Set aside 7 and 8 May this year as a weekend to indulge your senses.
The 11th Riebeek Valley Olive Festival will be held over this weekend, showcasing the best of the food, wine, art and music of the twin Swartland towns of Riebeek Kasteel and Riebeek West.
Last year’s winner of the West Coast Tourism Awards in the ‘Tourism Event’ category, the Riebeek Valley Olive Festival centres on this hallowed fruit, offering every imaginable twist on olives and olive oils, preserves and tapenades, as well as a wide selection of olive-based beauty products.
The Valley will also offer visitors the chance to taste its wines and chat to its winemakers and cellar masters, while foodies can sample fare from French haute cuisine to rustic country-style cooking.
Events and activities running throughout the weekend will include art exhibitions, performance-art shows, music, dance and acting, while informal market stalls will offer everything from food-on-the-move to handcrafted jewellery, clothing and collectibles.
For more information, contact Nichola Hodgson on 082 896 5022 or nichola@phatcatz.co.za.
Accommodation and restaurant information can be found at www.riebeekvalley.info.
