What's happening in Cape Town June 2016

18/5/2016

Winter Events this June 2016 - Cape Town

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June marks the beginning of the Whale Season here in South Africa, lasting until November. Why not make the most of this time of year with all the hotel specials and head to the Whale Coast to marvel at these majestic mammals. Contact us to find out more about our Winter Specials.

2-3 June - Winter in the Winelands Cooking Class

This winter Leopard’s Leap will be hosting a number of cooking classes at their estate in Franschhoek. Food lovers wanting to fine-tune or expand their culinary skills are invited to take part in a programme of cooking classes conducted by Leopard’s Leap in-house chef Pieter de Jager and visiting local and international chefs. Staying seasonal and topical, the programme covers a wide spectrum of food types and cooking methods.

For these classes Chef Pieter introduces the flavours, textures and atmosphere of winter in the Winelands with steaming ‘waterblommetjies‘, hearty stews, slow-cooked splendours and many more.
Classes cost R650 per person. Click here for more details and schedule or email to book.

2-5 June - Wacky Wine Weekend - Robertson wine valley

Springfield Wine Estate, Robertson. Photo property of BACK IN TOWN

Expect to be wowed with the Robertson Wine Valley’s thirteenth annual Wacky Wine Weekend showcasing more than 40 wine estates, boutique wineries and tourism establishments from the Ashton, Bonnievale, McGregor and Robertson region. This much loved event takes place from 2-5 June 2016. Showcasing wonderful wines, the stories behind the bottles and embracing country life in the beautiful Robertson Wine Valley.

A weekend pass costs R150 and includes a wine glass, coupons and a water bottle. Tickets can be purchased here.

3 June - Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show & Public Tasting

The Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show is South Africa’s premier wine competition that recognises the top local wines and winemakers, and honours excellence in the wine industry. For one night only you can sip, swirl and sample some of South Africa’s sterling vintages at the 2016 Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show public tasting event at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) on Friday 3rd June. Known as one of the country’s most respected national wine competitions, the showcase gives ordinary folk the rare opportunity to discover and sample some of the very best vinos from more than 30 wine categories, including everything from MCCs and Sauvignon Blanc to Pinotage and Port (and a few more in-between).
Tickets cost R165 if purchased before the end of May and can be purchased here or R190pp thereafter or at the door.

3 - 5 June - Soup, Sip and Bread Winter Fest - Durbanville

Winter is here again, which means that the annual Soup, Sip and Bread Winter Fest is back and what better way to enjoy the colder days than with a warm bowl of soup, freshly baked bread and fine, local wines. There are 12 wineries that take part in this annual event, each offering something unique. Click here for the full programme.

7 June - The Story of a House, Cooking Class

Hot on the heels of the release of their beautiful coffee-table style cookbook, La Creuzette – The Story of a House, the charming and inspirational Louis Janse van Vuuren and Hardy Olivier will be presenting a hands-on Cooking Class at Leopard’s Leap. And that is not all! Joining them in the kitchen is Chef Thierry Finet, who has owned two Michelin star restaurants in France and has been working with Louis and Hardy for about a decade.
While sharing some of their seasonal recipes inspired by the history of the Château in the French countryside Louis and Hardy now call home, as well as their South African roots, this class also announces the French Season in Franschhoek with the annual Bastille Festival around the corner.

Classes cost R650 per person. Click here for more details and schedule or email to book.

10 - 19 June - Hermanus Fynarts

The venues for Hermanus FynArts showcase the wide range of what Hermanus has to offer, from local art galleries and church halls in the town centre to wine farms up the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley.
One of the highlights of Hermanus FynArts is the Tollman Bouchard Finlayson Tondo Competition exhibition in the cellar of the Bouchard Finlayson wine estate in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. Selected work is displayed on the heads of barrels newly filled with wines pressed from grapes harvested in late February and March.
The 2015 innovation of acknowledging the contribution of one country to the arts as well as to the South African way of life will continue through the 2016 programme. French will be the fine thread that runs through the events, from talks to demonstrations; from art to food and wine; and from the contribution of individuals and milestone events.

11 - 12 June - The Wedding Expo - CTICC

Recognised as the South African Bride’s favourite bridal event, The Wedding Expo boasts premiere exhibitors showcasing everything from the perfect wedding stationery to beautiful blooms, breath-taking wedding gowns to gorgeous jewellery, tantalising table décor to hedonistic honeymoons. The Wedding Expo also offers the opportunity to interact with some of South Africa’s top wedding planners, and photographers. This hands-on advice is invaluable and usually comes at a premium, but at The Wedding Expo, this is just part of what is offered to ensure your wedding day goes off without a hitch.
Tickets cost R80 per person and can be purchased here.

15 June - Leeu Estate Opens to the public - Franschhoek

Leeu Estate, which is part of Leeu Collection will be opened to the public on the 15th of June 2106. This magnificent estate, located between the mountainside and river in Franschhoek, just minutes from the picturesque town centre, this exclusive five-star hotel provides the ideal setting for an elegant and sophisticated private getaway. Offering superb comfort, fine dining and intuitive service to the discerning traveller. The hotel has 20 well-appointed rooms, suites and cottages and takes central position on 68 hectares of vineyards, landscaped gardens and fynbos.
Opening rates start from R7300 for a classic room and include breakfast, minibar, a winetasting and complimentary shuttle into the village centre. Click here to find out more or to book your stay

15 June - Taste the Helderberg Wine Show

Feel your tastebuds tingling? That’s in anticipation of the 2016 Taste the Helderberg Wine Show when this food and wine affair pairs perfectly with the colder winter weather and celebrates this flourishing region on Wednesday evening, 15 June 2016.

This Helderberg-centric show presents the opulent lifestyle with more than 100 premium wines to sip on and dishes from distinguished local chefs and artisanal producers. Remember, Local Is Lekker!
Venue: NH Lord Charles Hotel in Somerset West.
Cost: R100 per person. Click here for more info.

16 - 17 June - Delheim Wild Mushroom Hunt

Delheim offers avid mushroom foragers an exceptional experience of wild mushroom hunting in its private forest, for enthusiasts to unearth these elusive, seasonal delicacies and revel in fungi spotting excitement.
The foraging excursion is led by Delheim’s Nora Sperling-Thiel and Gary Goldman, a seasoned field expert and mushroom cultivator and will see intimate groups setting foot for a magical ‘walk on the wild side’, in search of these delicious gems, lurking right there under one’s nose.

The whole idea is for visitors to hone their foraging feelers and become comfortable in picking their own mushrooms, whilst embracing the lost art of seasonal foraging. After an exhilarating morning, engaging in ‘the silent hunt’ amidst towering pine trees and indigenous flora, foragers will be rewarded with a mushroom-inspired three-course lunch which promises to leave the taste buds euphoric.

Tickets cost R650 per person and includes a choice of an exclusive mushroom foraging basket or a bottle of Delheim wine and two glasses to take home; the insightful lecture on mushroom identification by fundi Gary Goldman; the forest forage, as well as the mushroom-themed three course lunch and a glass of Delheim wine with every course.
For more info visit Delhi's website.

18 - 19 June - Gents' Tea by the Sea - 12 Apostles Hotel

The ever poular and exclusive ‘Gents’ Tea by the Sea’ is back for Father’s Day, with a generous buffet fit for a king. Gents may tuck into Mini Boerie Rolls, a selection of cheeses, Biltong Scones and Bar One Macaroons, washed down with a tasting of one miniature Craft Beer Pint – or our selection of fragrant teas and coffees.
Cost: R275 pp for booking email: [email protected]

25 - 25 June - Christmas in Winter - Tulbagh

Christmas around the world is envisaged as cold and white with snow. Yet Christmas in South Africa happens in the height of Summer, a braai is hosted and people swim outdoors. While there are benefits to having Christmas in summer, rarely do we get to experience the joys of a cold, white Christmas. Tulbagh make this possible with their annual 'Christmas in Winter'. If you're mad about hand knitted, colourful jerseys while sipping eggnog by a fireplace, then head to Tulbagh on the 25- 26 June 2016.

Each year the local residents go all out and the village is decorated with lights, mistletoe and other Christmas paraphernalia. Local restaurants serve up the traditional fair of gammon, turkey and trifle while the various bars will keep you well liquidated with warm drinks of eggnog and gluhwein. Santa will be keeping his eye on you.

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