The Franschhoek Bastille Festival takes place in July each year, celebrating with all things French-inspired. Dress up in your finest red, white and blue, not forgetting your beret, as you soak all that Franschhoek has to offer – great wines, delicious food and superb hospitality. The village’s Main Road will be abuzz with activities, which include French-inspired street food offerings from the restaurants situated along the way. Grab a freshly baked croissant, filled baguettes, croque monsieur, moules frites or a piping hot cinnamon sugar pancake as you take in the day’s festivities. Channel your inner Marie Antoinette or Charles de…
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Encounters is an annual highlight for film buffs and documentary junkies, who get to pick from an array of local and international productions by emerging and established filmmakers. In 2009 more than 49 films were showcased. The festival has done much to raise the bar for South Africa’s documentary-making industry. Initiatives also include taking the festival to the townships and running workshops. 22 June – 3 July 2022 Tel & website: 021 465 4686www.encounters.co.za
Go crazy with the help of a few bottles of vino, courtesy of over 45 regional wineries, and take part in the range of zany activities including the likes of vineyard quad biking, wine diving and Italian pole climbing. Where: out of town – various wineries in RobertsonWhen: Usually early June – 2022 dates TBCTel & website: 023 626 3167/www.wackywineweekend.com
The popular Jive Cape Town Funny Festival returns for its 2022 season presenting the best SA comedians and the famous international variety acts on the same stage. Contact the Baxter Theatre for details on 021 685 7880. Where: Baxter TheatreWhen: 6 June – 3 July 2022Tel & website: 021 685 7880 / www.baxter.co.za
The Elgin Winter Wine Festival is a celebration of winter and wine in the beautiful Elgin Valley. There’s something quite magical and authentic about winter in Elgin, temperatures are definitely lower than surrounding areas, but the chill brings with it a unique beauty of its own. Crisp mornings start the day with a heavy mist sunken within the dips of the rolling hills and a winter sun that shines stark over the many vineyards and fruit orchards amidst their off-season slumber. NEXT EVENT:15 + 16 June 2024
Sound On Screen is an indie film festival dedicated to music related feature films, documentaries, concert films etc., and screens at The Labia Theatre (Cape Town) & The Bioscope (Johannesburg). 2019 dates: 26 – 28 April 2019. Labia Theatre, 68 Orange Street, Cape Town For more information and the current year’s lineup, visit the event’s Facebook Page or website. The Labia Theatre 68 Orange Street, Gardens, Cape Town
Annual winter book fair held in support of the Eseltjiesrus Donkey Sanctuary in McGregor. More than 12,000 books to choose from! Great bargains! A massive selection of new and fresh pre-owned books: non-fiction, latest novels, books on travel, self-help, cookery, special collections and much, much more. Venue: Community (Municipal) Hall, Voortrekker Street, McGregor. For details please email: bookfair@donkeysanctuary.co.za
Saturday 27 April 2019 – one day only Formally known as the Oyster and Champagne festival which was created in 2007, this event has now got bigger and better with the inclusion of a few local Sauvignon Blanc producers. The event will highlight South Africa’s best oyster producers from our west coast to SA’s Cap Classique and Sparkling Wine producers to the Champagne producers of France, Prosecco producers of Italy and the Cava producers of Spain. A day of fun filled experiences from live music entertainment, celebrity chef demonstrations, Shuck and Slurp competitions, best dressed competitions to just chilling in…
Welcome to the 5th annual Cabernet Franc Carnival, presented by Avontuur Estate! On Saturday 18 May 2019, from 11am-4pm, the event will again take place at Avontuur Estate between Stellenbosch and Somerset West. Visitors can taste a fabulous selection of wines by the participating wineries who will be showcasing their 100% Cabernet Francs, Cab Franc-led blends and, in some cases, even Cab Franc Rosés. There will also be plenty of opportunity to buy wines directly from producers. Relax at the Avontuur Restaurant or be tempted by selected food trucks, listen to background music and enjoy one-on-one interaction with winemakers. Tickets…
In celebration of a good olive harvest, twin Swartland towns Riebeek Kasteel and Riebeek West host the popular annual Riebeek Valley Olive Festival. Nestled snuggly at the foot of the Kasteelberg mountain, the valley, known for its array of fine produce, comes alive and opens its doors to the outside world. Experience an abundance of olives, wine, craft beer and good food. https://riebeekvalleyolivefestival.co.za