Wine events

Friday, 16 October, 2026 · 09h00-14h00 · Franschhoek

Half-Day Watercolour Painting with Claudia Faber at La Motte Ateljee

Half-day watercolour workshop on bird life with artist Claudia Faber at La Motte Ateljee in Franschhoek, 16 October 2026. Materials and a coffee and pastry break are included, and you take home your artwork and a gift bag.

La Motte Ateljee, La Motte Wine Estate, R45

R1,150 pp

Date to be announced · Fri 6pm–10pm; Sat 11am–3pm and 4pm–7pm; Sun 11am–3pm · Franschhoek

Follow the Bubbles Festival in Franschhoek

Follow the Bubbles Festival in Franschhoek runs four sessions, with each venue pairing with a Cap Classique house. A R100 session ticket includes two tastings and live entertainment.

Franschhoek

Buy your Session ticket for R100 | Buy your glass ticket R50

every last Friday of the month · until 19h00 · Franschhoek

Foundation Stone Fridays at Rickety Bridge’s Wine Tasting Centre

Foundation Stone Fridays at Rickety Bridge's Wine Tasting Centre in Franschhoek run every last Friday of the month. Enjoy a wood-fired pizza and a glass of Foundation Stone wine for R150pp, and book ahead because space is limited.

Rickety Bridge’s Wine Tasting Centre

You’ll be able to order a wood-fired pizza of your choice and a glass of Foundation Stone wine for only R150pp or take your pick from our usual tasting menu.

Date to be announced · 12:00 · Franschhoek

Chef Shirley Guy live streamed Baking Master Classes in support of the Franschhoek Hospitality Academy

Three live streamed one-hour baking master classes with Chef Shirley Guy, starting at 12:00 noon Franschhoek time. Registration is R350 per class or R950 for all three, in support of the Franschhoek Hospitality Academy.

Registration is R350 for each Baking Master Class or R950 for the three classes. | By signing up for all three classes you will automatically enter a raffle of a ‘Luscious Franschhoek Hamper’ including 500ml of Veraison’s own Extra Virgin Olive Oil, delicious spreads and jams as well as local goodies’ to the value of R950

Friday, 16 October, 2026 Friday, 30 October, 2026 · 11h00 · Robertson

Calcrete and Chablis Chardonnay Masterclass at Weltevrede Wine Estate

Taste 3 Chablis and 6 Calcrete Chardonnays in a 12-seat masterclass led by winemaker Philip Jonker. A cheese platter is included, and booking is essential.

Weltevrede Wine Estate, R317, Bonnievale

R550 pp

3 February · 10h00 - 15h00 · Franschhoek

Craft your own homemade soaps workshop at Babylonstoren

Hands-on soapmaking workshop at Babylonstoren in Franschhoek on 3 February, led by Bev Missing. Includes herb harvesting, a distillery visit, and lunch at the Tasting Room, with only 15 places.

Babylonstoren

R700 per person

17 February · 10h00 - 15h00 · Franschhoek

Juice jamming workshop at Babylonstoren

A hands-on juice workshop at Babylonstoren on 17 February, 10h00 to 15h00, limited to 15 places. Guests see the cold-pressed juice process, harvest garden produce, blend their own seasonal juice, and enjoy lunch at the Greenhouse Restaurant.

Babylonstoren

R700 per person

Date to be announced · 12h00 - 17h00 · Franschhoek

New Year’s Day Werf Farm Picnic with live music

A New Year's Day picnic on the Werf Farm lawns in Franschhoek, with live music from Newton & Co and a bottle of bubbly. Runs 12h00 to 17h00, and bookings go to reservations@boschendal.co.za.

Werf Farm Picnics, Franschhoek

PRICE: R760 double basket | R380 single basket | R125 kinds under 12

31 October 2026 · Franschhoek

Bliss Family Festival at La Paris Estate

Bliss Family Festival launches at La Paris Estate in Franschhoek on 31 October 2026, with live music, a global-inspired market, and creative activities. It offers a full-day, family-friendly festival experience, with kids under 2 free.

La Paris Estate

Adults over 16 – R850 | Children aged 2 to 16 years – R250 | Kids under 2 – FREE