Roelene Moses gathering waterblommetjies ahead of the long-awaited festival.


The Waterblommetjie Festival returns to Paarl this year and promises to be a celebration of all things inspired by the local delicacy.

Hosts Domaine Brahms, Rhebokskloof Wine Estate and Windmeul Kelder will offer a day of waterblommetjies, wine and family fun this Saturday (3 September).

During the festival, waterblommetjies will be served with a modern twist and appear on pizza, infused in drinks and even ice cream and paired with award-winning wines from Paarl.

The three venues are conveniently located within a 5km radius and can easily be fitted into the one day festival schedule. Instead of paying an entrance fee, festival goers are requested to make a donation of canned foods to local charity Athlone House of Strength at the drop-off points at each venue.

Domaine Brahms will offer buffet breakfasts and lunches at Toeka Stoor, which stocks antiques and other collectables, while a variety of waterblommetjie dishes and fresh waterblommetjies will also be available. There will also be wines, a farmers’ market, tractor rides, an outdoor play area and farm animals. Live music will create a festive vibe while face painting artists will get all in a festive mood.

At Rheebokskloof, local band Tequila will provide live music while you feast on food on drink from the dedicated bar and food area. A jumping castle, slippery slide and dedicated play areas will delight the little ones.

The Waterblommetjie Festival originated at Windmeul Kelder and they are still honouring tradition with a fiercely contested waterblommetjie potjiekos competition. Teams can enter the competition by sending an email to wines@windmeul.com and the potjies vary from authentic to innovative. There will also be a farmers’ market, farmers’ breakfast, tasting room and the the Run the Vines trail run in the morning (enter at www.runthevines.co.za). Ruan Theron and Wynand Windpomp will provide live music and a kiddies’ area with jumping castle is open for young visitors.

Visit www.waterblommetjiefees.com for more information.

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