WHAT’S ON | Festivals and Events Around SA
DIEMERSFONTEIN PICNIC ON T H E FA R M , 1 0 S E P T E M B E R
C O R K S & F O R K S | G R E AT F O O D & W I N E F E S T I VA L , 3-4 SEPTEMBER
This year’s festival marks the maiden voyage of the CORKS & FORKS, GREAT FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL. The team behind this new event aims to delight and entertain you with a variety of wines presented by the masters of their crafts. Did we mention the incredible array of food? Run, don’t walk to www.corksandforks.co.za.
Join DIEMERSFONTEIN as they celebrate the return of Spring with an open-air, family friendly concert of live music and picnics at their scenic Wellington amphitheatre. Enjoy a selection of food trucks and stalls, plus Graze Boxes that can be preordered. There’s also a dedicated children’s play area with fun activities and child minders. Kids R100pp and adults R200pp. www.diemersfontein.co.za
WHAT’S ON Festivals and Events Around SA C E L E B R AT E C H E N I N! F E S T I VA L AT P E R D E B E R G, 24 SEPTEMBER Chenin Blanc has made huge strides in quality and popularity over the last few years—with a passionate group of producers aiming for the stars. The CELEBRATE CHENIN! FESTIVAL, presented by Perdeberg Wines, will share this passion with wine lovers, showing off styles from serious barrel fermented whites, easy-drinking fruity summer wine right up to Cap Classique bubblies and incredible dessert wines. www.perdeberg.co.za
DELHEIM WILD M U SH RO OM F OR AG E , 16 JUNE
Familiar with blushers, dyeballs and laughing gyms? These are just some of the fungus in store at DELHEIM’S WILD MUSHROOM FORAGE. Edible mushrooms themselves are often linked with health benefits and some cultures even claim they possess a supernatural aura. Whatever their magic, some of the finest examples are located at Delheim. Bring a basket, pocket knife, walking boots and a rain jacket. www.delheim.com.
W I N E W H A L E S M U S I C, 2 4-2 6 J U N E Love wine, whales and music? Have we got a treat for you! Guests can book for the weekend at DE HOOP in Hermanus on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis which includes: A Music, Wine and Cheese Tasting, and a Guest Speaker on Friday, High Tea and Whale Time Serenade on Saturday and a visit with a De Hoop guide to the Whales at Koppie Alleen on Sunday. Sign us up. www.dehoopcollection.com 4
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