The annual Delheim harvest festival features two days of food, wine and merriment on 28 and 29 January 2023.
A splendid, fun-filled harvest festival returns in January to welcome the new season at Stellenbosch’s renowned, family-owned Delheim Estate. With tractor rides, grape stomping, and delicious harvest feasts, the festival on 28 and 29 January is the ideal excursion for the whole family.
Harvest festivals are an age-old tradition around the world and are held in gratitude for the bounty that Mother Nature bestows on farming communities. The event at Delheim Estate is no exception, considering its reputation for wine excellence.
Every ticket for the Delheim Harvest Festival includes a glass of mos (freshly pressed grape juice) and a homemade Bretzel on arrival, and the opportunity to pick and stomp grapes, take a tractor ride, enjoy live music and of course, tuck into a sumptuous harvest feast.
The lunch spread caters to everyone, including vegetarians, with the dishes taking inspiration locally and from Germany, the Netherlands, and the Cape Malay tradition. It will be served at Delheim’s restaurant area, with indoor and outdoor seating, a veranda, a lush lawn and gorgeous views.
White, red and rosé wine from Delheim’s popular Lifestyle range will be served with lunch For those keen to taste wines or visit the cellar the options are open.
A schedule of dedicated entertainment has also been lined up for the children.
Details
- Grape picking and stomping takes place from 10:00 to 11:30. Prizes will be awarded to the best dressed and most spirited teams;
- The harvest spread will be served from 12:00 to 15:00; and,
- Vineyard tours will take place at 9:45, 11:00 and 15:00
Address: Delheim Estate is in the Simonsberg sub-region of the Stellenbosch Wine Routes, on Knorhoek Road, off the R44.
Tickets are R650 per adult and R300 per child (ages 4-18 years) and must be booked online via Quicket. There are limited tickets available. For more information visit www.delheim.com or contact Delheim at [email protected] or 021 888 4600. Also find Delheim on Facebook, Twitter @Delheim and Instagram @delheimwines
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