A feast of olives at the Riebeeck Valley Olive Festival
The Olive Emporium, located in the centre of Riebeek Kasteel, will host local South African olive producers who have a wide array of produce to sample and to purchase - all under one roof. The well-known Riebeek Valley wines from the local cellars, artisanal beers, an abundance of good local food and live entertainment will be available at the emporium throughout the weekend of 3 and 4 May, 2014.
From the centralised Olive Emporium you can make your way on one of the free shuttles and tractor trips to the other participating venues where a wide array of olive produce, olive body products, entertainment, food and good old-fashioned and down-to-Earth Riebeek hospitality awaits.
An early-bird passport, which includes a complimentary tasting glass, valid for the entire weekend, will give you access to the participating wine farms, the Olive Emporium and the Olive Boutique. A passport can be bought for R100 online via www.webtickets.co.za or on the day at the eight participating venues, including the Olive Emporium.
You can break away and make a weekend of the festival by booking accommodation at one of the valleys many establishments by calling Riebeek Valley tourism on +27 (0)22 448 1545.
Participating venues are:
• Allesverloren;
• Het Vlock Kasteel;
• Kloovenberg;
• Mount Abora;
• Pulpit Rock;
• Riebeek Cellars;
• The Olive Boutique; and
• The Olive Emporium.
Times:
• 3 May: 10am to 5pm.
• 4 May: 10am to 4pm.
For more information call +27 (0)22 448 1545 or mail moc.liamg@lavitsefevilo.
