Whether you're looking for a traditional South African braai with lamb chops, potato salad and wine, a festive picnic complete with live music and tastings, or an elegant long table lunch at an exclusive location, this list of the best Heritage Day events in the Cape Winelands has got you covered. Meet us among the vines and join the celebration of this year's Heritage Month in the Cape Winelands. Cheers!
Heritage Afternoon Tea at Hazendal
This September, experience Hazendal's Heritage Afternoon Tea, celebrating the flavours, traditions and familiar favourites that make South African cuisine so distinctive. From braaibroodjie fingers with peach and onion chutney to milk tart choux buns, malva cake pops and rooibos and Amarula crème brûlée, classic local flavours are thoughtfully reimagined for a refined afternoon tea experience. It's a considered celebration of South African heritage, accompanied by live piano music, from Friday to Sunday.
- Where: Marks Lounge, Hazendal, Stellenbosch
- When: Friday - Sunday in September 2026
- Time: 14h30
- Cost: R450 per person
- Contact: 021 903 5034 | reservations@hazendal.co.za
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Festival of Food at FYRE
As South Africa celebrates Heritage Month, acclaimed chef Darren Badenhorst and braai ambassador Jan Braai join forces for the Festival of Food at FYRE, Olijvenkraal Olive and Wine Farm. This three-day festival honours South African food culture, open-fire cooking, fine wines, local music, and the enduring tradition of gathering around the flame. Expect a weekend of immersive culinary experiences, with the farm's olive groves, vineyards, and gardens providing a spectacular winelands backdrop. Guests can shape their own festival experience across four distinct offerings, from intimate chef-led dining and olive-grove feasting to a relaxed garden braai.
- Where: FYRE, Olijvenkraal Olive and Wine Farm, Paarl
- When: 18-20 September 2026
- Time: 12h00 for 12h30
- Contact: 021 300 9269 | general@olijvenkraal.co.za
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Heritage-inspired South African Table at Leopard's Leap
Just in time for Heritage Month celebrations, Leopard's Leap welcomes the return of their popular South African Table. Guests are invited to take a seat at this generous table for an introduction to how the melting pot that is South African culture has influenced their food traditions and styles of cooking. The South African Table brings together foodies and friends for a relaxed Friday afternoon lunch of typical South African dishes, beautifully complemented by wines from Leopard's Leap's premium Culinaria Collection. Each month has its own theme, and they kick off in September with a heritage-inspired braai table.
- Where: Leopard's Leap Family Vineyards, Franschhoek
- When: 18 and 25 September 2026
- Time: 12h00 - 15h00
- Cost: R895 per person
- Contact: 021 876 8002 | reservations@leopardsleap.co.za
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Heritage Day Braai at The Alexander Estate
Want to celebrate with an authentic braai without the hassle of hosting one yourself? The Alexander Estate is hosting a relaxed Heritage Day celebration on their picturesque wine estate: an afternoon of delicious braai favourites by Chef Nic, beautiful wines, and live music. Gather your friends and family and join in to celebrate Heritage Day together around the fire.
- Where: The Alexander Estate, Noordhoek
- When: Thursday, 24 September 2026
- Time: 12h00 for 12h30
- Cost: R750 per person
- Contact: 021 300 9269 | reservations@thealexanderestate.com
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Heritage Day Picnic Train to Darling Cellars with Nic Stevens
All aboard for Heritage Day! Get ready for a full-day West Coast adventure on the Cape Rail Company Picnic Train, heading straight for Darling Cellars. The train leaves Cape Town and brings you right to Darling Cellars' doorstep for an afternoon packed with everything a proper Heritage Day needs: Braai fires burning, Darling Cellars wine flowing, Nic Stevens performing live, great food, and plenty of space for the kids to play! Your adventure starts the moment you climb aboard, with a welcome drink and Darling Cellars wine tasting on the train before arriving at the cellar, ready for the festivities. So, round up your family and friends, pack the picnic basket, and book your tickets.
- Where: From Cape Rail Company Cape Town Station to Darling Cellars (return trip)
- When: Thursday, 24 September 2026
- Time: 08h00 - 17h30
- Cost: Adults: R799 | Children: R650 | Pensioners: R699
- Contact: 079 401 9353 | bookings@ceresrail.co.za
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Heritage Day Long Table Lunch at McFarlane Wines
Pull up a chair, pour a glass and settle in for a long, lazy afternoon. McFarlane Wines is planning one of their much-loved long table lunches for Heritage Day, serving up a generous, smoke-kissed feast designed to be enjoyed around the table. There will be smoked snoek pâté bruschetta as canapés, and chargrilled prawns as starters. Mains is a feast of grilled lamb chops, flame-grilled chicken, roasted potato salad, fresh green salad, and garlic bread. Lastly, dessert is red wine-poached pear with ice cream. The food will be paired with an array of heritage-focused wines from McFarlane Wines – wines made with a love of old vineyards, interesting varieties, and a strong sense of place.
- Where: McFarlane Wines, Simondium Guild, Paarl
- When: Thursday, 24 September 2026
- Time: 13h00 - 16h00
- Cost: R650 per person
- Contact: 082 783 4380 | alexandra@mcfarlanewines.com
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Heritage Day Picnic under the Bedouin Tent at Meerendal
Celebrate South Africa’s rich traditions at Meerendal with an idyllic Heritage Day picnic under the bedouin tent. Simply bring your favourite picnic blanket and relax while the experts prepare a hearty, traditional braai feast, perfectly paired with exquisite Meerendal wines and sweet treats. Think steak, wors, pap en sous, green salad, and more. There will also be a fun braaibroodjie competition on the day, with all ingredients provided – your chance to put your braaibroodjie-making skills to the ultimate test!
- Where: Meerendal Wine Estate, Durbanville
- When: Thursday, 24 September 2026
- Time: 12h00 - 16h00
- Cost: R395 per couple
- Contact: 021 975 1655 | info@meerendal.co.za
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Heritage Day Date Night at Perdeberg
If roosterkoek, steak and fries, and pancakes sound like your ideal Heritage Day feast, Perdeberg is the place to be! At their Heritage Day-themed Date Night, there will be traditional roosterkoek with homemade Chenin Blanc preserve and local cheese to start, and 250g Paarl Beef sirloin steak served with mushroom sauce, rustic cut fries, and onion rings for mains. And, for dessert, Ouma's Pannekoek with vanilla ice cream, cinnamon, and local golden syrup infused with Perdeberg's famous Chenin Blanc.
- Where: STEEN Restaurant at Perdeberg, Paarl
- When: Friday, 25 September 2026
- Time: 12h00
- Cost: R395 per couple
- Contact: 021 020 1626 | steen@perdeberg.co.za
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Dop and Chop Special at Peter Falke Wines
Celebrate Heritage Weekend at Peter Falke Wines and gather with family and friends for their Dop and Chop Special, a true South African feast made for sharing. The special includes a bottle of Peter Falke Sauvignon Blanc, a braaibroodjie or bun, a lamb chop and chicken, a Feast at the Table Platter, potato salad, lentil salad, and, last but not least, malva pudding for dessert. Reserve your spot and let the festivities begin.
- Where: Peter Falke Wines, Stellenbosch
- When: 26-27 September 2026
- Time: 14h00 - 18h00
- Cost: R950 for two
- Contact: 021 881 3677 | tasting@peterfalkewines.co.za
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