South Africa, Riebeek Valley, February 2007; The annual Riebeek Valley Olive Festival will take place on 5 and 6 May 2007. It is the largest of its kind in Southern Africa.
The quaint sister towns of Riebeek Kasteel and Riebeek West which are only 5 kilometers apart will play host to a variety of activities over the diarised weekend. Noted as a highlight on the annual South African culinary calendar, the festival will offer a variety of restaurant choices and interesting market food stalls. Accommodation varying from the luxurious to the charming bed & breakfast and self-catering is also on offer.
Highlights during the weekend include:
- Olive grove tours
- Olive and olive oil tastings
- Wine cellar tours and wine tastings
- Cheese tastings
- Farmers market offering local olive products, fresh produce and local delicacies
- Olive inspired menus at the participating restaurants
- Art exhibitions
- Performances by well-known musicians
Says Lise Manley, spokesperson for the Riebeek Valley Olive Festival:- “The festival is a celebration of all that the beautiful Swartland district has to offer Capetonians and out-of-towners. The district’s Riebeek Valley is a superlative local tourist destination offering award winning olive oils and wines. It’s an opportunity for visitors to meet the people of the valley, experience their country lifestyle and sample their local produce that they have to offer.
The Riebeek Valley is located in the Swartland district and is only an hour’s drive from Cape Town.
For more information on the Riebeek Valley Olive Festival call 022 448 1584, email festival@riebeeck-kasteel.co.za or visit www.riebeekvalley.info.
