De Krans Wine Cellar Blossom Festival 2018 Wine Farms - ARA guidelines

Swing into Spring with De Krans Blossom Festival

Make your way to De Krans Wine Cellar in Calitzdorp for the annual Blossom Festival which takes place over the weekend of the 1st and 2nd of September. This time of the year the fruit trees, in particular, the apricot and peach trees, are in full bloom and it is truly a sight to behold. The Spring blossoms traditionally indicate the start of the season for the fruit and wine industries.

Visitors to De Krans will be able to experience this beautiful sight for themselves as well as enjoy a few more exciting offerings during the weekend.

What's on at the Festival

Vineyard Fun Run

Kickstart your Saturday with the Vineyard Fun Run. Jog or walk through the vineyards whilst admiring the beautiful orchards in full bloom. Participants can choose between a 5km or a 10km trail. A superb selection of wine prizes is up for grabs for various categories. The fun run will only take place on the 1st of September, and pre-booking is essential. Take a leisurely stroll through the orchards to admire the beauty of the magnificent blossoms. The perfect opportunity to capture the splendour of Spring. Fantastic wine prizes will be up for grabs for the best photographs taken at De Krans during the two-day event with the winner walking away with their weight’s worth of wine.

Farmer's Market at the Blossom Festival

Browse at leisure through the farmer’s market at De Krans, which will be open to the public on Saturday. Stock up on indigenous plants and trees, herbs, homemade products, freshly baked bread, as well as unique wines from other local boutique wine producers.

More fun activities at De Krans Wines Blossom Festival

Enjoy a Saturday filled with live music at De Krans by André Combrinck (10 am – 5 pm).
Outdoor fun can lead to working up a healthy appetite and what better excuse than to enjoy a hearty country-style meal in the comfort of the De Krans Bistro & Deli, which will be open throughout the weekend. Unfortunately, no reservations will be taken on the day, so come early to avoid missing out on a delicious brunch or lunch.
Wine and port tastings, as well as the enjoyment of port cocktails, add the final touches to what promises to be a weekend of fun and festivities, and the perfect excuse to refill your cellar for the festive season.
A Spring-inspired Champagne breakfast will be served on Sunday, accompanied by live saxophone music – the perfect ending to a fun-filled weekend. As seating is limited, pre-booking is strongly advised.