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Cape Town - If you're planning to stay indoors and watch series all weekend, we just won't stand for it! It's springtime, and the only time you're allowed indoors while the sun is out, is when you have to take a shower and throw on a change of clothes.
So, in the spirit of being out and about this weekend, we've compiled your ultimate events guide for laid-back, boozy things happening right around SA.
Season of Sauvignon
What: The Durbanville Wine Valley opens its doors to Sauvignon lovers to enjoy the official start of the season with them. Highly acclaimed wine farms like Diemersdal, Nitida, Hillcrest and Durbanville Hills will impress visitors with phenomenal wine and food tastings.
Where: The wine valley is located within a half hour's drive from Cape Town. Click here to view a map of the valley and all participating wine farms.
When: 25 & 26 October
Cost: Entrance to wine farms vary from Free entry up to R100 per adult.
Click here for more information (tickets can be booked at individual wine farms in the Durbanville Valley)
Bedford Garden Festival
What: This small Midland Karoo town has some of the oldest and most beautiful gardens in our country. The landscape resembles that of an old English countryside, with the added benefit of being slap-bang in the middle of the Karoo in our beautiful SA. This is definitely a bucket-lister for any travelling garden lover.
Where: Bedfort, Midland Karoo Region, Eastern Cape. Click here to see a map of the various gardens you can visit.
When:24 - 26 October
Cost: Free
Click here for more information or Book your tickets
Bierfest Johannesburg Round 2
What: In the spirit of Oktoberfest, South Africa throws a German themed Bierfest of note. The festival travels through SA and is currently doing a second round in Jozie. Expect Bratwurst, an authentic Oompah band and yes, plenty of beer-carrying Fraulein at your service.
Where: Montecasino Outdoor Event Area, Sandton, Johannesburg
When: 24 - 26 October
Cost: From R125
Click here for more information or Book your ticket
Good Food & Wine Show Durban
What: Surfer dude and MasterChef Australia contestant Hayden Quinn will be the star of this year's Good Food & Wine Show in Durban. Other international and South African foodie personalities will also strut their stuff and wow visitors with their amazing gastronomic inventions. Expect plenty of yummy tastings and freebies!
Where: Durban Exhibition Center
When: 24 - 26 October
Cost: From R80 per adult
Click here for more information or Book your ticket
Greyton Rose Fair
What: The town of Greyton hosts its 23rd annual Rose Fair. This year, the theme 'Exploring the senses' sure seems fitting since the festival is in celebration of the beautiful roses grown in the Overberg. The small town also hosts a fantastic market every Saturday morning, so go early to enjoy every bit of this Greyton day.
Where: Greyton, Overberg Region, Western Cape
When: 25 & 26 October
Cost: Free
Click here for more information
The Spier Secret Food & Wine Festival, Conference & Market
What: The sleek, well-establish and organised conference returns to one of the winelands' most beautiful spots. The first day of the festival is filled with enlightening talks, workshops and demonstrations of established foodies and chefs, while the second day sees the laid-back market and an interesting "Brazilian biltong braai and preserved" dinner on the beautiful Spier estate.
Where: Spier Wine Farm, R310 Baden Powell Road, Stellenbosch
When: 24 October - Conference; 25 October - Market
Cost: R900 to attend the conference with all talks, workshops & demonstrations; R450 for the Brazilian Dinner; Free entry to the Market
Click here for more information or Book your dinner ticket or Book your conference ticket
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