golden City initiative, which invites the public to explore some of Johannesburg’s most beautiful private gardens while raising funds for charitable causes. Roedean’s own gardens, which are home to indigenous and exotic plant life, span more than 120 years of history and provide a unique backdrop for the event.
This year’s programme includes a guided garden tour at 10am, led by Heather Mansour of Styleview Gardens, Roedean’s current landscaper.
Beneficiary spotlight: the Roedean Academy
One of the beneficiaries of this year’s event is the Roedean Academy, a donor-funded initiative launched in 2009 to support academically talented girls from under-resourced schools in Johannesburg, including Barnato Park High School and Newgate College, to succeed and access opportunities beyond the classroom.
Led by Roedean School (SA) and supported by South African Old Roedeanian Association (SAORA), the Academy offers extra tuition in Mathematics, Physical Science, English and Information Technology, as well as access to high-quality educational resources. In 2024, the Academy’s matric class achieved an 83.3% bachelor pass rate, with the top learner earning four distinctions. Many graduates have gone on to earn full university bursaries and pursue successful careers – most notably in Commerce, Culinary Arts, Medical Sciences and Actuarial Science – using the programme as a springboard to brighter futures.
The Roedean Academy is proud to be a beneficiary of A Blooming Affair and grateful to the South African Old Roedeanian Association (SAORA) for its continued support since inception.
Event details
- Date: Saturday, 4 October 2025
- Time: 9am – 4pm
- Venue: Roedean School, Princess of Wales Terrace, Parktown, Johannesburg
- Tickets: Available on Quicket.co.za
- Payments: Cashless event – cards only
- Accessibility: Most areas wheelchair accessible
- Pets: Not permitted
- Entertainment: Live music throughout the day
- Kids’ area: Arts & crafts (additional cost)
- Garden tour: 10am, meeting point at the Circle
- Parking: Street parking on Princess of Wales Terrace (e-hailing drop-off at the gate; security provided)
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Email: info@abloomingaffair.co.za