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National Pinotage Day, Stellenbosch 10 October The South African wine industry pays tribute to our country’s most famous grape varietal and wine. Simonsig wine estate, which forms part of the region’s new Pinotage Root, serves up a special two-course lunch with pinotage. Where? Simonsig, Kromme Rhee Road Cost R250pp Contact simonsig.co.za wine@simonsig.co.za 021 888 4900

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church here, 7km southwest of Mossel Bay, is hosting a variety concert and cake-decorating competition (Friday night) with a proper platteland bazaar complete with a cheese-and-wine tasting on the Saturday. There are big prizes to be won. Contact 082 857 5016 (Lienkie)

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Good Food & Wine Show, Durban 30 October-1 November 2015 Food demos, top local and international chefs, great food and wine, and family fun. Where? Durban Exhibition Centre Contact goodfoodandwine show.co.za

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presided over by Lorraine Swanepoel, one of the participants in the television cooking show Kokkedoor. Where? Reformed Church hall, Sarel Cilliers Street Time 09:00-19:00 ( WednesdayFriday), 09:00-14:00 (Saturday) Contact delmasmall.co.za 082 928 4317 (Ria) 072 746 8713 (Jetske)

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Dankfees, Vanrhynsdorp 7 November 2015 The Gifberg ward of the Dutch Reformed Church hosts its annual bazaar. Where? Church hall Contact 027 219 1027

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Street Festival, Winterton 7 November 2015 This town in the Central Drakensberg closes off its main street for the day and treats visitors to unusual stalls, Zulu traditional dances, music (including the Drakensberg Boys’ Choir), vintage cars, a merry-go-round and good food. Contact 082 548 9910 (Annali) or 036 488 1620 (stalls)