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Can you smell it? The South African Cheese Festival is almost here! Beginning on Saturday, April 24 and ending on Tuesday, April 27, you’ll be able to experience the festival of a lifetime.
Whether you’re on a South African honeymoon or a South African family vacation, the Cheese Festival has something exciting for everyone—no matter their age.
From renowned cheese makers to food connoisseurs, and prestigious wine makers to fabulous live bands, the South African Cheese Festival is an event that savors everything wonderful and delightfully tasty in life.
The festival grounds will feature eight different areas of interest including . . .
- The Cheese Emporium: From soft to hard and strong to mild, the Cheese Emporium is choc-full of irresistible cheese textures, flavors, and smells. Your palette will delight in the mere sight of the wide spectrum of rich cheeses to savor. And what’s better to compliment your cheese tasting frenzy than a glass of dessert wine, a slice of cured meat, or a delectable piece of chocolate?
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The Cheese Market: Housing cheeses made from traditional aging methods, as well as an assortment of savory cured meats, The Cheese Market celebrates an irresistible fusion of salty and savory flavors. Purchase from a variety of earthy cheeses and meats and enjoy them in the market square.
- The Mall: Abundant with a variety of nuts, olives, homemade preserves, bread, toppings, and wine, you’re sure to find your basket filling up in no time with delightful goodies. Purchase an olive tree or taste these delectable fruits in all their glory–from olive pastes to olive oils, and tapenades to olive jams.
- The Cooking Pot: Learn from the world-famous culinary and wine masters themselves, and meet international entertainment and travel icons at The Cooking Pot. From names such as Soli Philander, Beyers Truter, and the food editors from Sarie & Sarie Kos Magazine, you’ll discover something new and exciting around every corner.
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The Kids: Rest assured knowing your little ones are under safe watch and having the time of their lives in the Cheese Festival’s kids area while you enjoy stress-free shopping and tasting experiences. Equipped with jumping castles, face painting, color competitions, and more, the Kids area is the simplest way to put a smile on your child’s face.
- Renault & Kia Milk Factory: Before you drop your little ones off at The Kids station, awe-inspire them with a visit to the Renault & Kia Milk Factory. Here, the whole family can learn how milk is created in a step by step process from cows, sheep, or goats, as well as learn how to make butter and cottage cheese the old-fashioned way.
- Gourmet Lane & Ladismith Cheese Music Gazebo: When you’re all cheesed out, relish in the delightful flavors of fresh oysters, marinated herrings, and savory sauces, all while enjoying the eclectic sounds of the band BRAWOU!
- Dairy Square & Music Spot: At the Diary Square & Music Spot, you can enjoy your recent purchases at a quaint picnic table with the soft sounds of the festival in the air and a delectable beer in your glass.
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If you’re a cheese-tasting fanatic, you’ll be happy to know that (nearly) every cheese you can imagine will be featured at the festival. With 70% of the festival grounds reserved for cheese exhibitors, 15% for wine, beverage, and spirits exhibitors, and the other 15% for cheese-complementing product exhibitors, cheese takes center stage.
And after an exciting day (or weekend for the cheese die-hards) at the glorious cheese festival, extend your trip with a visit to the culturally rich Cape Town, the rolling vineyards of Paarl, or the quaint villages of Franschoek.
Have you experienced a cheese festival? Tell us about it in our comments section.
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We took a trip out to the festival last year. It was very very busy, but despite this and some long queues it was well worth it. Great opportunity to get to visit some of the less well know prodcuers.
Yes Paul, I agree. It does get very very busy. But the cheese and atmosphere is spectacular!