Cape Town Events June 2010

• 11th June - 8.30pm: Uruguay v France
• 14th June - 8.30pm: Italy v Paraguay
• 18th June - 8.30pm: England v Algeria
• 21st June - 1.30pm: Portugal v Korea DPR
• 24th June - 8.30pm: Cameroon v Netherlands

Wineries from Ashton, Bonnievale, McGregor and Robertson host not only wine tastings, but also extra activities, which includes outdoor, sport, adventure, family-fun, kiddo stuff, live music, fine dining to name but a few.

The wine farms participating in this fun-filled family event are Nitida, Meerendal, Hillcrest, Durbanville Hills, Diemersdal, De Grendel, D’Aria, Bloemendal and Altydgedacht.

Festival goers will yet again flock to this special winter event to warm the cockles of the heart with home-made soup and just-baked artisanal bread perfectly matched with red wine from the valley’s cellars.

Alan Committie (SA)
Craig Hill (Scotland)
Riaad Moosa (SA)
The Raymond and Mr Timpkins Revue (UK)
Paul Zerdin (UK)
Ndumiso Lindi (SA)
Mario Queen of the Circus (USA)
Al Prodgers (SA)
Paul Morocco (USA)

Features include:

• 24 countries showcased in 24 pavilions across 10 000m2;
• Tourism, trade and sport exhibits;
• VIP/business hospitality suites;
• live music and entertainment across seven stages as well as roving artists.
• Fashion shows and an exclusive interactive fashion zone.
• Other inter-active zones: TravelZone (travel destinations), TechZone (latest games and technology), FitZone (Health & fitness products), KidZone (restaurant with supervised play area).
• Special soccer viewing areas to ensure all visitors (and their families) join in the soccer fever and participate in a day of fun and entertainment.

Apart from classical music concerts various art exhibitions are planned for this weekend, as well as wine tastings presented by top Overberg wine estates. Restaurants in the village will offer various winter dishes and meals prepared by "celebrity" chefs.

Artists performing include popular soprano Zanne Stapelberg, mezzo-soprano Minette Du Toit-Pearce, violinist Suzanne Martens, cellist Peter Martens, pianist Philippus and the South African Youth Choir under the baton of Andre van der Merwe promises to be one of the highlights of the festival.

Then Saturday morning, 19 June, sees the half marathon, fun run and mountain bike race take place at the Napier High School school.

The Miss Napier competition and Mej Patatrantjie will also be held on the Saturday morning this year (in the middle of the athletics field, weather depending).

After prize giving in the afternoon, the festivities continue at the school, however the rest of the village comes alive as well, with open gardens, vintage cars, wine and beer tastings and much more.

Browse through the arts, crafts, photographic exhibitions, art galleries and quaint shops.
Enjoy cheese, Belgian chocolate and olive tastings or join in the chilli eating and various other competitions happening.
Jumping castles, pony rides, face painting are just some of the activities that will keep the little ones entertained.

Join the winemakers and their staff for wine tastings, cellar tours and a variety of activities.

The "Rock with Santa Party" on Saturday evening is not to be missed. Jive to the sounds of live music, enjoy much merriment and of course good company!