The annual South African wine harvest is a time of great excitement, as wine farms pick the grapes that go into our world-class wine. Many wine farms offer the public the chance to share in the spirit of the harvest by hosting special harvest festivals and experiences. Think grape picking, old school grape stomping, cellar tours, tractor rides, live music, and more! Interested in joining the harvesting adventures? Here is our list of fun and hands-on harvest events in the Western Cape to attend this season.
Visit one of Stellenbosch’s most famous wineries for their thrilling harvest festival. Partake in the harvest by getting your hands and feet dirty and juicy, and enjoy Delheim Wine Estate’s various hospitality offerings. Pick and stomp your own grapes, embark on a tractor drive through the farm, and sit down for harvest-style lunch with live music.
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The beloved Stellenbosch Harvest Parade sees farmers, workers and wine lovers mount colourful floats and paint the town red to herald towards another fruitful wine grape season. Bring friends and family and join in the human train through the historic streets of South Africa's wine capital! The parade gets underway at 09h00, leaving from the Toy and Miniature Museum, and weaves its way beneath the oaks.
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The family-friendly Harvest Festival at Benguela Cove Wine Estate marks the start of the wine grape harvest season, offering a delightful experience for all ages. Enjoy live country music, a sumptuous hog roast, and interactive sessions with the Benguela Cove winemaking team. There will also be fun games to keep the kids busy.
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Joostenberg and The Kraal Restaurant is hosting a supper party to celebrate the harvest season in true farm style. The event kicks off with a wine tasting by top wineries, including Joostenberg, Miles Mossop Wines, Beaumont Family Wines, Capensis Wines, and AA Badenhorst Family Wines. A sit-down dinner follows – a farm feast complete with mosbrood, roast vegetables, lamb and spinach pies, granadilla panna cotta, and more.
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Muratie Wine Estate invites you to join them for a memorable harvest festival celebrating their 340th anniversary. Savour wines steeped in history, cheese platters, and seasonal dishes from their kitchen. Enjoy unique experiences like grape stomping, tractor rides, vineyard walks, and live music. Relax with lawn games or indulge in wine tastings – all set against the estate’s stunning landscape.
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Get a glimpse into harvest 2025 at Diemersfontein by attending one of their harvest experiences. Starting in the heart of the harvest operation, you'll go on a tour of a cellar and then take a tractor to the vineyards, where you'll enjoy a wine tasting. The experience concludes with a two-course long table-style dinner at the on-site SMUL Restaurant.
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Join Durbanville Hills for an unforgettable evening or weekend as they open their doors to offer an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the 2025 harvest. Every Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday from 5 February to 15 March, the cellar will come alive with the sights, smells, and sounds of harvest, giving you an inside view of the winemaking process. Expect exclusive cellar tours, wine blending, and exquisite food pairings!
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The iconic Wine Harvest Commemorative Event honours the origins of the South African wine industry and recognises the achievements of those who inspire excellence. It’s a black-tie event that promises a night of elegance and reflection. Attend it virtually or in-person. Virtual attendance is free, while in-person attendance costs R1 300 per person and includes dinner and entertainment.
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Step into the heart of the harvest season, where the land’s bounty, the winemaker’s art, and the spirit of fire come together for an extraordinary celebration. Quoin Rock invites you to the Harvest Celebration, a series of exclusive monthly events from February to April. Set up in the vineyards, a harvest table with seasonal dishes and a selection of Quoin Rock’s signature wines awaits. There will be live entertainment, setting the scene for an afternoon of connection and celebration beneath the majestic Simonsberg mountains.
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Darling Cellars has been hosting guests to have some harvest fun with them since 2007. In March, it's once again time for their annual Crush Day. Celebrate the wine grape harvest with grape picking, grape stomping, tractor rides, and live music. Your ticket also includes breakfast and grape must upon arrival, lunch, and a bottle of Darling Cellars wine to take home.
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Solms-Delta Wine Company's beloved Oesfees is returning in 2025, following a successful relaunch last year. Experience traditional and modern music and Kaapse kos while enjoying delicious Solms Delta wines. Prepare to be enchanted by an incredible line-up of artists, including Koos Kombuis, Schalk Joubert, The Solms Delta Optelband, Soetstemme, and others. Come and celebrate community, culture, and the spirit of the Cape.
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For more harvest events and news, visit our Harvest 2025 page.
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