July flashes
29 June – 1 July: Visit the Pretoria Botanical Gardens for the Beer, Biltong and Boerewors Festival! Tickets cost R100 at plankton.mobi; call 082 046 6912.
9 July – 5 August: The Jive Cape Town Funny Festival returns to the Baxter Theatre with some of SA’s top comedians. Get tickets from R160 at webtickets.co.za; call 021 685 7880.
12–15: Appreciate artists from across the country at the Turbine Art Fair at Turbine Hall in Newtown, Johannesburg. Get tickets from R100 at webtickets.co.za; call 011 575 3890. August issue of Home on sale! 16:
20–21: Warm up to winter at the Breedekloof Soetes en Sop Festival! Various cellars and estates in the area will showcase their best wines paired with hearty soups. Tickets cost R160 from webtickets.co.za; call 023 349 1791.
21–22: If you’re looking to own or invest in property, don’t miss the Property Buyer Show at the Durban Exhibition Centre. Find out about new developments, compare prices and talk to lenders; call 021 700 3596 or go to propertybuyershow.com.
26: Indulge in Cabernet Sauvignon and gourmet food at La Petite Ferme’s Chefs and the Vine series in Franschhoek. Winemaker Wikus Pretorius will lead you in a tutored tasting followed by a four-course meal. To book a spot for R750, call 021 876 3016 or visit lapetiteferme.co.za.
26–28: The TOPS at SPAR Wine Show returns to The Boardwalk in Port Elizabeth where you can sample and buy a wide variety of fantastic wines. Tickets start from R140; for details, call 021 824 3132 or go to wineshop.co.za.
27–29: Visit the charming town of Hogsback in the Eastern Cape for their annual Winter Festival. Enjoy a fun weekend filled with workshops, food demos, art exhibits and much more! For details, call 082 444 7145.
28: Savour unique Syrah wines and feast on a country-style lunch at the first Che Syrah, Syrah wine experience at Gabriëlskloof Estate in the Overberg. Tickets cost R450; call 028 284 9865 or go to gabrielskloof.co.za.
29: Thulani fishing and leisure resort in Pretoria brings you Christmas in July with plenty of fun and games; call 072 604 6038.
31: Rust-en-Vrede gallery in Durbanville hosts The Grand IV – Art Exhibition featuring smaller, affordable artworks by well-known SA artists – for R1 000 each! Call 021 976 4691 or check out rust-en-vrede.com.