Stellenbosch wine region hosts Garden Town from 23 October

Stellenbosch wine country, the local wine region around Stellenbosch in South Africa, hosts Garden Town Stellenbosch from 23 October to 1 November 2026. The ten-day programme combines gardens, workshops, outdoor activities and conservation across the town and the Bottelary Hills.

Garden Town Stellenbosch opens a ten-day programme

The festival brings together public and private gardens, floral displays, local makers, talks and practical workshops. A Town Hall garden show and market runs from 23 to 31 October, while the Grand Flower Parade takes place on 27 October.

The programme also reaches working farms and nature areas. The Bottelary Hills 4x4 Wine Adventure visits Kaapzicht, Mooiplaas and Zevenwacht on 23 and 26 October, combining an off-road journey with information about farming and conservation. At Jordan Wine Estate, the Run and Ride for Renosterveld takes place on 25 October.

The festival includes a guided walk through Devon Valley on 24 October, regenerative farming at Hartenberg Estate on 29 October, and Magic Mindful Photography at De Morgenzon on 24 and 28 October and 1 November. The published 2026 programme links these activities to agriculture, biodiversity and visitor experiences.

Renosterveld gives the festival a conservation focus

The Bottelary Hills Renosterveld Conservancy was established in 1992 and protects approximately 1,500 hectares of critically endangered Renosterveld. The vegetation survives alongside vineyards, farms and outdoor routes, making the landscape itself part of the festival programme.

Several participating estates are identified as WWF Conservation Champions, including Hartenberg, Mooiplaas, Zevenwacht, Neethlingshof, De Morgenzon and Koopmanskloof. This creates a direct link between the garden displays in Stellenbosch and the working landscapes visited during the outdoor events.

The programme concludes with the Sunset Bottelary Hills Hike on 1 November. The route crosses a 68-hectare private nature reserve and reaches the highest point of the Bottelary Hills at 476 metres above sea level. Festival details published in October also list a self-guided nature walk and tasting at Delheim on the slopes of Simonsberg Mountain.

Visiting Stellenbosch wine country: what travellers from Western Europe should know

• Garden Town Stellenbosch runs from 23 October to 1 November 2026 across venues in Stellenbosch, the Bottelary Hills and nearby wine estates.
• Visitors will find garden displays, workshops, guided walks, trail running and conservation activities; some experiences require advance booking.
• The Trailfun Long-Distance Garden Town Vineyard Run starts at Neethlingshof on 31 October 2026 and offers routes through vineyards and Bottelary Hills landscapes.
• The Sunset Bottelary Hills Hike takes place on 1 November 2026 in a private nature reserve and reaches 476 metres above sea level.
• Entry requirements depend on your nationality; UK travellers can check the FCDO travel advice at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice, Irish travellers the Department of Foreign Affairs at ireland.ie.

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Frequently asked questions about Stellenbosch wine country

When does Garden Town Stellenbosch take place?

Garden Town Stellenbosch runs from 23 October to 1 November 2026. Its programme covers Stellenbosch, the Bottelary Hills and nearby wine estates.

What is Stellenbosch wine country?

It is the wine-producing region around Stellenbosch in South Africa, combining vineyards, working farms, gardens and nature areas.

Where is Stellenbosch wine country and how do you get there?

The programme is centred on Stellenbosch and extends into the Bottelary Hills and surrounding estates. Individual activities use different venues, including Neethlingshof, Jordan Wine Estate and De Morgenzon.