Celebrate Robertson Wine Valley in Spring on the banks of the Breede River at the 13th annual Wine on the River festival.
During the weekend of 26 - 28 October 2018, the banks of the Breede River on Goudmyn Farm will come alive with the valley’s esteemed winemakers, local chefs and producers. This picturesque centralized festival gives consumers the opportunity to taste award-winning wines from over 30 wineries. Unwind, relax and enjoy fresh country air, beautiful scenery and warm spring sunshine with an array of delightful treats, local country cuisines and great music.
This idyllic, open-air spring festival is a wine focused event. family event. Explore the #TastetheLifestyle tent with an exciting line up of tutored wine tasting with a local winemaker focusing on a specific cultivar of the valley hosted by the Cape Wine Academy. Hop on a Wine Safari truck for a journey to a wine farm. The young will be entertained with a dedicated kids-area, horse rides and boat cruises.
Pre-Sales at Webtickets
Friday: R150 pp
Saturday: R220 pp
Sunday: R150
Weekend Pass: R300 pp
On-Site Sales R50 pp will be added.
Friday, 26 October | 12:00 - 18:00
Saturday, 27 October | 09:00 - 18:00
Sunday, 28 October | 10:00 - 15:00
Wine on the River Festival guide and tips
Stay Safe
Book your transport in advance at Webtickets
Consume enough snacks and water
This weekend, eating is not cheating… all the tasting and exploring that you will be doing is
sure to work up an appetite. Ensure that you stop for regular snack breaks at one of the many
delightful food spots at this year’s festival.
Clear your boot to stock up with loads of items from the valley
There is no point in tasting and experiencing all of the wonderful offerings of the valley if you are
not able to stock up at the Bulkwine Tent on some of it to take home. Ensure that there is enough trunk space in your vehicle to avoid this dilemma.
Have your phone charged at all times
There are many reasons why having your phone charged is must… calling transport, finding a
friend and of course, taking lots of selfies! @RobertsonWineV
Know your alcohol intake limit
Eat wholesome snacks, hydrate with Healthy Mineral Water and take a break from the alcohol, if
you are experiencing the following symptoms: not being able to walk on a straight line & seeing
double and having difficulty with the pronunciation of “Cabernet Sauvignon”.
Let’s talk about wine!
A little bit of wine knowledge goes a long way as it can open doors to new flavours and styles
that will take your palate on an adventure. Start the conversation with these talking points:
º What cultivar and vintage is this?
º What is the terroir of the vineyards (where the grapes were grown)?
º Did this wine have any contact with barrels? For how long?
º What aromas should I look out for?
º What can I pair with this wine at home?
º Where is this wine available in my home town?
From Cape Town take the N1 towards Worcester. Take the R60 turn off right towards Robertson. Robertson is about 40km further. Drive through the town of Robertson. At the traffic circle, turn right on the R317 towards Bonnievale. Festival Site is on Goudmyn Farm 13km further on your right hand side.
Please note that the festival area has a rough terrain and as such is not disabled-friendly. However with assistance from friends, some visitors will be able to guide themselves satisfactory. Special parking bays closer to the entrance can be booked in advance - kindly contact events@robertsonwinevalley.com
Return trips available on Saturday, 27 October 2018 from four towns to the festival site at R120pp. Book via Webtickets.
Download shuttle schedule here.
Convenient designated parking areas will be clearly sign-posted en route.
Shuttle services to Robertson are available. More information from A2B Tours here.
On Saturday and Sunday of the festival, guests can enjoy a bird's eye view of our valley's beautiful vineyards, river and mountain ranges, with a 3min ride from Overberg Aviation. Pre-Book your ticket on QKR! app or on the weekend at the Robertson Wine Valley Info stall for R300pp.
Robertson Wine Valley supports the ARA campaign. This campaign is focused on the prevention of the negative consequences of alcohol abuse. More information here.
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All trips are taken on own risk and that neither the Robertson Wine Valley, the organisers, staff, members nor companies used or their driver(s) will be responsible for any injuries or losses that may occur.
In compliance with the laws of responsible serving of alcohol; Wine WILL NOT be served to intoxicated guests. Drunk or disorderly guests will not be permitted to remain on the premises Your safety is our concern – please taste responsibly – DON'T DRINK & DRIVE.
