South Africa Travel

Wednesday, January 10, 2007

Picnic Festival in Simondium, Paarl

Picnic Festival to be held at Bien Donné Farm in Simondium, Paarl: The second Cape Country PICNIC FESTIVAL will be held on the beautiful Bien Donné Farm in Simondium, between Paarl and Franschhoek on 23 – 25 February 2007. The festival promises to be a feast for family and friends. If you like summer days, great food and wine and classic music – this festival is for you!


The event is organised by CADEK Media, who also coordinates the Stellenbosch Wine Festival (2003 - 2006). The Picnic Festival is for the whole family and will run over 3 days, Friday 23, Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 February 2007.

Three of the Best sunset concerts: This year Friday evening is set aside for a sunset picnic & concert. South Africa’s 3 tenors Danie Niehaus, Mathys Roets, Kevin Leo and their band will set the mood with their “Three of the Best” showcase. Tickets for this concert is R80.00 per person and must be pre-booked by phoning CADEK Media on 0861 222 335. The gates open at 16:00 and the main act will start at 20:00.

Buy all your picnic bites and goodies from the exhibitors and food stalls. You’ll find a feast of delicacies, and wine. Relax and linger on the large lawns surrounded by oak trees, spend quality time with family and friends and enjoy the classic live background music performed by various local artists.

Browse through the Food stalls and taste the latest at the Wine stalls. Other attractions include: Picnic & Outdoor gear, kiddies entertainment, Helicopter flips, organised games, climbing wall, quad bikes, family fun cycle on the farm and more.

Tickets for Saturday 24 Feb and Sunday 25 Feb are R45.00 per person and Kids 12 & under enter for free. Buy your tickets before the festival to avoid any queues. No Food or Alcohol will be admitted at the gate. Bring your basic picnic essentials (e.g. blanket, cutlery and umbrella).

Call the Organiser if you wish to exhibit or for more info Tel: 0861 222 335.

Related Links:
Cape Winelands
Cape Wine Routes
Cape Winelands Accommodation

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