Okay, so it’s not 100% free. You still have to pay for the ticket. But at R250 for a weekend pass that includes as much FREE wine as you want, who can really complain? It’s for this reason and more that we suggest heading to the banks of the Breede River for some fun in the sun over the weekend of 17 – 19 October 2014, when the Robertson Wine on the River festival descends on this typically quiet wine-farming town. The river banks will explode in a celebration of good food, great wine, and toe-tapping entertainment on the riverside Goudmyn farm between Robertson and Bonnievale.
What can I expect?
You can look forward to tasting 300 wines from over 45 wineries from the wine-making towns of Ashton, McGregor, Bonnievale, and Robertson. As wine will be on sale at cellar door prices, it’s a great time to stock up on all of your favourites, from easy drinking wines to fancy labels. There’ll also be a surplus of food to line your stomachs, a farmer’s market to explore, and live jazz and blues music to set the scene. A leisurely cruise down the river is simply a must where you can sip on a cool glass of Shiraz, Chardonnay, and MCC. Don’t forget the big sport screens, sprawling lawns for riverside picnics, and plenty of local produce to fill your basket…
For the whole family
The Robertson Wine on the River festival is not just for adults. There will be a wide array of children’s activities available, making it a fun family affair. Activities from horse riding and colouring, to jumping castles, and face painting run on a “pay as you play” system, and will keep the little ones busy while you savour your favourite glass of vino!
Do away with the desginated driver!
Battling ching chong cha for desginated driver will be a thing of the past. The festival has organised a FREE shuttle service to transport you and your friends to and from the festival and the towns of Robertson, Montagu, and Bonnievale, as part of the Robertson Wine Valley’s “TASTE RESPONSIBLE” campaign. For those who do drive, parking spots will be clearly signposted en-route. Check out the shuttle schedule.
TICKET INFORMATION
Robertson Wine on the River tickets are available from Webtickets
Early Bird Special until 30 September 2014
- Friday: R105 for adults, R80 for pensioners, and free for under 18s
- Saturday: R130 for adults, R105 for pensioners, and free for under 18s
- Sunday: R95 for adults, R75 for pensioners, and free for under 18s
- Weekend pass: R210 for adults, R160 for pensioners, and free for under 18s
Normal prices from 1 October 2014
- Friday: R125 (R85 after 16h00) for adults, R95 (R65 after 16h00) for pensioners, and free for under 18s
- Saturday: R160 for adults, R125 for pensioners, and free for under 18s
- Sunday: R105 for adults, R80 for pensioners, and free for under 18s
- Weekend pass: R250 for adults, R190 for pensioners, and free for under 18s
QUICK INFO GUIDE
- Date: 17 – 19 October 2014
- Time: 11h00 onwards
- Tickets: available from Webtickets
- Contact: +27 (0)23 626 3167
- Email: [email protected]
- Venue: Goudmyn farm, between Robertson and Bonnievale
- Website: www.wineonriver.com
- GPS Coordinates: -33.869939, 19.996897
*Take advantage of the early bird special and buy your tickets before 30 September 2014!
Accommodation is booked up quickly for the Robertson Wine on the River festival, so we recommend booking your Robertson, Montagu, or Bonnievale accommodation ASAP. Are you going to Robertson Wine on the River? Let us know in the comments below!
