Calitzdorp Port & Wine Festival
Thank you !
Our historic Klein Karoo village, embraced by the Swartberg, Rooiberg and Gamkaberg mountains was “full to the rafters” the weekend of 16th – 18th June for our ABSA Calitzdorp Port and Wine Festival. A full and diverse programme was enjoyed by all at our local cellars and the historic Calitzdorp Station. The local wine cellars, Axe Hill, Boplaas, Calitzdorp Wine Cellar, De Krans, Du’SwaRoo, Peter Bayly, TTT Cellars and Withoek, the festival hosts, thank everyone who supported the Festival and hope you all had a great and wonderful experience in our town.
The premier events showcasing olive oil and olives, wine and port with food (Boerekos, Port, Bollywood and Ballroom), the port and wine pairings with chocolate and cheese and the exploration of the different styles of Port were almost all sold out. The auction of the special port blended for the Festival was successful, and a few bargains were available. Many Festival visitors enjoyed our Biodiversity exhibition and presentations, the historical treasure hunt through the village, the evening candlelight meander through town and the pipe organ recitals. The wide and diverse offering of quality lifestyle market and food stalls satisfied most visitors and the stall holders have expressed their thanks for the support and custom received from the Festival visitors. Local Klein Karoo musicians entertained Festival visitors with their talented performances at our music venues and there was a steady flow of visitors through our art galleries. The Port Dance and Long Table Brunch were favourites with many and the organisors of these events are grateful for the support and attendance as they have obtained much needed funding for various community based projects. Most local restaurants and bars were packed to capacity as Festival visitors enjoyed our local Karoo and Portuguese themed menus.
The next Festival
Many Festival visitors and stall holders are already enquiring when we will hold the next “Portfees”. Normally the (ABSA) Calitzdorp Port & Wine Festival is held every two years. During the next several weeks the organising committee will assess the overall logistics, infrastructure, demand and support available to determine and establish our way forward.
AS SOON AS A DECISION IS MADE AND DATES CONFIRMED – THIS WEBSITE WILL ANNOUNCE THEM.
Calitzdorp is still calling !
Do not wait for our decision on when we will present the next Festival. Our town always has much to offer. Please, we invite you to visit us at anytime of the year. Our region has a unique biodiversity with rare flora and fauna which you will enjoy during any visit.. We are conveniently located on Route 62 and are connected to the rest of our land by good roads which wind through the most beautiful poorts, cross over majestic passes with wonderful scenery you have to see, to understand our love for it.
Our renowned ports and wines are always available from the local cellars. Our restuarants willing to serve you and we have a wide range of top quality accommodations in various guesthouses and B&B’s. Come to Calitzdorp now, you will not be sorry and your visit will serve as an ideal practise run for our next Festival.
Info supplied by Calitzdorp Port & Wine Festival Webiste