Every year, the Klein Karoo transforms into a fun fest for the whole family at the beautiful Joubert-Tradauw Vineyards. The Barrydale Unplugged 62 Festival promises a weekend of local foods, awesome outdoor and other activities, delicious wine and live entertainment.
What was once a low-key gathering for locals has grown to rival even some of the biggest music and outdoor festivals in South Africa.
Mix a camping adventure with an epic lineup including Matthew Mole, Nomadic Orchestra, Nick Turner with Jannie Hanepoot, Jaco Kriek on sax, Hugo Veldsman, Faraway George and Fritz Gun plus three Deep-hous DJ’s; and a jam-packed list of activities including a high tea, a champagne brunch, a lamb spit and a classic Klein Karoo harvest table, and you’re in for one memorable weekend.
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Not to mention the launch of the Tarras Dua Cycle Loop in commemoration of the KhoiKhoi women who walked the valley barefoot. The loop begins at the Karoo Art Hotel and runs parallel to the R62 (the longest wine route in South Africa).
Campers and festival goers will be able to experience the beautiful Tradouw Valley in all its splendour, making their way through fruit farms and vineyards up to the Op-de-Tradauw pass before looping back to the village.
At Cape {town} Etc, we’re all about connecting our readers with the best of all things Cape. If you needed any more reason to start preparing for this once-in-a-lifetime weekend, we have you covered.
As Cape {town} Etc readers, you can grab a weekend pass to the Unplugged 62 Festival for R410 (instead of R640), which gets you all-inclusive access to the bands and activities for all three days.
And if it’s camping you’re after, then a camping pass is what you’ll get. Cape {town} Etc readers can grab a camping weekend pass to the Unplugged62 Festival for R690 (instead of R950), which gets you the same all-inclusive access plus free camping benefits.
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Here’s what’s in store:
Friday, 17 March
- 5 to 8pm: Karoo Art Hotel registration for Tarras Dua Cycle Loop (cyclists/runners/hikers can email: [email protected] for more info).
- Karoo Art Hotel restaurant open for dinner by reservation (Email: [email protected] to book your spot).
- Karoo Daisy night run.
Saturday, 18 March
- 7 to 9am: Tradauw Tarras Dua Cycle Loop (includes coffee and bagel). Staggered start at the Karoo Art Hotel for all three distances.
- 3pm: Joubert-Tradauw High Tea and Chardonnary with Jaco Kriek on saxophone (limited to 50 tickets, R150 per person – Quicket).
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Sunday, 19 March
- 7 to 9am: Tradauw Tarras Dua trail run (includes coffee and bagel). Staggered start at the Karoo Art Hotel.
- 11am: Joubert-Tradauw Champagne brunch with saxophone (limited to 50 tickets, R180 per person – Quicket).
- 6pm: Joubert-Tradauw prize giving.
- Lamb spit (limited to 100 tickets, R220 per person and R100 for kids under 12).
- Deep house DJ-set until 12am (DJ Kali, DJ Butters and DJ Adi Fowler).
Monday, 20 March
- 8am: Tradauw Tarras Dua hiking (includes coffee and bagel). Start at the Karoo Art Hotel.
- 4pm: Joubert-Tradauw Harvest Table (R180 per person and R80 for kids under 12 – Quicket).
- 5pm: Joubert-Tradauw Unplugged 62 (Nomadic Orchestra, Matthew Mole, Faraway George and Fritz Gun plus Hugo Veldsman).
Click HERE to secure your spot for all your preferred festival activities on Quicket.
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