Chart-topping entertainment line-up for Stellenbosch wine festival

Friday, 5 February, 2016
Stellenbosch Wine Festival
The 2016 Stellenbosch Wine Festival presented by Pick n Pay will have a live music offering that’s bound to get everyone moving, including a performance by the incredible Karen Zoid, who’ll be joined by the ever-popular Kurt Darren. Also on the weekend’s programme is the the inimitable Ard Matthews of Just Jinger fame and dynamic girl band BlackByrd.

Zoid, who can currently be seen on our screens on The Voice South Africa, will team up with Darren to deliver what will no doubt be a one-of-a-kind performance on Friday evening, 5 February at 19h30 – this is one show you don’t want to miss! On Saturday, 6 February, Luna Paige will take centre stage at 11h30; the duet, Twee, will perform at 14h30 and BlackByrd will be the headline act at 16h30.  Vistiors to the festival on Sunday can enjoy a more “chilled” musical line-up with Don Veno & Friends at 12h00, Paige Mac at 13h30 and the hugely talented Ard Matthews at 15h30.

In addition to the music, the festival, will as always deliver on it’s promise of sumptuous food and delicious wine, courtesy of the finest restaurants and wineries the region – if not the country. Taking place over three days from 5 to 7 February in glorious setting of the Coetzenburg sports grounds, this year’s festival looks set to be the best one yet, with close on 90 wineries participating.

Outdoor enthusiasts can participate in a host of fun activities in the Grape Stomping Ground, including barrel-rolling and grape-stomping.  The slightly more adventurous can try the Momentum Grape MTB ride taking place on Sunday. This leisurely 17-km ride through the gorgeous Jonkershoek Valley is suitable for the whole family. For more information regarding the race, contact 021 884 4752 or mail info@dirtopia.co.za.

The Gourmet Lane promises to be a hit, and local wil going all out to impress with their signature dishes.  Our little guests will find exactly what they’re looking for at The Flavours of Pick n Pay, including yummy goodies such as boerewors rolls, wraps, beef mince vetkoek, chicken skewers and a selection of salads. Soft drinks and snacks will also be available. 

For extra peace of mind for parents, Momentum Health will have a supervised dedicated Kiddies Area where your little ones will be entertained throughout the day, you relax and enjoy all that’s on offer.

Daily festival tickets cost R180 for adults and include a tasting glass. Tickets are available online from www.webtickets.co.za. Children under 18 enter free. Festival opening times are as follows:  Friday from 15h00-21h00, Saturday and Sunday from 10h00-18h00.

Visit the festival website www.stellenboschwinefestival.co.za for a full event schedule. Follow the Stellenbosch Wine Festival on Twitter @StellWineFest, Instagram @Stellenboschwinefest or sign up for regular updates on Facebook at StellenboschWineFestival.  Social Media fundies will not go home empty handed!  Don’t forget to tag us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram with your best #SWF2016 #StellWineFest snaps and stand a chance to win one of five Stellenbosch Wine Festival hampers.

 

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