Franschhoek Literary Festival 2009

"A book can change your life. You can read yourself out of poverty."


If you crave a good book, or would like to listen to authors, poets, readers and publishers talking about their lives and work and passions and debating issues, then visit the third Franschhoek Literary Festival (FLF) which will be held from 15 - 17 May 2009.

This lively event in the winelands village of Franschhoek has become an important part of the arts and literary calendar in South Africa and is supported by local and international book fanatics.

Funds raised from the festival are devoted to classroom libraries which supply new age-appropriate books to crèches and schools within the Franschhoek community.

Franschhoek Literary Festival:

Date: 15 – 17 May 2009
Venue: Franschhoek
Location: Cape Winelands

Read more about the Franschhoek Literary Festival.

Subscribe to our Editor’s Picks Newsletter for your monthly update on what’s happening in and around Cape Town.

Cape Town Events Calendar
March 2026
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30 31

Spier Light Art 2026Spier Light Art transforms wine farm ...

A trail of sound sculptures, neon texts, and glowing artworks

mischu R99 brunch special Lunch at mischu: R99 special with ...

Avo & salsa on sourdough and cappuccino for R99, + try the viral crookie

Filini interiorFilini at Radisson Cape Town Foreshore

Tiramisu martinis, lasagne crocchetta and more

Drumstruck 2025 Cape Town’s top African drumming ...

A layered story of South Africa’s musical traditions

WB TAPSBrewery with food specials every single ...

Daily deals on classic comfort meals like burgers, schnitzel, ribs, steaks…

Woodstock Brewery Taproom NEW 4Cool taproom with amazing happy hour & ...

Craft beer tasting trays, burgers for just R60, R35 happy hour pints

Spier Light Art 2026Spier Light Art transforms wine farm ...

A trail of sound sculptures, neon texts, and glowing artworks

Dutchies recurring event Free jazz nights at Dutchies by Grotto ...

Sushi platters, crisp wine, and jazz in the sea breeze

mischu R99 brunch special Lunch at mischu: R99 special with ...

Avo & salsa on sourdough and cappuccino for R99, + try the viral crookie

Filini interiorFilini at Radisson Cape Town Foreshore

Tiramisu martinis, lasagne crocchetta and more

Drumstruck 2025 Cape Town’s top African drumming ...

A layered story of South Africa’s musical traditions

WB TAPSBrewery with food specials every single ...

Daily deals on classic comfort meals like burgers, schnitzel, ribs, steaks…

Woodstock Brewery Taproom NEW 4Cool taproom with amazing happy hour & ...

Craft beer tasting trays, burgers for just R60, R35 happy hour pints

CEN1010+ events you didn’t know happen in ...

Full moon hikes, night markets, Easter egg hunts, padel...

HintHunt Mission RoomPac-Man meets Jumanji at HintHunt’s ...

Enter a retro arcade world with 8-bit graphics, lasers, and Pacman-style mazes

The Charles LaunchbaseLive the luxe Winelands lifestyle at ...

Perfectly positioned next to top schools and wine estates, & top-tier ...

Webersburg Wine EstateMore to do at Webersburg Wine Estate ...

Yes, there’s wine, but also art, yoga, cooking classes & kudu macarons

GROUP BIKESUltimate day trip idea: Bike Forge in ...

Part museum, restaurant, and getaway, with the most amazing stories 

fable cocktail The drama & decadence of cocktail ...

Cocktails that rain, change colour, and come with handcuffs

FABLE PARTYCape Town’s best cocktail bar on a ...

From free starters to R65 cocktails, here’s how to do fable smartly

 Spier 21 reasons 15Spier Wine Farm in Stellenbosch

It’s over 300 years old and always full of surprises

GiveawaysTravel Tips