Paarl Cultivaria Festival 2008

Come enjoy a Feast with Finesse in Paarl, the Afrikaans heart of South Africa


The Paarl Cultivaria Festival will be happening for the second time since its establishment on the Western Cape Events Calendar from 21 to 25 September 2008.

There will be entertainment for the entire family - including drama, music, opera, ballet and 4x4 routes. The festival will also have a food and wine emporium as well as a place where parents can leave their kids to be looked after.

The 2008 Cultivaria Festival promises a fusion of pleasure, culture and adventure like never seen before in this country…that sounds promising.

This dynamic Winelands event on the Cape social calendar, promises a fusion of pleasure, culture and adventure like never before seen in this country.

This spectacular event falls on the long weekend of 20 to 24 September and is a unique opportunity for guests to enjoy a variety of memorable events, feeding the mind, body and soul.

Paarl’s Cultivaria will fire-up with a pop concert at Gymnasium High and a gourmet feast at the longest dinner table in the world. This table will be in the Main Street, with delightful guests joining in.

The Friday is filled with concerts, Saturday is crammed full of productions. On the Sunday, the Mozart Requiem is performed in the Paarl town hall.

2008 Cultivaria Festival

Date: 25 – 28 September 2008
Location: In and around Paarl

Molo says: “This is a unique opportunity for guests to enjoy a variety of memorable events, feeding mind, body and soul.”

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