There are great festivals all over the world, Gastronomica in Knysna claims it is the only one ahead of the rest, offering the best of food with integrity, fresh on a plate.

The Gastronomica in Knysna is to show the amazing talent in this South African part of the world. Gastronomica aims to stimulate a sustainable tourism industry in and the Garden Route by providing an exciting focus on Knysna's growing reputation as a forward thinking culinary and tourist centre in South Africa.

24 September 2008 – Food Theatre

• Family fishing, kids fruit cocktails, bread baking, sweets & treats and art.
• Fish and beverages will be exhibited, demonstrated and tasted.
• There will be organic salads, bread, fruit, veggies and more, as well as health and beauty products.
• In the Lifestyle section sweets & treats, coffee, books and art will be found.
• The meat section will have new amazing organic beef, lamb and ostrich.

All Knysna Gastronomica's Restaurant chefs will demonstrate their signature dishes.
Entertainments all day...dance song and music.

25 - 27 September - two days of demonstrations.

• Workshops and talks by very special people.
• Interesting subjects like "should we take supplements" will be debated.
• New books launched and some of the recipes demonstrated and tasted.
• Understanding how to know what you are buying.
• And of course we must have chocolate...chocolate...chocolate!
• And more…

27 September – Gala Event

"A feast with Intrigue"

28 September - Garden Routes own Symphony Orchestra

1 September - 28 September - Gastronomica Restaurant Route
Culinary excellence showcased by forward thinking Restaurants of Knysna.

Experience 10 or more Gastronomica specialties and stand a chance to win a prize to the value of R30, 000.00.

For everyone – you are what you eat –and do it with enjoyment

Gastronomica in Knysna

Date: 24 – 28 September 2008
Venue(s): to be announced
Location: Knysna, Garden Route

For more information contact +27(0)44 302 5749

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