South Africa’s beer and wine scenes are booming which is why it comes as no surprise that the food and drink events for the month of June are dominated by all kinds of shows and festivals for these enthusiasts.
Here are our pick for the events you don’t want to miss this month.
Capital Craft Beer Festival
15 June | Pretoria
With three stages, 10 000 visitors, more than 40 brewers and over 200 beers on tap, this 7th annual Capital Craft Beer Festival promises to be as big and enjoyable as ever.
And while it is clearly a beer fest, there will be non-alcoholic drinks and drinks for non-beer drinkers as well. So, there is every reason to join in on the fun at Pretoria’s National Botanical Gardens.
Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show
20 June | Cape Town
If you are a wine snob (and proud of it), you will love this event. Held for one day only at the CTICC, and chaired by wine expert Michael Fridjhon, it gives wine lovers the chance to taste South Africa’s silver, gold and trophy winners from over 1 000 wines that were submitted to the Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show judging panel.
Wacky Wine Weekend
7-9 June | Robertson
Route 62’s famous wine festival – now in its 16th year – showcases produce from over 30 wineries and tourism establishments in the Ashton, Bonnievale, McGregor and Robertson region.
While it has become a must-visit for wine lovers, with access to award-winning wines through tours, pairings and interactive tastings, it is also a well-rounded weekend for families, with live music, food stalls and hearty country food.
The Tops At Spar Wine Show
7-8 June | Johannesburg
The Tops Festival features dozens of major local labels as well as smaller boutique vineyards, offering wine enthusiasts the chance to sample the widest variety of wines and to get to know the people who make them too.
For those who not only want to sample the wares but keep their home cellar well stocked the festival has a ‘sip and ship’ service with all wines on offer at the fair available to purchase at cellar door prices with the added bonus of free delivery.
