Gastronomica in Knysna 2008 - Events in Cape Town

Celebrate a conscious lifestyle at Knysna's Gastronomica - fresh, organic and passionate


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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