First Friday’s Riebeek Valley Returns 5 – 7 March with Summer’s Last Fling

SHOP. EAT. ART! WITH A FULL WEEKEND PROGRAMME

First Fridays-Riebeek Valley on the West Coast Way is held on the first Friday of each month.

This is a community initiative to promote Riebeek Valley tourism and hospitality through the enjoyment of good food, wine, olives and art. The red carpet is rolled out to visitors and locals to explore Riebeek Valley’s shops, galleries and restaurants. Expect micro-happenings and pop-up art experiences as part of an exciting sunset walkabout through the village!

Be sure not to miss the First Fridays Summer’s Last Fling Weekend on 5-7 March 2021

You’ll never be bored in Riebeek Valley. Here’s a 2-Day plan jam packed with ideas with top things to do:

DAY 1

11h00              Arrival and check in at 11am at the many top accommodation places you can find here.

12h00              Olive and Wine Pairing at Kloovenburg Olive & Wine Estate

13h00-14h00    Country Lunch Kloovenburg Wine & Olive Estate

14h15              Meerhof Winery Wine Tasting With A View or Het Vlock – also offering a stunning view

15h30              Allesverloren’s Fine old Vintage Tasting

DAY 2

8h00                Breakfast at your chosen accommodation place or at one of the many small eateries

9h00                Walk through town to many art places and small shops

10h30              Olive Oil Tasting at Olive Boutique

11h30              Lunch at Bouchon Rouge Brasserie

Riebeek Valley is home to the towns of Riebeek West, Riebeek Kasteel, Riebeeksriver and Hermon.

Find Riebeek Kasteel on the West Coast Way Tractor Route.

Distance from Cape Town: 86.1km
Where: N7
Open 7 days a week | Free entry
Contact: [email protected]  | www.riebeekvalley.info

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