The Nederburg Auction
3 to 4 September at 10am

This year's prestigious wine auction, the premier event on Cape town's wine calendar, The Nederberg Auction, takes place for the 34th time on the 3 and 4th of September.

Featuring almost 80 wineries and vineyard estates showcasing South Africa's most favoured wines created by the top winemakers in the country, this event is a definite must do for winelovers.

To find out more about this exciting event go to www.nederburgauction.co.za

Paarl Cultivaria Festival
23 to 26 September at 9am

Culture and adventure fused with pleasure, the Paarl Cultivaria Festival promises it all, theatre, music and dance, comedy to make you laugh and classics to make you cry!

This festival offers so much to do. There will be refreshments of all kinds, wine tasting of Paarl's finest, cooking shows with celebrity chefs and food editors and of course some rich entertainment for the kids. So come on to the cultivaria Festival for the time of your life!!!

Go to www.cultivaria.com for more information and details.

Around The World Fiesta
24 September

A celebration of foods from around the world, the Around The World Fiesta is a must go to for food lovers and those who delight in good food.

This Fiesta of Food is dishing up fare that will tantalise your tastebuds and promises mouth-watering feasts that

are, well, out of this world. There's loads of fun, and of course food, to had by everyone.

So come on to The New Orleans Park in Paarl!
Tickets at the gate cost R20 for adults and R10 for children.
Contact Jennilee Seconna at 083 692 2201 for more details

Cape Outdoor Eco Adventure Travel Experience
1 to 3 October

Fun and excitement are to had by the whole family in this action packed weekend.

This unforgettable outdoor experience will be held at Bien Donne Agricultural Farm on the R45 to Franschhoek. There will be fun for everyone including Helicopter flips over the wine lands, Top G Games, Extreme Bounce, Bev’s Games for tombola fun & prizes, Paintball Passion to get your frustrations out, Dirtopia with cycle out rides, SA Metro Dog Unit will perform a dog agility show and Search and Rescue K9 will demonstrate their skills and,and,and so much more!!!

Entrance fees are the same as last year : Adults over 17 yrs R50, Children 7 to 16 yrs R10, Pensioners (valid pensioners card or ID) R25, Students (valid student card) R25.

For more information go to www.outdoorexpo.co.za or
Call Jenny at 021 790 7877

Santam Agriculture Paarl Shiraz Chenin Challenge
15 October 6.30 for 7pm

Wine lovers, don't forget this date, it's the Shiraz Chenin Challenge at Rhebokskloof Wine Estate.

Featuring the top 10 wines of each cultivar going head to head in a wine tasting hosted by Charles Hopkins, Cellar Master at De Grendel Wines.

This promises to be a stiff competition by these two famous wines so get out your diaries, whether a Microsoft, cellphone or hardcopy one and book this date. not to be missed if you love wine.

Contact Annelize Stroebel at 021 863 4886 or
email info@paarlwine,co,za
Tickets cost R120 per person

Paarl Mountain Walk
30 October

Enjoy a wonderful walk on the Paarl Mountain and experience the beauty of our valley and exquisite fynbos whilst hiking to the top of the Pearl of Paarl.

Don't miss this if you are a nature and outdoors lover.

There are walks of various distances - 22km, 11km, 8km and a kiddies 3km. There are plenty of Lucky Draw Prizes to be had as well as Team Challenges.

The event is hosted by Drakenstein Palliative Hospice
Call 021 872 4060 for more details and also entry forms

Voor Paardeberg Festival
14 November 11am to 6pm

Longing for a day in the countryside, where the whole family can have a great time. Then the Voor Paardeberg Festival is just the place for you!

For the third year running the Voor Pardeberg Annual Wine Fair is happening, so come along and mingle with the winemakers of this wine ward and sample some of the fairest wines in the region.

Live music for all tastes will be played throughout the day and many stalls featuring crafts, organic & country food, cheeses, nuts and fruits, raw honey, olives and biltong as well as hearty dishes such as Cape Malay chicken curry and lamb pies, olives and olive products, amongst other well priced local delicacies.

There will be a safe area for the children to play leaving moms and dads to enjoy themselves.

Tickets: R100 adults, children under 18 free entrance.
urchase tickets: prior to the festival and simply email info@zeldafurstenburg.com for online ticket sales, or purchase your ticket at the entrance on the day. Limited tickets available. Call 083 376 9924.

Nederburg Picnic Concert Has Music For Everyone
27 November 3pm gates open, 5pm concert starts

Grab your picnic blankets and hampers of food, the Nederberg Picnic Concert will be ushering in the summer with delightful music from the multitalented
Niel Rademan and Anna Davel, as well as two up and coming musical ensembles, Allegro and MoJazz..

Tickets for the concert are R80 and children under 12 years will be admitted free of charge. Nederburg picnic platters can be pre-ordered at R100 per person.

Patrons are also welcome to bring their own picnic baskets, but are requested not to bring wine, as Nederburg wines will be available.

Call 021 877 5173 for more details and bookings or
email srust@distell.co.za