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Stellenbosch Wine Festival — a 3-day weekend in Stellenbosch

July. Stellenbosch, South Africa.

The weekend, day by day

  1. Day 1

    Arrive in Stellenbosch

    Land at Cape Town International Airport (CPT), settle in and walk the old town in the afternoon. Light dinner near your accommodation — save your appetite for the festival day.

  2. Day 2

    Stellenbosch Wine Festival

    Festival day — arrive early to avoid the lunchtime crowd. Pace yourself across the tastings and break for a long lunch mid-afternoon.

  3. Day 3

    Wine country day in Stellenbosch

    Use the third day for a single winery visit (booked ahead) and a long lunch before heading home.

Where to stay

  • Hotels in Stellenbosch

    Live availability around the festival dates. Festival hotels book out 6+ months ahead, so check early.

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One winery worth a detour

Raats Family Wines

WTG pick

South Africa’s foremost Chenin Blanc champion, producing wines that embarrass Burgundy at a fraction of the price — in a corner of Stellenbosch most tourists never reach.

Address
Polkadraai Hills, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Appointment
required
Tasting price
ZAR 250 · Tasting of 4 wines
Website
Visit
Read the full Raats Family Wines guide →

Practical

Nearest airport
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Festival site
Visit official site

Insider tip

Tickets were R600 online and R650 at the door for the 2026 edition, so booking ahead saves R50. The ticket includes 20 tasting tokens and the food, so you can plan the evening without extra spend.

Want a longer trip than the festival weekend?

The milestone-trip planner builds a 3–10 day Stellenbosch itinerary with accommodation, tours, and pacing options.

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