Make your way to
these charming villages at the foot of the Kasteelberg for the annual Riebeek
Valley Olive Festival on 3 to 4 May 2013. A past winner of the West Coast
Tourism Award in the “Tourism Event “ category and a nominee for “Crowd
Pleaser” in the Klink Awards. Voted in 2013 as Woolworths Taste Magazines “The
Unforgettable Festival” by its readers.
The Olive Emporium
located in the center of Riebeek Kasteel, will play host to local South African
Olive producers with a wide array of produce to sample and to purchase - A
feast of Olives, all under one roof. The well-known Riebeek Valley wines from
the local cellars, artisanal beers, an abundance of good local food and live
entertainment will be available at the Emporium throughout the weekend.
From the centralised
Olive Emporium make your way on one of the free shuttles and Tractor trips to
the other participating venues were a wide array of Olive produce, Olive body
products, entertainment, food and good old fashioned and down to earth, Riebeek
hospitality awaits you throughout the weekend
An early bird
passport that includes a complimentary tasting glass, valid for the entire
weekend will give you access to the participating wine farms, the Olive Emporium
and the Olive Boutique. A Passport can be bought for R100-00 online via www.webtickets.co.za or on the day at the 8 participating venues, including the Olive Emporium.
Break away and
make a weekend of the festival by booking accommodation at one of the valleys
many establishments by calling Riebeek Valley tourism on 022 448 1545.
Participating venues:
• Allesverloren
• Het Vlock Kasteel
• Kloovenberg
• Mount Abora
• Pulpit Rock
• Riebeek Cellars
• The Olive Boutique
• The Olive Emporium
Times:
3 May :
10h00 am - 17h00 pm
4 May : 10h00
am - 16h00 pm
For more information contact 022 448 1545 or mail olivefestival@gmail.com.