A wine lover's guide to Father's Day events 2025

Friday, 6 June, 2025
wine.co.za, Jeanine Malan
Our guide to the best winelands events to celebrate Father's Day (15 June 2025) in the Western Cape.

We all love and adore our dads. Why not show your dad how much you appreciate him by taking him to one of the many incredible happenings in celebration of Father's Day, taking place in the Western Cape's winelands in June 2025? You can't go wrong with a classic Sunday lunch on a wine farm. Or, surprise him with something different, like a DIY pulled pork taco feast paired with Chenin Blanc or a driving demonstration day in the Franschhoek Wine Valley.

Here are some of the best events to celebrate Father's Day 2025. Take your pick and spoil your wine-loving dad with the perfect day.

Cape Winelands

Babylonstoren's Dad and Me woodworking workshop

Put down the tie and pick up a chisel – Babylonstoren's Dad and Me workshop is calling all hands-on dads! This father-and-child carpentry experience (no skills needed!) takes place every Saturday in June at the charming Soetmelksvlei farmyard. You’ll leave with a handmade milk stool and lifelong memories.

  • Where: Soetmelksvlei, Franschhoek
  • When: Every Saturday in June 2025
  • Time: 11h00
  • Cost: R900 per person

Click HERE to book.

A DIY pulled pork taco feast at Perdeberg Cellar

Perdeberg is keeping things relaxed, flavourful, and family-friendly – just the way Dad likes it. They are hosting a DIY pulled pork taco feast for lunch, served family-style. Share the table, build your own pulled pork tacos, and enjoy a bottle of G.O.A.T Chenin Blanc included with your spread. And because everyone deserves their G.O.A.T moment, you will also have the chance to personalise a bottle of wine with your own photo.

  • Where: Perdeberg Cellar, Paarl
  • When: Sunday, 15 June 2025
  • Time: 11h00 - 15h00
  • Cost: R750 for 4 to 5 people

Click HERE to book.

Sharing-style lunch at The Retreat at Boschendal

Treat Dad to a leisurely Sunday lunch at the Retreat at Boschendal Estate this Father’s Day. Enjoy a generous sharing-style menu crafted from the freshest farm ingredients, all served in the tranquil surrounds of the estate’s beautiful countryside setting. It’s the perfect way to show your appreciation – with delicious food, exceptional wine, and the company that matters most.

  • Where: The Retreat Restaurant, Boschendal, Franschhoek
  • When: Sunday, 15 June 2025
  • Time: 12h00
  • Cost: R475 per adult | R230 for children u12

Click HERE to book.

Lunch at The Jordan Restaurant with Marthinus Ferreira

Join Jordan Wine Estate this Father's Day for a delicious lunch at The Jordan Restaurant. Spoil the main man in your life with a five-course lunch showcasing the best of seasonal, locally sourced ingredients – each dish thoughtfully prepared to deliver a truly memorable dining experience.

  • Where: The Jordan Restaurant, Stellenbosch
  • When: Sunday, 15 June 2025
  • Time: 12h00
  • Cost: R1 250 per person

Click HERE to book.

Relaxed Father's Day lunch at Knorhoek

This Father’s Day, treat the dads in your life to something unforgettable. Nestled beneath the Simonsberg mountains, Knorhoek invites you to gather for a relaxed three-course lunch, surrounded by good food, great wine, and even better company. Lunch is a hearty buffet featuring lamb, chicken, venison, and seasonal sides, and a plated dessert to round off the meal.

  • Where: Knorhoek Guesthouse, Stellenbosch
  • When: Sunday, 15 June 2025
  • Time: 12h00 - 14h30
  • Cost: R450 per person

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A magical lunch at Stoep at Laborie

This Father’s Day, take your dad to experience the magic of Laborie Estate in the Paarl Winelands. Sit down for a memorable lunch at Stoep – a cheese burger with chips or roghan josh curry with roti and basmati rice – while the kids play on the wooden jungle gym, all set against vineyard views and the warm ambiance of their living garden.

  • Where: Stoep, Laborie Estate, Paarl
  • When: Sunday, 15 June 2025
  • Time: 12h00
  • Cost: R320 per person

Click HERE to book.

Fireside Father's Day lunch at Lanzerac

Create timeless memories with the one you call Dad at Lanzerac, where crackling fireplaces, historical grandeur, and gourmet indulgence set the tone for an unforgettable day. Embark on a feast starting with a whiskey-inspired cocktail and starters in the Craven Lounge. As you move over to the Manor Kitchen, take a seat and indulge in braai sharing platters at the table. From slow-cooked rib-eye steak to prawn and kingklip skewers to whiskey and raisin pudding, it's a lunch feast not to be missed.

  • Where: Lanzerac, Stellenbosch
  • When: Sunday, 15 June 2025
  • Time: 12h00
  • Cost: R750 per person

Click HERE to book.

Traditional three-course lunch at Muratie Farm Kitchen

Surrounded by history, charm, and breathtaking views, Muratie Wine Estate is just the place for a heartwarming celebration. The Muratie Farm Kitchen has planned a delicious and comforting three-course menu... Whether you're spoiling your father, grandfather, husband, or father figure, Muratie offers a warm, welcoming atmosphere for the whole family.

  • Where: Farm Kitchen, Muratie Wine Estate, Stellenbosch
  • When: Sunday, 15 June 2025
  • Time: 12h00
  • Cost: R495 per person

Click HERE to book.

Father's Day Special at Franschhoek Motor Museum

Join the Franschhoek Motor Museum's most popular annual event, the Father's Day Special. The day features exciting driving demonstrations of 45 iconic cars, comprising early 1900s classics, three Grand Prix legends – the 1937 Maserati 6CM, 1954 Maserati 250F, and 1974 Tyrrell 007 FI – and rare 4x4 off-roaders. Besides the cars, there will be a display of limited-edition motoring art by UK artist Nicholas Watts, including works featuring local legend Sarel van der Merwe.

  • Where: Franschhoek Motor Museum, Franschhoek
  • When: Thursday, 19 June 2025
  • Time: 09h00 - 16h00
  • Cost: Free entry for dads | R60 per adult | R30 for children u12

Click HERE to book.

Overberg

Free cellar tour at Bouchard Finlayson

At Bouchard Finlayson, fatherhood and craftsmanship go hand in hand. In the vineyard and beyond, fathers bring quiet dedication, steady leadership, and a deep sense of purpose to everything they do. They invite you to celebrate Father’s Day by treating your dad to a complimentary guided cellar tour at Bouchard Finlayson.

  • Where: Bouchard Finlayson, Hemel-en-Aarde
  • When: Sunday, 15 June 2025
  • Time: 10h30
  • Cost: Free

Click HERE to book.

Three-course lunch at Benguela Cove

Treat the supehero in your life to a special three-course lunch at Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate, where culinary artistry meets the beauty of nature. Benguela Cove's talented chef is passionate about sourcing only the finest locally grown and seasonal produce, allowing the natural goodness of the Overberg region to shine in every exquisite dish.

  • Where: Moody Lagoon Restaurant, Benguela Cove, Hermanus
  • When: Sunday, 11 May 2025
  • Time: 12h00 - 17h00

Click HERE to book.

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Babylonstoren's Dad and Me woodworking workshop
Babylonstoren's Dad and Me woodworking workshop

Father's Day at Boschendal
Father's Day at Boschendal

Lunch at The Jordan Restaurant with Marthinus Ferreira
Lunch at The Jordan Restaurant with Marthinus Ferreira

Red wine at the Father's Day lunch at Knorhoek
Red wine at the Father's Day lunch at Knorhoek

Father and son at Laborie Estate
Father and son at Laborie Estate

Father's Day Lunch at Lanzerac
Father's Day Lunch at Lanzerac

Lunch at Muratie Farm Kitchen
Lunch at Muratie Farm Kitchen

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