STIHL Lumberjack Festival

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Sharpen your chainsaws and dust of the old axe handle, from Saturday, April 14 to Sunday 15 April the burly, the bearded, the flannel-wearing will gather for the STIHL Lumberjack Festival at the Lievland Wine Estate in Stellenbosch Cape Town. The event includes a host of red neck sports, live music, family fête, and a giant waterslide aimed at the working man, students and children alike.

Agriculture and good music have come together in a single event, an oxymoron that has some scientists fearing that it may create enough anti-matter to destroy the world. Meanwhile, for those who’d rather showcase their brute lumberjack strength, tree climbing and axe throwing will certainly be an order for the day.

When the lumber games have wound down, the excitement will be followed by a dedicated sundowner live music session featuring Jeremy Loops performing on the Saturday the 14th of April, and the Valiant Swart Band on Sunday the 15th of April. The event will be hosted by comedian Dave Levinsohn.

Tickets for the STIHL Lumberjack Festival: R50p/p | R30 for children

Cape Town Lumberjack Festival lineup

08h00 – 11h00: Fun Run (6km/12km)

Forming part of the TSIBA EDEN-New Balance Trail Run Series, the undulating terrain of Lievland Wine Estate will be tested underfoot by runners and walkers alike. All proceeds raised go to TSiBA Eden, Sedgefield.

11h00 – 16h00: Lumber Games

Show your stuff in events such as the Stock Saw, Jack & Jill Crosscut Saw, Obstacle Course, Tree Climbing, Axe Throwing, Log Hurling and the Boom Run. The emphasis is on physical fun, family participation, and student shenanigans.

16h00 – 20h00: Live Music

Wind down the day with your host, comedian Dave Levinsohn, and a spectacular live music lineup featuring Jeremy Loops (Saturday 14th) and the Valiant Swart Band (Sunday 15th).This is how weekends were meant to be spent!

Other fun activities include a Giant Tree Swing, Jumping Castle, Monster Water Slide, Pedal-boat Racing, Ball Games, Water Sports, Wood Sculpturing and Tree Planting (in association with Greenpop).

We love Stellenbosch and if you follow our advice so will you! Check out things to do in Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch wine estates and restaurants and the ever popular Oude Bakerij for artisanal breads in Stellenbosch and a great time.

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