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CORKS & FORKS | GREAT FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL, 3-4 SEPTEMBER is year’s festival marks the maiden voyage of the CORKS & FORKS, GREAT FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL. e team behind this new event aims to delight and entertain you with a variety of wines presented by the masters of their cra s. Did we mention the incredible array of food? Run, don’t walk to www.corksandforks.co.za.

DIEMERSFONTEIN PICNIC ON THE FARM, 10 SEPTEMBER 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. ere’s also a dedicated children’s play area with fun activities and child minders. Kids R100pp and adults R200pp. www.diemersfontein.co.za

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Festivals and Events Around SA

DELHEIM WILD MUSHROOM FORAGE, 16 JUNE Familiar with blushers, dyeballs and laughing gyms? ese are just some of the fungus in store at DELHEIM’S WILD MUSHROOM FORAGE. Edible mushrooms themselves are o en linked with health bene ts and some cultures even claim they possess a supernatural aura. Whatever their magic, some of the nest examples are located at Delheim. Bring a basket, pocket knife, walking boots and a rain jacket. www.delheim.com. CELEBRATE CHENIN! FESTIVAL AT PERDEBERG, 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

WINE WHALES MUSIC, 24-26 JUNE

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

KNYSNA WINE FESTIVAL, 8-9 JULY For the rst time since the pandemic, the Knysna Wine Festival is nally back to celebrate its 15th anniversary at this year’s KNYSNA OYSTER FESTIVAL. Some 40 wineries will converge to o er unlimited tastings of more than 200 varietals. In addition to wine, guests can enjoy cra beer, gin, various liqueurs, whisky tastings as well South African cheeses and olive oils. Tickets are 180pp and available at www.webtickets.co.za.

CULLINAN WINE FESTIVAL, 9-10 JULY July welcomes the 6th annual Wine Festival in the historic town of CULLINAN, situated 30 km east of Pretoria. During this year’s event, visitors can look forward to top wine estates showcasing their best wines. ere will also be cra distilleries serving gin, vodka, brandy and liqueurs. Plus, homemade, fresh produce, arts and cra s. Children and pets welcome. R120pp and 18s free. wine@echopublishers.co.za

VAAL WINE EXPO, 30 JULY Gauteng wine lovers, here’s a day you don’t want to miss. Enjoy some R&R on the banks of the VAAL RIVER lled with wine, cruising, music and more. e best part? You can swirl, sni and sip great local wines while cruising down Millionaires Mile on a luxury cruiser. Meander along the river bank (watch out for the ducks) from stall to stall. Sounds dreamy, don’t you think? www.vaalwineroute.co.za DELHEIM JAZZ & FONDUE, EVERY SUNDAY FROM 3 JULY UNTIL 28 AUGUST Delheim wine estate is jazzing things up this winter with their popular JAZZ & FONDUE events that guarantee to warm the cockles of your heart with its topnotch mini-Jazz Festival and a line-up of some of the best South African talent. Hosted in partnership with the renowned Cape Town Music Academy (CTMA). Every Sunday from 3 July until 28 August this year. R450pp. Book via Quicket.