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Monday 09:00 - 17:00 Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00 Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00 Thursday 09:00 - 17:00 Friday 09:00 - 17:00 Saturday 09:00 - 13:00 Sunday 09:00 - 13:00

Rattle & Rust Rally, Route R327, Bartelsfontein Farm, Mossel Bay (2026)

Rattle & Rust Rally is a proudly South African classic motoring experience, built around old steel, open roads and the timeless spirit of adventure along the iconic Garden Route.

23/06/2026

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🏁 ENTRIES OPEN! 🏁

🚗 Rattle & Rust Rally 2027
📍 MOSSEL BAY
📅 22 – 25 April 2027
🌐 www.rattleandrustrally.co.za
📧 [email protected]
📱 WhatsApp: 064 317 0306

Only 150 vehicles will be approved for entry.
Entries officially open on 1 July 2026!

🔥 Get your vehicle ready, dust off the camping gear, and prepare for South Africa's most iconic fun-filled rally weekend! 🔥

15/06/2026

🏁 LET LOOK👀BACK TO THE RATTLE & RUST RALLY 2026 – WHAT A WEEKEND! 🏁

Dusty roads. 🚗
Questionable navigation. 🗺️
Broken cars. 🔧
Cold beers. 🍻
New friendships. 🤝
And memories that will last a lifetime. ❤️

From the gravel roads to unexpected breakdowns, tow trucks, treasure hunts, laughter, and legendary stories around the fire — the very first Rattle & Rust Rally was everything we hoped it would be... and more!

📸 We saw:
✅ Cars where they probably shouldn't have been
✅ Drivers where they definitely shouldn't have been
✅ Tortoises, old ruins, hidden gems and incredible scenery
✅ Teams dressed in the craziest outfits imaginable
✅ Smiles from start to finish
✅ Strangers becoming friends

Some made it to the finish under their own power...
Some arrived on a tow truck... 😆
But EVERYONE arrived with a story to tell!

A massive THANK YOU to every participant, sponsor, marshal, volunteer and supporter who helped make the inaugural Rattle & Rust Rally such a special event.

🔥 The dust has settled...
🔥 The stories are still being told...
🔥 And 2027 is going to be even bigger!

🏁 RATTLE & RUST RALLY 2027
📍 MOSSEL BAY
📅 22 – 25 APRIL 2027

Think you've got what it takes?

Gather your crew.
Find an old car.
Bring your sense of humour.

We'll take care of the adventure.

🌐 www.rattleandrustrally.co.za
📧 [email protected]
📱 WhatsApp: 064 317 0306

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12/06/2026

Visit website www.rattleandrustrally.co.za for more info. Application forms for 2027 will be available from 17th of June 2026 on the website.

11/06/2026

🏁🔥 RATTLE & RUST RALLY 2027 🔥🏁

🚨 ENTRIES OPEN 1 JULY 2026! 🚨

Get ready for one of the most unique motoring weekends in South Africa!

Join us in MOSSEL BAY from 22 – 25 April 2027 for a weekend packed with adventure, friendship, laughter and unforgettable memories.

🚗 Camping
🏁 Rally
🏎️ Drags
🚘 Gymkhana
⚡ Sprints
🎵 Live Entertainment
🔥 Braais & Campfires
🎁 Charity Auction Supporting Local Causes

Whether you own a classic car, an old farm bakkie, a future classic, or a one-of-a-kind project vehicle, the Rattle & Rust Rally is all about having fun and creating memories.

📅 22 – 25 April 2027
📍 MOSSEL BAY, Western Cape

✅ Entry Applications Open 1 July 2026
✅ Limited Vehicle Entries Available
✅ Family Friendly Event
✅ Spectators Welcome

❤️ Make a Difference!
Our Saturday night Charity Auction is one of the highlights of the weekend, helping us support worthy local charities while bringing the Rattle & Rust community together for a great cause.

🌐 Visit our website for application forms:

www.rattleandrustrally.co.za

📧 [email protected]
📱 WhatsApp: 064 317 0306

IF IT RATTLES, RUSTS, ROARS OR JUST REFUSES TO DIE...
WE WANT TO SEE IT AT THE RATTLE & RUST RALLY 2027!

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The Rattle & Rust Rally is a South African motoring event held in Mossel Bay and built around classic vehicles, adventure, camping and community.

29/03/2026

𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 Rattle & Rust Rally 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗻𝗱! 💥

What an incredible event of adrenaline fun. A weekend of memories in the dust. Making new friends and enjoying the Afrikaner vibe is what it was all about.

If you weren't here, you missed out on this massive adventure and great experience. 😀

Thanks to every Driver and every family member that came. Lastly - We would like to give a big shout out to all our Sponsors, it was fantastic having you onboard.

Video Credit: DTM George
Terblanche Transport PRIMA STEEL Rauch Gertenbach Attorneys MTN South Africa Albertinia Meubelvervoer Mossel Bay Tourism My SPAR Mossel Bay Municipality Vastrap 4x4 Coca-Cola Jakkalsvlei Gnt Live Tuinroete Camping & Caravans

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27/03/2026

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Keep this schedule handy so you can stay in the loop for every moment of the rally:
• 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟲 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 : Gates open 𝟬𝟴:𝟬𝟬𝗮𝗺 for registration followed by a welcome braai with music and good vibes.
• 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟳 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 : The 150km adventure route starts at 07:00 with lunch at Bonniedale and afternoon donuts.
• 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟴 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 : Full throttle action all day with the auction and prize giving starting at 19:00.
• 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟵 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 : We finish strong with breakfast and team building from 09:00. 🥓 🔧 🏁

𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡 𝗨𝗣 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬: WhatsApp: 064 317 0306 | 082 335 8231
• Enter: www.gardenrouteevents.com

Address

Route R327, Bartelsfontein Farm
Mossel Bay
6506

Opening Hours

Monday	09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 17:00
Thursday	09:00 - 17:00
Friday	09:00 - 17:00
Saturday	09:00 - 13:00
Sunday	09:00 - 13:00

Telephone

+27823358231

Website

http://www.rattleandrustrally.co.za/

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