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Swartland Olive Festival

The valley's big food weekend: olives, oils, wine, cheese and bread. The 2026 edition ran 25–27 September.

Date
Late September 2027, dates tbc · Weekend
Where
Riebeek Kasteel & Riebeek West, Riebeek Valley
From Riebeek Kasteel
5 km · ± 7 min
Category
Food

Dates and programmes can change. Check with the organiser before you go.

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