Everything you need to know about the Joburg Cheese And Wine Festival

Sylvia’s Market in Johannesburg is hosting the 2nd annual Joburg Cheese and Wine Festival this weekend.

The festival hosted by The Annual Cheese Market will take place at 59 Frederick Street, Johannesburg on 6 October 2019.

The festival will reportedly be even bigger and better than last year with tickets going for only R40 per adult and R10 for children (and this includes access into the play area).

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The event is said to be ‘a unique cheese experience’ in Johannesburg with loads of different wines and craft drinks to choose from. And for those who would like to clear their palate from all the cheese, they can proceed to enjoy the variety of food that is set to be sold at the different stalls available.

The festival is said to be a family festival and ultimately kicks off at 10:00 until 16:00.

Ticket details:

Tickets for the Joburg Cheese and Wine Festival can be bought at Quicket. Tickets are also reportedly available at the gate.

About the Annual Cheese Market:

“As proud Joburgers, we call upon promotion on local supply and support of local cheese makers, and all cheese related products including beverages that pair with,” reads the Annual Cheese Market’s Facebook Page. “Indeed we have been in this quiet revolution for a while , lets create a wonderful festival for our industry and expose a lot of incredible brands .The Cheese Market features exhibitions by cheese stalls, beers crafters, gin, wine makers and arts and crafts every year.”

Pretoria Cheese and Wine Festival:

On 23 November, the Cheese and Wine Festival will also make its way to Pretoria. The event will take place at the 012central on Saturday 23 November. Tickets are available through webtickets. More details about the event will be released later.

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