The weekend’s line-up provides you with the perfect opportunity to expand your horizons.
On the list today, we’ve got Stellenbosch, McGregor, Citrusdal and the Mother City, of course.
We’re not letting the dreary winter win, at least not without a fight.
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Rooibos Wine Walk at De Tol Farm Deli
This 3km sip-and-stroll event invites attendees to taste a selection of Piekenierskloof Wines, each paired with a signature Carmién Tea. Spend your Saturday strolling past beautiful citrus orchids while taking in the Cederberg mountains.
- Date: 27 July | 9am
- Location: De Tol Farm Deli | Piekenierskloofpass N 7, Citrusdal, 7435
- Tickets: Quicket
- Cost: R200
McGregor Monthly Market
With a ‘Christmas in July’ theme, the market allows for locals from all over to explore the town of McGregor and all it has to offer. The variety of food stalls, arts & crafts, and ample shopping opportunity satisfy all the listed requirements for a perfect Saturday morning.
- Date: 27 July | 2pm
- Location: 41 Voortrekker, McGregor, 6708
- Website: Facebook
- Cost: Free entry
SA Blues Sundays
The SA Blues Sundays Series is set to kick off with the Hugo Veldsman Band as the headliner. Their music ranges from soulful ballads to energetic, stomping blues that evoke the spirit of the deep South. This event calls for an afternoon of soulful music and vibrant blues culture.
- Date: 28 July | 1pm
- Location: The Daisy Jones, Summerhill Wines | R44, Stellenbosch, 7600
- Tickets: Quicket
- Cost: R88
A Queen Experience
The Family Band brings you their hit show, The Family Band – a Queen Experience. This highly acclaimed rock show, with its multiple sold-out performances and rave reviews, features all the big hits, like ‘Another One Bites The Dust’, ‘The Show Must Go On’, ‘Who Wants to Live Forever’ and ‘One Vision’, to mention but a few.
- Date: 26 July | 6pm
- Location: Simon’s Restaurant | Groot Constantia Rd, Constantia, 7806
- Tickets: Quicket
- Cost: R280
Lemon and Limoncello Festival
The event is set in the heart of the Breede Valley wine region, a mere 2 hours away from Cape Town. Attendees are offered the chance to participate in boere sport competitions, fun kids events and limoncello and lemonade competitions. Top it all off by indulging in local beers and wine, lemon cocktails and lots and lots of food!
- Date: 27 July | 10am
- Location: Green Gables Country Inn | 7 Smith St, McGregor, 6708
- Website: Facebook
- Cost: R50
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