A month-long journey of cheese!
The beloved SA Cheese Festival is back after a two-year break, and the organisers truly are spreading the love this year – in the form of two fabulous pop-up picnics over two weekends in April, each one in a different destination.
Fans of fromage can look forward to a mind-boggling range of cheeses to try and buy (local, international, artisanal), top-quality wine and other tipples to pair them with, as well as an array of other picnic goodies to fill your basket. On the day, there’ll also be a selection of free entertainment and activities, top local musicians providing the soundtrack, as well as a Travel & Taste experience sponsored by Standard Bank, led by local chefs and foodies – all in beautiful, comfortable surroundings.
Weekend 1: West Coast
All roads lead to the Darling hills for the third pair of pop-up picnics on 23 and 24 April. Historic Groote Post Vineyards offers that unique Swartland country hospitality, where visitors can enjoy the area’s wines, craft beers and gins, along with delicious artisanal fare on spacious green lawns. Die Heuwels Fantasties will provide the soundtrack on Saturday, while Francois van Coke & Die Gevaar will play on Sunday.
Cost R290 per day
Date 23 + 24 April 2022
Time 10am – 6pm
Contact 021 975 4440, admin@agriexpo.co.za
Where to find it Groote Post, near Darling
Weekend 2: Sandringham Farm
The 2022 Cheese Festival goes back to its roots for the final leg of the festival, Sandringham Farm outside Stellenbosch (the venue of previous festivals). Make a long weekend of it, as Monday’s a holiday! Settle in beside the beautiful dams with a basket of goodies selected from all the interesting vendors, and enjoy music by Die Heuwels Fantasties and Will Linley on Saturday, and Flat Stanley and Kurt Darren on Sunday.
Cost R290
Date 30 April + 1 May + 2 May 2022
Time 10am – 6pm
Contact 021 975 4440, admin@agriexpo.co.za
Where to find it Sandringham Farm, Stellenbosch
Please note Tickets must be pre-purchased (no ticket sales at the gates) via Webtickets or at Pick n Pay stores.
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