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Heritage Day gives us locals an extra bit of vooma to celebrate all that it means to be proudly South African. You can bet your bottom dollar that the Mother City is the place to be if you’re in the mood to celebrate.

From recipes that have been shared over generations to local artists exploding new mediums on the scene, we are in no short supply of incredible events to celebrate our South African-ness this Heritage Day. Here’s our ultimate guide:

All of the following events are taking place on Heritage day: Friday, September 24. 

For the foodies.

1. A Heritage Day Braai at the 12 Apostles, Camps Bay

  • Time: 2pm to 5pm
  • Cost: R595 p/p
  • The details: Think drinks, a family-style lunch and live entertainment.
  • Bookings: 021 437 9029 or [email protected].

2. Braai, Picnics & Live Music at Benguela Cove, Hermanus

  • Time: Live music 2pm to 4pm
  • Cost: Braai Platter Menu R550 / Gourmet Braai Picnic R600 per basket
  • The details: Live music by Albert Frost.
  • Bookings: [email protected] / 087 357 0637.

3. Wine and dine at Lanzerac’s Manor Kitchen, Stellenbosch

  • Time: 12pm to 4pm
  • Cost: R560 per person/ R1120 per couple, excluding wine pairing, R895 per person/ R1790 per couple including wine pairing.
  • The details: Enjoy a food and wine pairing in celebration of heritage month at the beautiful Manor Kitchen.
  • Bookings: Contact [email protected] for reservations or enquiries.

4. Braai day at Skye rooftop bar, Sea Point

  • Time: From 12pm
  • Cost: R350 per person
  • The details: Enjoy a fun-filled day at Skye rooftop that includes a delicious selection of South African braai food and a welcome drink.
  • Bookings: WebTickets

5. Heritage Day high tea at the Cellars Hohenort, Constantia

  • Time: 11am to 12pm or 3pm to 5pm
  • Cost: R315 per person
  • Details: Think everything braai and biltong to Cape Malay vetkoek and Hertzoggies.
  • Booking: Cellars Hohenort website

6. Heritage Day sunset groove at Latitude Cafe, Sea Point

  • Time: From 12pm
  • Cost: R200 which includes a welcome drink
  • The details: Indulge in delicious Jack Daniels cocktails and braai boards while grooving to trendy tunes with some of Cape Town’s premiere djs on a smashing lineup.
  • Bookings: Quicket

7. Boschendal night market, Franschhoek

  • Time: 5.30pm to 8.30pm
  • Cost: Free
  • The details: Bring the family, and pets to enjoy live music, fresh farm produce, food stalls and artisanal stands filled with handmade local products.
  • Bookings: No bookings required, capacity limited to 500 people.

8. Live entertainment and braai platters at Constantia Glen, Constantia

  • Time: 10am to 8pm
  • Cost: R360 shared platter for two
  • The details: Celebrate Heritage Day with live music and a delectable braai platter which includes a selection of braai faves such as pap poppers, spit braai, chakalaka etc.
  • Bookings: [email protected] or contact the tasting room on 021 795 5639.

9. Savour a taste of South African Heritage at Spier, Stellenbosch

  • Time: last tasting is at 4pm daily.
  • Cost: R185 per person for a platter and wine.
  • The details: Celebrate South African heritage by treating yourself to Spier’s Heritage Wine and Tasting platter, including the ultimate wors roll, milk tart and wine.
  • Bookings: Spier website or 021 809 1143/7.

For family and friends. 

1. Heritage Day fun at Stonehaven Eco Farm, Langebaan

  • Time: 9.30am to 4.30pm
  • Cost: R30
  • The details: Enjoy a day of fun in the sun at Stonehaven Eco Farm, we have loads of activities for the whole family to enjoy. Bring and braai while your kids enjoy a wonderful play with a water slide, boat rides, pirate ship, jungle gyms, edutainment, and much more.
  • Bookings: N/A

2. Outdoor Music Festival, Greyton

  • Time: 10am
  • The details: an outdoor music festival on the old historical Church square. Enjoy classical and instrumental music in an inspiring atmosphere.

3. Fourth Annual Heritage Day Festival, Manenberg 

  • Time: 2pm until late
  • Cost: Free
  • The details: a day filled with good vibes, bringing community together all over the Cape Flats to celebrate the diversity of our heritage.
  • Bookings: N/A

4. Open Streets Cycle, Cape Town

  • Time: 8am to finish
  • Cost: Free
  • The details: an invitation to connect with friends and partners in different communities, with a little peddling along the way.
  • Bookings: N/A

For the art-lovers. 

1. Lockdown Recipe Storytelling Book (LRSB) Food Festival, Rivendell Wine Estate, Bot River

  • Time: 9am t0 4pm.
  • Cost: R60 excluding booking fee.
  • The details: Enjoy a good old story accompanied by amazing food and wine.
  • Bookings: WebTickets.

2. Visit Kirstenbosch Gardens for an AI experience, Newlands

  • Time: 8.30am to 5.30pm
  • Cost: R40 garden entrance fee for adults.
  • The details: The groundbreaking exhibition offers locals and tourists alike an opportunity to experience the known-and-loved gardens in a completely new way, through virtual reality. Visitors will need to download the system app before arrival.
  • Bookings: N/A

3. Art UNLOCKED, Riebeek Valley

  • Time: As per booking
  • Cost: R200
  • The details: A group of 30 plus full-time and part-time artists will be opening their studios, homes and shared spaces in the Riebeek Valley to showcase their work to art lovers and general public.
  • Bookings: 082 851 1262 or [email protected]

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