WHAT’S ON | Festivals and events around SA
WA RW I C K S U M M E R P I C N I C S , NOW - 30 APRIL
WARWICK’S famous family-friendly picnics are back and better than ever. Spend the day lazing on luxurious lawn poofs, in the Forest Courtyard or in one of the hidden Picnic pods. Chef Luke has created the ultimate summer picnics and sourced the freshest ingredients—with vegan and vegetarian options too. R550pp. Visit www.warwickwine.com
WHAT’S ON Events and Workshops Around SA
S A C H E E S E F E S T I VA L P O P UP PICNIC, 23-24 APRIL
Head to Groote Post Wine Estate in the Darling hills for the SA Cheese Festival Pop-up Picnic. Visitors can look forward to the estate’s unique rural hospitality, delicious cheese (of course), and other delicacies. To drink there are awardwinning wines from Groote Post and surrounding wine farms, as well as craft beer and gin. Tickets are R350pp via Webticket.
SUNSET ROUGE EVENING, 29 APRIL Plans this Friday? Enjoy live music, award-winning wines and the sunset while overlooking views of Table Mountain and Stellenbosch Hills at ALTO WINE. All of Alto’s wines will be available by the glass or bottle and accompanied by delicious cheese and charcuterie platters. The Sunset Rouge evenings run from 5:30pm8pm and are an ideal way to unwind after a long week. Booking is essential. info@altowines.co.za
BUBBLY & GIN TASTING FESTIVAL, 12 MARCH Get ready, PE! Bridge Street Brewery brings the BUBBLY & GIN TASTING FESTIVAL to the Eastern Cape. It’s time to sample some of the country’s best MCCs and local craft gins under a canopy of trees while listening to soulful DJ beats. The MCC and gin will be for sale at wholesale prices. R300pp. The best part? A portion of the proceeds goes to Save-a-Pet for the sterilisation project. Go to www.quicket.co.za to purchase tickets
SUNDAY SUNSET CONCERTS AT DURBANVILLE HILLS, NOW-27 MARCH Turn those dreaded Monday blues into golden sunsets with Sundown Sundays at DURBANVILLE HILLS. Taking place every Sunday from 3pm-6pm, guests can enjoy top local entertainment, delicious wine and great food. The Olive Grove will serve its popular hake and fries, cheese and charcuterie boards, fresh oysters, sandwiches and wraps. Booking is essential and space is limited. info@durbanvillehills.co.za 6
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