The summer holidays are mere days away, so it’s time to start putting together your plans for the festive season. The Western Cape will be hosting a wide range of activities and festivals for you and your family to enjoy over this special time of the year.
The Malmesbury Christmas Light Festival takes place on 2 December. Join the community in the delightful town of Malmesbury and enjoy a street parade, carols and of course, the grand “switching on” of the Christmas lights. You can also look forward to finishing up your Christmas shopping at the Christmas market. The market is open from 15h00 to 22h00. For more information, call Malmesbury Tourism on 022 487 1133.
The Paarl Festival of Lights takes place from 2 to 4 December. This festival for the whole family will include performances by local artists, a merry-go-round and some fabulous shopping opportunities. Call 021 863 3555 for more information.
The Cap Classique and Champagne Festival takes over Franschhoek from 2 to December. Celebrating champagne, and all the culinary delights that accompany it well, the Cap Classique will showcase a wide range of champagnes and gourmet cuisine. Restaurants in Franschhoek are compiling special menus for the event, and you can enjoy a wonderland of specials at Franschhoek’s stylish boutiques. It all takes place at Franschhoek Monument and you can call 021 876 2861 for more information.
Spier will celebrate the festive season with a dazzling display of lights and a diverse collection of artistic performances at the Festival of White Lights. This festival takes place on 9 December at Spier Wine Estate. With tickets costing R100 for adults and just R60 for children under the age of 12, this festival includes a fabulous picnic on the lawns, fire-dancers, musical performances and a magnificent display of light installations. Book your tickets at Computicket for this fabulous festival.
Observatory Village Green will host the annual OBZ festival from 9 to 11 December. The largest street festival of its kind in Southern Africa, the OBZ festival will host a number of top South African musical acts, including aKING and Gazelle. Street performers, visual arts displays and numerous other entertainment options will make up this eclectic showcase of arts and culture. Visit the festival website for more information.
