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DURBS PICK N PAY FEST
The Pick n Pay Wine & Food Festival Durban is the place to be on June 28.
Wine lovers will celebrate South Africa’s wine country, and enjoy award-winning wines, delicious food options and live music at the beautiful Chris Saunders Park in uMhlanga.
The Festival offers visitors the opportunity to sample wines from a curated selection of top wine estates. And if you love bubbles, you’re in for a treat with a variety of Cap Classique and sparkling wines for all to enjoy.
The Festival offers visitors the opportunity to sample wines from a curated selection of top wine estates. And if you love bubbles, you’re in for a treat with a variety of Cap Classique and sparkling wines for all to enjoy.
Our ever-popular Pick n Pay Tasting Room sessions are back! Go on the ultimate tasting journey with a celebrity chef and the featured producer of your particular session, and pair your favourite wines with freshly prepared gourmet canapés. The Pick n Pay Fresh Food Market will serve an assortment of dishes prepared with fresh ingredients such as curry, fish and chips, fresh salads, sushi and indulgent cheese and charcuterie boards. Pick n Pay’s Burger & Pizza Trucks will also serve their popular dishes!
Pick n Pay Wine Club Early Access: R300 (includes early access from 12pm, 1 wine tasting glass & 20 wine tasting vouchers). General Access: R300 (includes access from 1pm, 1 wine tasting glass & 20 wine tasting vouchers). Designated Driver Ticket: R150 (Includes a R75 voucher card to purchase soft drinks and coffee.
BASTILLE IN FRANSCHHOEK
The annual Franschhoek Bastille Festival returns for its 30th edition to celebrate French heritage in a new location next month.
The iconic event, taking place on July 12 and 13, offers wine and cheese tastings, stalls, live entertainment, and a best-dressed competition.
Guests will receive a wine glass and 10 tasting tokens, with the option to explore “Uncorked Exclusive” for a more intimate wine experience. They will enjoy gourmet delights and street performances at the Food Fair and Celebration Square. Iconic Bastille tickets are for guests aged 18 and older. Dress in blue, white, and red.
This year, the event will unveil a brand-new location in the heart of the village – the Hospice parking area. The new location offers festival goers a refreshed setting in which to revel in one of the Cape’s most beloved winter traditions.
Bastille celebrates the valley’s French roots with its world-class hospitality, offering something for every palate and passion. Rhythm DiVine will feature funky French DJ beats incorporating live saxophone, violin, and percussion while Cape Town’s beloved band, Tuxedo, adds to the ambience with a powerhouse set-list of crowd favourites. Tickets, available via Webtickets, cost R390.
KNYSNA WINE FEST
The ever-popular Knysna Fine Wine Festival 2025, taking place at Simola Golf & Country Estate from July 4 and 5.
The event is a premiere showcase for local wines, taking place within the Knysna Oyster Festival. With its delectable oysters, vibrant atmosphere, and thrilling sporting events, this year’s festival promises plenty of excitement and a full programme for attendees. Under the enticing theme “For a shucking good time!”, the festival will celebrate the unique charm and flavours of Knysna and invite festinos to indulge in a feast of food, sporting, and cultural activities.
The full festival line-up boasts a plethora of events designed to cater to diverse interests and ages. From live music performances and cooking competitions to wine festivals and arts and crafts markets, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Wine lovers will have the opportunity to savour the finest selection of more than 30 wines from the Garden Route and beyond. Tickets cost R350 per person and are available on Quicket.
CULLINAN FEST
The Cullinan Winter Wine Festival, focusing on winter wines, takes place at the Premiermyn Hervormde Kerk in Cullinan, east of Pretoria, on July 5.
Top wine estates will be showcasing their award winning wines at this year’s festival.Red wines including award winning Pinotage, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz, Bordeaux blends, not to mention the fortified wines such as Port, Sherry, Muscadel and Hanepoot.
For the non-wine drinker we also have a few Craft Distillers and Brewers, Food Stalls, Deli Type Foods and General Stalls within our market area. Live Entertainment by various artists complete the show. The event starts at 9am. Tickets cost R150.. – Compiled by Len Maseko
