Franschhoek ‘Magic of Bubbles’ Cap Classique and Champagne Festival

Now in its fifth successful year, the Franschhoek ‘Magic of Bubbles’ Cap Classique and Champagne Festival will once again be welcoming visitors to celebrate all things sparkling in December. The event, which takes place from 2 to 4 December is definitely something to mark off on your calender.

The event gives visitors the chance to taste some of France’s best Champagnes alongside the finest Cap Classiques to emerge from South Africa. Renowned wineries participating in this popular festival include Backsberg, Colmant, Graham Beck Wines, Krone, La Motte, Morena, Môreson, Pierre Jourdan, Simonsig, Steenberg, Topiary Wines and Villiera. World renowned Champagnes will be represented by brands such as Billecart Salmon, Tribaut and Veuve Clicquot.

The grand marquee is where all the action is at this event – situated on the sprawling lawns surrounding Franschhoek’s famous Huguenot Monument – as here you’ll find Cap Classique and Champagne stalls interspersed with local restaurants offering delicious delicacies to match. The main marquee will also feature live entertainment to keep you in a jolly mood.


Times for the event are as follows: Friday 18:00 onwards, Saturday 12:00 onwards, Sunday 12:00 onwards.


Tickets for the event cost R180 per person and can be bought online from Webtickets.


For more information phone 021 876 2861 or visit www.franschhoek.org.za.

Backsberg Summer Picnic Concerts Line-Up

One of my favourite things to do in summer is park-off on a well manicured lawn, somewhere beautiful, with a picnic for two and listen to music – long story short, I love picnic concerts! (Guys: Hint hint* awesome date alert*). Backsberg Estate Cellars has just released their line-up for their summer concert series at the farm.

The Backsberg Picnic Concerts will showcase some of the best musicians South Africa has to offer on their stunning farm near Paarl, in the heart of the Cape winelands. The concerts will take place on Sundays from 28 Nov – 13 Jan. Doors open from15h00 and the concert starts at 17h00.
 
Pack your blanket and some munchies and settle in for an evening of entertainment – if you’re feeling a little peckish and don’t want to lug food along you can also grab a pre-made picnic basket from the farm restaurant.


Pre-sale tickets for the concerts and picnics go on sale on Friday 5 November from www.ticketbreak.co.za and at selected Musica outlets.

Tickets are R85 or R150 with a picnic and R100 at the gate. Children under 12 years get in free, when accompanied by their parents.


Take a look at the full line-up poster below: