Stellenbosch Events Calender 2012. All the Events, Festivals & Markets in Stellenbosch, Winelands in the Boland, Western Cape.

MENU
Smoked Salmon
Salad of Home-Smoked Chicken Breast, Celery, Spring Onions,
Homemade Pickled Pumpkin and Pomegranate Kernels
Curried Lentil Salad with Mint and Peppadews
Mascarpone Cheese & Fig Spread
Leberwurst Pâté
Locally-produced Blue Cheese
Freshly-cut Biltong
Homemade Dolmades
Zwiebelkuchen (German onion pie)
Beef Samoosas
Pimento-stuffed Olives from Chrisna’s Deli
Sun-ripened Cocktail Tomatoes
Freshly-baked Farm Bread, Focaccia and Crackers
Dessert of Fresh Fruit OR Koeksisters & Gabriele Chocolates
750ml Bottle of Picardie Sparkling Water

PRICE
Basket for 2 people @ R260 (excl additional beverages)
Basket for 4 people @ R520 (excl additional beverages)
Children under 12 @ R65
Toasted Panini with Bratwurst & Tomato Sauce, Carrot Sticks, Raisins,
Gouda Cheese, Provitas, Fruit Yoghurt, Fresh Fruit, Chocolate, Fruit Juice

GENERAL
The full range of Delheim wines is available at cellar door prices
Menu is subject to change without notice
Vegetarian option available on request
BOOKING ESSENTIAL by latest 10h30

A delicious variety of prepared food will be on offer such as South African-, Indian, German- to Belgian cuisine to name but a few. Be sure to visit the fresh produce section inside the carriage museum for fresh produce such as cheese, bread, olives and preserves to mention just a few. You are welcome to create your personalised picnic hamper from these stall and enjoy it beneath the trees while relaxing to some live music.

Browse through an interesting selection of art, craft, clothing and plant stalls. Children are more than welcome as a children’s entertainment facility will be available.

Be sure to visit the Blaauwklippen Wine Centre for a tasting of their excellent wine and enquire as to market special prices on wine.

The Beer Garden will be ready to quench any thirst with an amazing variety of local and imported craft beers.

Buy organic vegetables and fruit at their market every Saturday morning between 8am - 12pm. While you're there, enjoy a hearty breakfast and home-industry-style cakes and preserves

The Natural and Organic Farmers' Market is an established initiative of the Stellenbosch Waldorf School, situated in the classic wine lands of the Cape. Its primary purpose is to generate funds by providing a vehicle for the promotion and selling of organic and natural produce and wares.

This includes supporting not only certified producers, but also those who demonstrate a clear intention to become certified organic producers or follow a wholesome, natural ethic in their practices. Supporting emerging producers is of primary importance, as is fostering a community of interested and informed people.

In addition to being a self-funding organism, the Natural and Organic Farmers' Market also funds bursaries for children to be able to derive the benefits of a Waldorf School education. So, come and support this worthy cause that helps to grow a healthy school, while enjoying one of Marianne's legendary breakfasts under the trees.

Together they promote the work of more than 90 different craft enterprises; the majority of them previously disadvantaged communities in South Africa. Products at both venues are selected on the basis of quality and variety and the bulk of income from any purchase goes back to the craft producer. The hotel shop, in particular, showcases pieces which reflect vibrant contemporary aesthetic and special commissions are undertaken on request.

Craft shop at Spier Hotel open daily.

Our Craft market and craft shop at Spier Hotel are projects of the Spier Craft Development Programme.

Die Bergkelder tastings take place on the first Thursday of every month and feature a selection of premium wines, brandies and whiskies. Whatever you buy on the evening will be available to you at a 10% discount.

Taste a magnificent selection of showcase Shiraz wines, each very individual in style, at Die Bergkelder in Stellenbosch on Thursday, March 1.  The tasting will be presented by award-winning winemaker Guy Webber.

The line-up of delicious wines will include Lomond Conebush Shiraz 2007, Lomond Syrah 2008; Plaisir de Merle Shiraz 2008, Nederburg Manor House Shiraz 2006, Fleur du Cap Shiraz 2009, Durbanville Hills Shiraz 2006, Stellenzicht Golden Triangle Shiraz 2007, Zonnebloem Limited Edition Shiraz 2007, Tukulu Shiraz 2005, Allesverloren Shiraz 2009 and Alto Shiraz 2003.

A light supper will be served after the tasting.

One lucky guest will take home a selection of six of the wines tasted in a sales-slip lucky draw.

Directions
The distance from Cape Town to Stellenbosch is about 50 KM [ 35 miles ] and will take you about an hour by car. Follow the N1 freeway to Paarl. Turn off at Exit 39 [Stellenbosch] and turn right onto the R304. Follow the road to Stellenbosch. Reaching town, turn right at the third traffic light into Adam Tas road. Continue for about 3km [ 2 miles] and turn right at the second traffic light (first road that turns right) and continue accross the railway crossing, making an immediate left after the crossing into The Bergkelder's premises.

To support the sustainability theme of this year’s Woordfees, the Uitkyk estate near Stellenbosch will host a 6 km and 12 km run called Velddraf met Woorde: ek skop stof op in my taal. Woordfees, under the auspices of the University of Stellenbosch, takes place from March 2 to 11.

The two events take place on March 10. Participants will be running in support of the sustainability of both the environment and Afrikaans language. Every participant will run with a unique Afrikaans word instead of a number to create awareness of the words that make the Afrikaans language so unique. Runners will also have an opportunity after their run to sponsor words at R100 each as part of the Woordeboek vir die Afrikaanse Taal Borg ’n Woord campaign.

Uitkyk will offer delicious “green” gourmet picnic baskets for two at R300, including a bottle of wine and a picnic blanket, to be booked 24 hours in advance. Guests may also bring their own picnic items including blankets and chairs. Cheese platters for four will be available at R120 and can be ordered on arrival. Coffee, sandwiches and muffins will be available for sale during registration at 7:30.

The entry fee for the 6 km run is R30 per person and for the 12 km run, R60. Contact Marlise Klopper on 082 955 2655 to enter or if you need further information. To book picnic baskets, contact Bianca Brand or Carlin van Graan on 021 884 4416. Specify that you’re ordering a “green” picnic basket.

On March 9 a Woord-en-Wyn-kostafel will be held on the estate. There is room for only 12 guests at the table at which a three-course lunch will be served, paired with some of the estate’s wines. Also in attendance will be Uitkyk winemaker Estelle Lourens and businessman Jannie Mouton, founder and chairman of the PSG group whose biography, En toe fire hulle my, was published at the end of last year.

Young and old can delight in a fun-filled family day blended with the finest wines from the Simonsberg area, country food, craft stalls with proudly local produce, harvest activities and horse rides.

The younger crowd will have barrels of fun in the play corner or enjoy go-cart rides, the trampoline, jungle gym and a Kids Theater (12:00 at R40 per child).

Live performances by the vibrant Stellenbosch band, Manouche, celebrated for their foot-stomping, hip-swinging jazz vibes, will add rhythmic soul to this Winelands soiree.

The Vine Hopper will provide a shuttle service to and from Stellenbosch on the day.

The Simonsberg Wine Route Market Day starts at 10:00 and entry is Free.

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