Make a day of it and head to the landmark Taal Monument for the annual Proe Paarl Festival, to experience offerings from the delectable Paarl Wine Route.
This Boland town is the third oldest in the country and offers a unique combination of cultural heritage and modern innovation. Paarl has also become known for its award-winning wines and tourism experiences.
The Proe Paarl Festival combines gourmet food and world-class wine with arts, culture and dazzling live music performances. Chill under the trees on the lush lawns with a spread of wine, bubbly, breakfast sliders, Mediterranean pastries, chocolate brownies, cheese and charcuterie platters, olive and sushi platters, oysters, bread baskets, biltong and droëwors.
Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the scenic beauty of the area during a mountain bike ride or trail run event.
Ride The Vines MTB
Rise and shine to explore the Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve on your mountain bike and enjoy the incredible views on Saturday, 28 November 2015. Earn a medal in either the 10 km (8:30 am) family ride or the more challenging 30 km (8 am) ride.
Enter Ride the Vines here to avoid the R30 extra for late entries on the day – includes entrance to the Proe Paarl Festival.
Run The Vines
This existing trail run series is hosting a special event as part of the Proe Paarl Festival on Sunday 29 November 2015. Run through the indigenous fynbos as you take in the spectacular scenery. Earn a medal for either the family-friendly 5 km trail (8:15 am) or the more challenging 10 km trail (8 am.)
Enter Run The Vines here to avoid the R20 extra for late entries on the day – includes entrance to the Proe Paarl Festival.
OF NOTE
When 28–29 November 2015. Outdoor activities from 8 am. Wine and stands from 11 am
Where Taal Monument, Gabbema Doordrift Street, Paarl
Cost R120 at Computicket or R150 at the gate, children under 18 enter free.
Contact +27 21 8724842, [email protected]
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