Tulbagh Wine and Tourism

23/06/2026

Are you counting down the days with us? 🥹🎄

21/06/2026

It's almost time! 🎉🎄🍷

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21/06/2026

Christmas in Winter is NEXT WEEKEND and Tulbagh is ready to celebrate 25 years of festive magic 🎄❄️👇⁠
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From Friday, 26 June to Sunday, 28 June, Church Street transforms into a winter festival filled with Christmas lights, live music, wine tastings, festive food, markets, entertainment and thousands of visitors all wrapped up against the cold.⁠
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✨ Friday kicks off with the iconic Farmer’s Electric Light Parade and Christmas light switch-on, followed by live entertainment, food vendors, artisanal market stalls and Glühwein under the lights.⁠
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🍷 Saturday is the full “Wine, Dine & Be Merry” experience with wine tastings, festival bars, live music, street entertainment, food vendors and the wine shuttle running between participating wine farms across the valley.⁠
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☃️ Families can also enjoy the expanded Kidz Winter Wonderland with snow machines, white jumping castles, soft play areas and the Enchanted Forest activities throughout the weekend.⁠
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🥂 Sunday slows things down with Defrost Sunday, featuring lamb on the spit, wine tastings, mimosa and Bloody Mary specials, live music and a final afternoon to enjoy the festive atmosphere before heading home.⁠
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And beyond the festival itself, Tulbagh’s wine farms, restaurants and accommodation spots will all be joining the celebrations with winter specials, tastings and experiences happening across the valley.⁠
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🎟️ Tickets are available for single days or the full weekend, with kids under 12 entering free. Wine tasting add-on tickets are also available.⁠
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📅 26–28 June 2026⁠
📌 Book your tickets now via Webtickets and start planning your Christmas in Winter weekend before accommodation and tickets sell out.

19/06/2026

Warm up along the Tulbagh Wine Route this Christmas in Winter - Tulbagh 🍷✨

Christmas in Winter is happening across the valley, with local wine farms joining the weekend through wine tastings, live music, food trucks and festive experiences.

It’s the perfect excuse to explore the Tulbagh Wine Route in winter, moving between farms, tasting local wines and enjoying the atmosphere that makes this weekend so loved year after year.

A wine shuttle will also be running throughout the weekend, making it easier to explore participating farms and enjoy the full experience.

Some of the farms you can look forward to include:
• Saronsberg Cellar
• Tulbagh Winery
• Lemberg Wine Estate
• Manley Wine Estate
• Oude Compagnies
• Rijk’s Wine Estate and Guesthouse
• Theuniskraal Wines
• Krone | Twee Jonge Gezellen
• Blue Crane Vineyards
• Oudekloof Wine Estate
• Waverley Hills Wine & Olive Estate
•De Kleine Wijn Koöp

📅 Christmas in Winter Weekend | 26–28 June 2026

📌 Visit the Christmas in Winter page for shuttle details, participating farms and the full programme.
https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/event.aspx?itemid=1583490083

18/06/2026

Father’s Day does not always need to be spent in a crowded restaurant 👇
Sometimes the best gift is simply spending the day together, and Tulbagh gives you plenty of ways to do just that.

If your dad enjoys the outdoors, a round of golf at the nearby Ceres Golf Club is a great way to start the day before lunch or a wine tasting. For dads who prefer something a little more adventurous, book a guided hike through the mountains with local guide Juri from Track & Trail, or spend the day exploring Tulbagh’s mountain biking routes together.

And if his ideal Father’s Day looks a little more relaxed, Tulbagh’s boutique wine farms, local tasting rooms and places like The Gin Yard make it easy to turn a tasting into an afternoon. Think mountain views, small-batch wines, craft gin and nowhere to rush off to afterwards.

That’s the nice thing about Father’s Day in Tulbagh. It can be as laid-back or as active as your dad would like it to be.

📌 Save this for Father’s Day planning, then explore more experiences around Tulbagh on our website.
https://tulbaghtourism.co.za/things-to-do/

18/06/2026

Can your kids go the whole weekend without a screen? 📵
School holidays sometimes mean more time staring at a screen, but in Tulbagh, there are plenty of ways to keep curious minds busy and adventurous feet moving.

🦒 Spot giraffes, elephants or lions on safari at Aquila Private Game Reserve and Inverdoorn
Seeing wildlife up close never gets old. Giraffes, zebras, elephants and more, this is an experience kids will keep talking about long after their holiday ends.

🚜 Ride through the valley with Oudekloof Wine Estate Tractor Rides
Forget backseat boredom. Climb aboard and explore the valley while learning more about the land, the mountains and the history of the area.

🎨 Get creative at Coil & Pinch
Swap screen time for clay time. Coil & Pinch offers hands-on pottery experiences where kids can learn traditional ceramic techniques. It's a chance to step away from screens, make something with their hands and take home a memory that's a little more meaningful than a photo.

The best part? By the end of the weekend, they'll have collected plenty of memories without ever asking for the WiFi password.

📌 Save this for the next school holidays, then explore more family-friendly experiences on our website.
https://tulbaghtourism.co.za/things-to-do/

13/06/2026

Christmas in Winter - Tulbagh is coming back to Tulbagh from Friday, 26 June to Sunday, 28 June 2026 🎄❄️👇

If you’ve never experienced it before, think of it as a small-town winter festival where the whole valley comes alive. Historic streets fill with festive lights, local wine, comfort food, live music, markets and families all wrapped up against the cold.

Visitors can expect a full weekend of Church Street festivities, wine tastings, festive food, local shopping, entertainment and winter atmosphere that keeps people returning.

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing where to stay, what to eat and how to make the most of your Christmas in Winter weekend.

📌 Visit our Christmas in Winter page for tickets, the full programme and more event details, then start planning your trip to Tulbagh.
https://tulbaghtourism.co.za/events/20260626-tulbagh-christmas-in-winter-festival/

07/06/2026

Planning a day on the Tulbagh Wine Route? Here’s what you need to know before you go 🍷

The Tulbagh Wine Route is one of the easiest ways to experience our valley, but if it’s your first visit, it helps to know how to plan your day.

Unlike larger wine regions, Tulbagh offers a smaller, more personal tasting experience. You don’t need to rush from farm to farm to feel like you’ve made the most of it. In fact, 2-3 stops is usually enough for a relaxed day.

The best place to start is by deciding what kind of experience you’re looking for 👇

🥂 If you love Cap Classique Krone is a must. Their CCs helped shape South Africa’s modern Cap Classique scene, making it a strong stop if bubbles are your thing.

🍷 If you’re after award-winning reds and a more modern cellar experience Saronsberg Cellar is a great choice. Think bold wines, curated art spaces and mountain views that make you want to stay longer than planned.

🌿 If you want something smaller and more personal Lemberg Wine Estate offers a more hands-on tasting experience, where the focus stays on the wine and the story behind it.

🍽 If you want to turn it into a full afternoon
Choose farms like Manley Wine Estate that offer food, outdoor seating and space to settle in between tastings instead of rushing through your route.

🚜 And, if it's something unique that you're after, Oudekloof Wine Estate offers a tractor ride wine tasting experience.

A good wine-route day usually looks something like this:
Start with breakfast in town, head to your first tasting by late morning, enjoy a slow lunch or platter somewhere along the way, and leave space for one final stop in the afternoon.

The goal isn’t to tick off every farm. It’s to choose a few well, take your time, and enjoy the valley properly.

⚠️ A few things to remember
• Some farms are worth booking ahead
• Leave space in your day for the unexpected

📌 Save this for your next Tulbagh wine weekend.
https://tulbaghtourism.co.za/wine-valley/

05/06/2026

When did adults decide they were too old to play? 🎨👇

Somewhere between work, responsibilities and busy schedules, many of us stopped making time for activities we simply enjoy.

That's part of what makes Coil & Pinch so refreshing.
This hands-on pottery studio gives visitors the chance to put their phones down, get their hands dirty and create something from scratch. There are no emails to answer, no notifications to check and no pressure to get it perfect.

Using traditional pottery techniques, you'll learn how a simple piece of clay can be shaped into something uniquely your own. Along the way, you'll discover that creativity isn't reserved for artists, it's something we all carry with us.

📌 Save this for your next Tulbagh weekend, then explore more unique experiences on our website. https://tulbaghtourism.co.za/member/coil-pinch-things-to-do/

31/05/2026

Nobody visits Tulbagh for a salad in winter 😉 🍔👇
But they do visit for burgers like these.
If you’re looking for some of the best burgers in Tulbagh, these are the spots worth adding to your winter food list.

🍔 Kole & Deeg
Their Wagyu Burger is stacked high with a rich Wagyu patty topped with bacon jam, cheddar, lettuce and tomato, all served in their traditional-style roosterkoek. Smoky, messy and best unshared.

🥖 Chef&Co.
Their Gatsby is a proper Cape classic done the Chef & Co. way. Grilled curry chicken, bacon, fries, cheese sauce, mayonnaise, cheddar, dill cucumbers, grilled onions and onion rings, all packed into a half French loaf.

🥓 Readers Restaurant
Anything here comes with charm, and their BLT Cheese Burger is no exception. Hearty from the first bite. Just a classic burger that satisfies exactly what you want it to.

🍺 Bush Pub Tulbagh & Herholdt's Pub & Grub
Sometimes all you want is a classic pub-style burger and a cold drink. Bush Pub and Herholdt's Pub keeps it simple: generous portions, good company and a burger that goes perfectly with a cold beer.

🍷 The Taste at Manley | Manley Wine Estate
This is your true gourmet option: brioche bun, brie cheese and red wine caramelised onions that work especially well alongside a glass of their Pinotage. This is a burger you’d face wind and rain to try.

🔥 Boord Restaurant, Farmstall & Accommodation
Their Signature Burger doesn’t hold back with a beef patty topped with calamari, lettuce, onion, tomato, bacon and cheese stacked into one burger that sounds excessive until you try it.

📌 Save this for your next cold-weather food mission, then explore more places to eat around Tulbagh on our website. https://tulbaghtourism.co.za/eat-and-drink/