New flavours for Karoo Food Festival in Cradock

All appetites are catered for in the 5th Karoo Food Festival in Cradock this weekend, 27-30 April 2017. Extra ingredients spice up the tried and tested festival recipe of masterclasses, demos, tastings, markets and foodie farm tours.

A fresh adrenalin-rush is guaranteed by the spate of sporting fixtures and open opportunities in and around Cradock the same weekend. These include the Swaershoek MTB Race (Sunday), a canoe marathon, trail running, golf, a 4x4 routes (Saturday), flyfishing (open waters), whitewater rafting and a jukskei tournament.

For the festival day market (28 and 29 April) The Palms in Dundas Street offers a sprawling precinct with lots of outdoor seating under old trees and shady nooks. The professional demo kitchen, wine-tasting hall, ballroom and customised braai area all create a stylish ambience.

Two night markets (Karoo Tapas on 28 April and Karoo OppieKole on 29 April) will take place in the Theron du Plessis Event Tent at Cradock High School, accompanied by stoep-stories and live music on the side.

The Sunday Special is a fun braai challenge featuring Slow Food chefs and local talents. The audience gets to taste a selection and votes for the winner.

For the full programme go to https://karoofoodfestival. weebly.com