Bastille Festival in Franschhoek
2011-06-30
THE Franschhoek Wine Valley, South Africa’s Gourmet Capital, will once again be hosting the annual Bastille Festival over the weekend of 16 and 17 July, where locals and visitors will be celebrating the Valley’s French Huguenot heritage. The Food and Wine Marquee (open from 12:00 until 17:00) is always the focal point which draws people to the hub of activity. This popular meeting place allows visitors the chance to meet up with friends while enjoying fine wines from some of Franschhoek’s award-winning wine estates and indulge in mouth-watering dishes created by the Valley’s highly acclaimed chefs. Delicious food on offer includes oysters, sushi, hand-made chocolate and fresh salmon trout from the area. A highlight this year is Le Marche Français, or French Corner Market, in the town hall, which includes a showcase of delicious Franschhoek artisanal food and fare, as well as fun-filled kiddies’ activities. Not to be missed is the festival’s wide-ranging sporting element featuring the usual, popular traditions and activities of boules - the largest and longest running boules competition of its kind, The Waiters’ Race, the Franschhoek minstrel parade, fencing, as well as the ever popular barrel-rolling contest. A farmers’ market, craft market stalls, musicians and children’s activities are also included in the line-up. Evening events will take place at Col’Cacchio and The Station Pub, with top DJ’s and live acts lined up to ensure that festivities continue well into the night. For those wanting to appreciate French heritage in comfort, the Screening Room at Le Quartier Français will be screening French movies throughout the weekend. Living up to its reputation of being the country’s Gourmet Capital, Franschhoek’s award-winning restaurants will also be offering special menus exclusively prepared for the festival. Help paint the town red, white and blue and join in ‘A Celebration of Freedom’.
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