GARDEN ROUTE NEWS - The second annual Craft Beer and Wine Festival will be hosted at ReedValley today, Saturday 2 December.
The goal of the festival is to raise funds for the Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk van Afrika.
Last year's event, which took place at the ATKV amphitheatre in Hartenbos, was a tremendous success with visitors from all over the Garden Route attending the festival.
One of the highlights of this year's event will be the acclaimed seven-piece live salsa band, Kanimambo, from Cape Town offering a unique and diverse sound that will make you want to mambo!
Doors will open at 18:30 with the concert starting at 20:00.
Tickets are available at R150 per person and can be bought online at www.reedvalley.com/shows.
Kanimambo recently played at ReedValley's "One Night In Portugal" event that was attended by Portuguese delegates from across South Africa and they had the crowd on their feet until the small hours.
Don't miss out and be sure to book online to avoid disappointment.
The weekend's activities will start with a gala event tonight (Friday). The evening will consist of a fundraising dinner and auction with the proceeds going to the Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk van Afrika.
Apart from a delectable three-course dinner that will be prepared by the ReedValley kitchen, guests can also look forward to a performance by the magnetic Michael Lindt.
This versatile singer/songwriter not only composes the majority of his own songs but has also written songs for major artists Kurt Darren, Nicholis Louw, Romanz and Julius Magan.
The gala event will start at 18:00 and tickets are available on the shows page of the ReedValley website or at 3@1at R200 per person.
Saturday, 2 December promises to be a fun-filled day with stalls opening at 10:00. Entry to the festival between 10:00 and 18:00 is free and everyone is welcome.
Last year the beer tent sold more than 800 tickets and Mossel Bay brewery, Glenhoff, will again be at the festival to supply locals with their favourite brew.
Pretoria-based brewery, Zeppelin Craft Brewery, will also be joining the festival and whether you prefer a Blonde, IPA or Stout – they've got something for all beer lovers. Not into beer?
Don't worry - the Zeppelin team will also be presenting a craft gin on the day.
With a large play area and jungle gym for the children, ReedValley's export wine range and authentic Portuguese cuisine, a tea garden, and plenty of stalls, the festival will offer something for the entire family.
Many of last year's core exhibitors are taking part again and the organising committee is looking forward to welcoming Glenhoff, Campworld Safari Outdoor Centre, Volkswagen and Toyota back to this year's event.
For more information about the festival, contact Pieter Erasmus Sr (mosspe@telkomsa.net; 082 571 2947) or Pieter Erasmus, Jr (pmerasmus@gmail.com; 079 665 2908).
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