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2: The Rust-en-Vrede gallery in Durbanville is hosting a market to showcase some of the Western Cape’s best ceramic artists; call 021 976 4691 or visit rust-en-vrede.com.
2: Enjoy artisanal food, local music and a magnificent variety of gin at the Fitch & Leedes Gin & Tonic Festival in Umhlanga, north of Durban. Tickets start at R140 from webtickets.co.za; go to gandtfest.com.
8: Taste the Helderberg is a showcase of excellent local food and wine at NH The Lord Charles Hotel in Somerset West. Tickets for R150 include a glass, tastings and delicious chocolate; call 021 886 8275 or go to wineroute.co.za.
8–17: Art lovers will delight in workshops, live performances, exhibitions, films and more at the
Hermanus FynArts Festival. Go to hermanusfynarts.co.za for the programme.
13: Join a mushroom workshop with local grower Kotie van Tonder at Babylonstoren in
Simondium. Tickets cost R700 and include lunch at the Bakery. Go to babylonstoren.com.
13: The Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show Public Tasting at the CTICC in Cape Town showcases prestigious South African wines. Tickets start at R180; check out trophywineshow.co.za.
15–17: Escape to Wakkerstroom, Mpumalanga for the 5th Art and Craft Ramble. Book hands-on courses, demos and talks or simply enjoy items on sale; call 083 452 3363 or take a look at artramblewakkerstroom.co.za.
15–17: Visit the Calitzdorp Winter Festival for local food and wine in gorgeous surroundings; go to calitzdorpwinterfestival.co.za. Youth Day 16: 16 & 17: Visit Rooi Fijnwyn in Pretoria East for red wines and port from a variety of boutique wineries. Enjoy food-and-wine pairings, live music and fun for the kids. Tickets cost R160; call 082 335 5659 or go to fijnwyn.co.za. Happy Father’s Day! 17: July issue of Home on sale.
18: 29 June – 1 July: Shop at specialist stalls, attend demos and outdoor expos, and sample freshly prepared delicacies at the SPAR Kirkwood Wildsfees near Port Elizabeth; call 042 230 0066 or go to wildsfees.co.za.
29 June – 8 July: Sports enthusiasts, adventurers and, of course, oyster fans will love the Pick n Pay Knysna Oyster Festival; go to oysterfestival.co.za.