Garden Town Stellenbosch 2024 blooms with beauty and inspiration

Hawksmore Gardens is one of the many open gardens featured at Garden Town Stellenbosch 2024. Picture: Supplied

Hawksmore Gardens is one of the many open gardens featured at Garden Town Stellenbosch 2024. Picture: Supplied

Published Oct 10, 2024

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Garden Town Stellenbosch is one of South Africa's most anticipated garden and lifestyle celebrations.

This year’s event promises to delight visitors from 25 October to 3 November 2024.

The ten-day extravaganza will once again be a captivating blend of horticultural splendour, cultural events and community spirit that has become synonymous with the event.

Key features of the 2024 festival include:

Private gardens: Visitors can explore exclusive private gardens, offering unique insights into personal horticultural creativity and design.

Public gardens: Showcasing a variety of plant collections, landscaping techniques and sustainable gardening practices, for both seasoned gardeners and newcomers alike.

Workshops, talks and tours: A comprehensive programme of educational sessions led by industry experts will cover topics ranging from sustainable gardening to landscape design.

Flower parade: The vibrant Flower Parade on 29 October celebrates local harvest and creativity, bringing the community together in a colourful display.

Neelsie Film Festival: Watch a curated selection of garden and nature-themed films, offering a cinematic celebration of horticulture and environmental themes.

Middedorp activations: The heart of Stellenbosch will come alive with floral installations, pop-up gardens and interactive displays, transforming the town centre into a walkable garden experience.

Wrap-up ride: The festival concludes with a cycling event on 3 November, allowing participants to experience Stellenbosch's natural beauty on two wheels.

Jeanneret Momberg, CEO of Visit Stellenbosch says; "Our goal is to transform Stellenbosch into a premier destination for garden, nature and cultural enthusiasts.

"We're fostering a deeper appreciation for our region's natural beauty and cultural heritage while boosting local tourism and driving economic growth and social cohesion."

For more information, visit gardentown.visitstellenbosch.org.

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