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The Wacky Wine Weekend

By DIANA ROWE | Monday April 30, 2012 02:50 PM

Whether you’re a wine connoisseur or a novice, don’t miss the inspiring annual Wacky Wine Weekend in the scenic Robertson Wine Valley. During the four-day wine festival, you’ll enjoy a multitude of wine-themed delights including wine-tastings, wine and food pairings and presentations. This family friendly festival also includes activities for the kids.

The Wacky Wine Weekend is South Africa’s not-to-miss festival stimulating the senses with conventional wine experiences, such as master and/or private tastings, wine and food pairings and presentations. Expanding the wine experience, the event adds cheese and olive tastings and culinary experiences with oysters, perlemoen, sushi, riverside picnics, Italian cuisine and “potjiekos.”

The festival also includes unique unconventional options to bring the entertainment level up a notch. The four-day line-up also includes brandy tours and tastings, vineyard tractor trips, river cruises, sunset game drives, and a simulated rodeo bull. Active attendees can participate in the mountain bike challenge or a half marathon. Purchase a bottle of Robertson Valley Wine while you listen to performances from local musical artists and a new original theater production.

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Good Food & Wine Show

By DIANA ROWE | Wednesday April 04, 2012 08:32 AM

For over 10 years, thousands of foodies flock to the annual experiential Cape Town’s Good Food & Wine Show on May 24-27, 2012, located at the Westlake Business Park. Fans learn from the best of the best: top celebrity and local chefs during demonstrations and educational lectures, meet with industry exhibitors and discover the latest international trends in food and wine.

Considered the top national gourmet event of the country, Cape Town rolls out the red carpet for the annual Good Food & Wine Show, hosting famous foodies at the Cape Grace Hotel. This year’s celebrity guests included TLC’s Cake Boss host Buddy Valastro, MasterChef America winners Whitney Miller, Reza Mahammad, Ariana Bundy and CBeebies Mister Maker.

The Chefs in Action Theatre features these globally recognized chefs creating their signature dishes to a live audience. These chefs will all host exciting demonstrations, sure to be the highlight of the show. Enhance the chef demonstration experiences by purchasing MTN Media Lounge tickets, where chefs offer personal meet-and-greets by mingling with ticket holders who also enjoy complimentary refreshments and appetizers.

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Cape Town Full Moon Hikes

By LAURA NASS
Tuesday March 13, 2012 10:46 AM

During your next South Africa adventure consider experiencing the beauty of Cape Town’s serene nature with the company of good food, drink, and others exploring the area under a full moon rising on one of the various full moon hikes sponsored by Dirtopia.

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Cape Town Jazz Festival

By LAURA NASS
Friday February 03, 2012 10:08 AM

If you will be adventuring through South Africa in March and interested in an unique top-notch musical entertainment event, consider the Cape Town Jazz Festival, known as the “number 4 in the world” of its kind.

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Cape Argus Cycle Tour

By LAURA NASS
Friday January 27, 2012 02:23 PM

Cape Town is where the Cape Argus Cycle Tour begins, offering one of the most scenic cycling routes in the world. The race is known to attract thousands of cyclists and spectators as well as many celebrities to make the race even more exciting.

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Hands-On Harvest Wine Festival

By LAURA NASS
Friday January 06, 2012 02:38 PM

Consider attending the Hands-On Harvest wine festival which will be held in Robertson Wine Valley offering visitors many wine making adventures such as grape picking, bunch sorting, stomping, wine tastings, and much more. The festival can be experienced in small groups for an intimate Cape Town experience.

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The Cape Town Minstrels Carnival

By KAY BRADFORD
Monday December 12, 2011 05:32 PM

If you are in South Africa around New Year’s Day consider the Cape Town Minstrel Carnival, also known as Kaapse. The celebration held on January 2 offers singing, dancing, colorful costumes, and more, all parading through the streets of Cape Town.

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Kirstenbosch Sunday Summer Concerts

By ANNE POTTER
Monday November 28, 2011 10:36 AM

The Kirstenbosch Sunday Summer Concerts are a unique way to spend any of your summer Sunday nights in Cape Town. Consider adding this entertainment experience to your Cape Town itinerary for stunning views and well-celebrated music.

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South African Horrorfest

By LAURA NASS
Thursday October 13, 2011 08:51 AM

The South African Horrorfest is said to be “Africa’s most exciting Halloween event”, featuring film premiers, costume contests, prizes, giveaways, a marketplace, and more. Consider adding this creepy fun event to your Cape Town Halloween itinerary.

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The Discovery Cape Times Big Walk

By LAURA NASS
Wednesday September 14, 2011 08:35 AM

Consisting of 10 different distance walks to choose from, the timed races featured in The Discovery Cape Times Big Walk have become a favorite way to explore the city, get some exercise, and donate to charity at the same time.

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