FIFTH ANNUAL WACKY WINE WEEKEND

This year marks the fifth anniversary of the Robertson Wine Valley’s biggest annual wine festival. The ever-popular Wacky Wine Weekend is taking place from 6 – 8 June 2008. And this year, visitors can expect even more festivity and celebration… with over 40 participating wineries showcasing their wares, as well as a variety of other key attractions, including old favourites and novel experiences.

Apart from all the established activities such as: the half-marathon, mountain bike challenge, boat trips, tractor trips, sunset game drives, live music and ‘meet-the-winemaker’ tastings, there will also be a number of new and exciting events. Dashing into town for the event, The Ferrari Club will be parading their fleet of hottest ‘toys’. Or if visitors have more of a predilection towards balancing on eyebeams and tight-rope sleight-of-foot tricks, they will love the acrobatic performances of the Zip-Zap Circus (performers from previously disadvantaged backgrounds, who have cultivated their talent through this outreach medium). Those nostalgic and yearning for a ‘blast from the past’ will most likely enjoy old-fashioned side-car motorcycle rides. A magnificent, kaleidoscopic display of fireworks will also light up the heavens.

Once again, a gastronomic extravaganza of gourmet treats will be on offer. With such a wide variety of delicious morsels, visitors will be spoilt for choice: traditional ‘boerekos, riverside picnics, Italian cuisine, potjiekos and sushi are just a few of the mouth-watering treats that will be available.

And while the adults are revelling in all the above, as always, there will be a wide range of children’s activities in Robertson to keep the little ones happy, from feeding farm animals to fishing, face-painting, pony rides and ‘kettie’ target shooting... to mention but a few.

The “Taste Responsibly” campaign will be fully operational again. The popular ‘Buddy Bus’ - enabling visitors to rent a taxi for the day for a minimum of 10 people – will be available. This must, however, be booked in advance. A shuttle service will also be on offer and tickets for the Shuttle Service will be on sale at the Tourism Office and at allocated bus stops.

Join us for a winter weekend getaway at the Wacky Wine Weekend in the Robertson Wine Valley – where the fun never stops!

Cost: A R40.00 passport must be purchased at one’s first port-of-call (that is, ANY of the participating wineries) Includes: a stylish tasting glass, goodie bag with some great surprises, as well as the program that will contain some very special offers. All other activities during the Wacky Wine Weekend will be pay-as-you-go with many of the activities free of charge.

For more information contact the Robertson Wine Valley on (023) 626 3167, e-mail: manager@robertsonwinevalley.com or visit www.wackywineweekend.com


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