Festivals

Cook Franschhoek
15 to 17 June 2012

Calling all food and wine enthusiasts! Have you ever wanted to master the art of bread making, sushi or truffles, appreciate the art of pairing food and wine, or simply learn how to set a beautiful table? Make your way to Franschhoek over the weekend of 15, 16 and 17 June for Cook Franschhoek, where local, well-known establishments will be offering visitors a range of themed activities, focussed on these elements.

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Franschhoek Bastille Festival - A Celebration of Freedom
14 to 15 July 2012

The Franschhoek Wine Valley, South Africa’s Gourmet Capital, will once again be hosting the annual Bastille Festival over the weekend of the 14th and 15th of July, where locals and visitors will be celebrating the Valley’s centuries-old French Huguenot heritage. The Food and Wine Marquee, open from 12 noon until 5pm, is always the focal point which draws people to the hub of activity. Delicious food on offer includes oysters, sushi, hand-made chocolate and fresh salmon trout from the area.

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Franschhoek Uncorked Festival ®
1 to 2 September 2012

Say goodbye to the grey moods of winter and celebrate the arrival of spring by heading off to the beautiful village of Franschhoek over the weekend of the 3rd and 4th of September for the annual Franschhoek Uncorked festival. Franschhoek wineries in and around the scenic valley welcome the fresh, new season, using the opportunity to showcase their exciting new vintages and releases, and putting on a string of special events for visitors.

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Franschhoek "Magic of Bubbles" Cap Classique & Champagne Festival ®
30 November to 2 December 2012

The Franschhoek ‘Magic of Bubbles’ Cap Classique and Champagne Festival will be welcoming visitors from around the country over the weekend of 2 to 4 December to this annual social calendar highlight. Sponsored by Investec Specialist Bank, this popular festival will have a new fashionable twist with a black and white emphasis. Franschhoek situated in the heart of the South African Winelands and with its French heritage character, provides the perfect location for visitors to delight in sampling both Champagne and Cap Classique wines.

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