The Solms-Delta Wine Estate thrives on culture, and our colourful Solms-Delta events calendar is inspired by it.
The Delta Trust and Wijn de Caab Trust were founded to help restore the livelihood of the locals living on the farm and in the Drakenstein Valley through a variety of efforts. It is one of the aims of the Music van de Caab project to explore, honour, preserve and develop the diverse musical heritage of the rural Cape. The various musical events that are staged by Solms-Delta are a direct result of the project’s and estate’s ongoing commitment to developing and sustaining local musicians and talent. It is especially hoped that the vernacular music of the Western Cape be brought under a more popular spotlight through the staging of our annual harvest festival called the Franschhoek Oesfees, our Summer Sunset Concerts and also the musical programme we have hosted as part of our involvement in the Franschhoek Uncorked Festival.
Funds raised from these events are used to bring a better quality of life to farm residents, and an awareness of the importance of culture and heritage to those living in the area. Solms-Delta also takes part in broader community events such as the Bastille Day Celebrations which allow us to come together as a farm and community to celebrate what it truly means to be ‘Hiervandaan’ or from this place.
Saturday Summer Supper Concerts: Summer in the Cape Winelands heralds long, leisurely days of ‘warmth and sunshine’… and also the Saturday Summer Concert season at Solms-Delta. The next series starts Saturday 14 January and ends 10 March 2012. Spend a Saturday evening soaking up the sun, scenery and sounds of this magical concert series while indulging in a glass of Solms-Delta wine and a hearty Fyndraai Kaapse braai buffet. Book your seats now – click here for more details.
Franschhoek Oesfees 2012 : Our 5th annual Franschhoek Oesfees, in association with the ATKV, is on Saturday 24 March 2012, so make a note in your diary and book now! Performers include David Kramer, Emo Adams, Theuns Jordaan, Chris Chameleon, Hannes Coetzee, Papier Family band, Kaapse Affodille, Hot Water, Tribal Echo and many more! Early bird tickets R95 online (or R130 at the gate) kids U12 free. 10am-9pm. Booking is OPEN now via www.ticketbreak.co.za. For ideas on accommodation in the valley click here. Follow on our Facebook page for more details and to win tickets.
Delta Draf wine farm road race and fun run/walk: The next Delta Draf will be on Saturday 28 April 2012. The 10km run and 5km fun walk/run route is entirely on farm roads through orchards and vin
eyards. View a race report click here or Click here to view the 2011 Race Results – and view photos on Facebook click here.
Bastille Festival Celebrations: Every year in July, everyone from Solms-Delta, with the Delta Valley Entertainers, walk in the Bastille Day Parade through Franschhoek. Watch this page for details on 2012.
Franschhoek Uncorked Festival: In September 2012 celebrate all things “van die Kaap” at Solms-Delta: Cape music, Kaapse food, Kaapse wine and a visit to the Museum van der Caab. Regular performances of lively traditional music from the rural Cape and pairings of exquisite Cape fusion food with award-winning Cape wines. Stay a while and enjoy the a la carte lunch, or for those on the move from farm to farm and unable to linger, choose the quick and easy-to-order special Uncorked Cape Style Deli Platter. Watch this page for more details closer to the time.
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