Looking for a fun day out in the Winelands? The Stellenbosch Harvest Parade will roll through the Eikestad this Saturday (February 1, 2025) in a joyful celebration that marks the beginning of the wine harvest season.
The harvest parade has been part of the town's social calendar for nearly 50 years, and both locals and visitors are encouraged to line the oak-lined streets of this energetic university town
The parade will follow its traditional route once again this year, starting at 9 am from the Toy and Miniature Museum in Market Street. It then makes its way along Alexander, Bird, Church and Plein Streets to arrive at the town hall at 9.30 am for the official blessing of the harvest and a note of gratitude for winelands workers. The procession then returns along its route to the starting point.
'The Harvest Parade is one of the most beautiful expressions of our wine culture and community spirit,' says Elmarie Rabe, manager of Stellenbosch Wine Routes. It's a day to celebrate not only the vineyards and the wines we are so proud of but also the incredible people behind the scenes who bring the magic to life. We're thrilled to welcome visitors to Stellenbosch to experience this unforgettable event.'
Can't you make it? Taste the terroir at Cultivar Wine Bar at Time Out Market Cape Town!