schoolsthatrockStellenbosch Spring Fair. A Spring Fair, an Art garden, a High tea, Nature-inspired workshops and an Entertaining talk on Pilgrimage and mental health.
The month of October is known as one of the most beautiful months in Stellenbosch. Flowers are in bloom, the air is crisp, the weather is fine and everyone is enthusiastic about the prospect of a bright and sunny summer and Festive Season. It is also the month in which Visit Stellenbosch hosts Garden Town – a celebration of some of the town’s and surrounding communities’ most beautiful public and private gardens. A true feast for the senses.
Paul Roos Gymnasium decided to join the festivities by contributing its own special programme towards this annual event. Paul Roos Gymnasium and its learners are proud members of the Stellenbosch community. PRG feels a sense of responsibility towards it and is therefore excited to open its gates to all residents and visitors who want to experience the magic of Stellenbosch during the month of October.
One-day market catering
PRG is proud to announce the AFGRI Stellenbosch Spring Fair. It is a one-day market catering for those with a love of and interest in delicacies within the culinary, wine and craft drink sectors; decorative art, furniture, beautiful home and garden necessities and must-haves. This will take place at the Markötter Sports Complex on 22 October 2022. Visitors can also look forward to relaxing moments. This happens whilst enjoying top-class wines from the Paul Roos Wine Emporium, food prepared by local restaurateurs, deli owners and popular-by-demand food truck chefs.
Our wines are produced by winemakers from within the Paul Roos community (old boys and parents alike). Patrons can look forward to delicious alcoholic and non-alcoholic food-and-drink pairings. It takes place at one of the four allocated chill zones on the day. The C2M Kiddies Garden (for children under the age of 12) will boast with an array of entertaining activities. Included is a book-nook and customized child-friendly stalls, nice-to-have’s and scrumptious treats.
Besides the AFGRI Stellenbosch Spring Fair, Paul Roos is working closely with IS Art Gallery in presenting visitors to Garden Town with the ABSA-PRG Art Garden and Coffee Shop. The works of local sculptors, installation and land artists will be exhibited. It happens in the carefully curated space, at the Markötter Sports Complex. The Rupert Museum is supporting a youth outreach art programme.
Creative works
The creative works of these youngsters will be incorporated as decorative art in the ABSA-PRG Coffee Shop. A limited amount of tickets will be sold to the public for the unveiling of the ABSA-PRG Art Garden. It will take place on Friday, 21 October. Patrons at the AFRGI Stellenbosch Spring Fair will enjoy exclusive access to the ABSA-PRG Art Garden on Saturday, 22 October ’22. The exhibition and coffee shop will be open to the public, free of charge. This is valid from Sunday, 23 October ’22 until Sunday 30 October ’22 (for the duration of Garden Town).
In addition to the above, PRG is hosting special events, workshops and talks between Friday, 21 October and Saturday 29 October.
Carmen Niehaus
Headline sponsor AFGRI will be hosting two special events on Friday, 28 October and Saturday, 29 October. The first event ‘Koppie Tee Fontein’ will be hosted by entertainer and TV host Jak de Priester. He will co-present with Carmen Niehaus from Carmién Rooibos Tea. The event is focused the uses and health benefits of tea. Drink and baking with tea tastings and recipes will be shared on the day. On Saturday AFGRI will be hosting a fun day for the family. John Deere tractors and implements will be showcased. AFGRI will be presenting informal, fun talks on the youth and the future of sustainable farming in South Africa. This is a great day for the youth interested in careers in agriculture and farming.
Supporting sponsor C2M Chartered Accountants will be co-hosting:
- A High Tea with Dr Darren Green: The Green light to multi-dimensional wellness
- The Art of Bonsai: A demonstration by Boland Bonsai Kai & sales by Bonsai Tree
- Pilgrimage, Nature and Mental Health: an evening with travellers and writers Erns Gründling and Lindie Stander
- Fermenting with Kombukarious Kombucha: Making kimchi (including a gin and kombucha tasting by Muti Gin)
- Eco-printing: The fascinating practice of eco-printing, from start to finish, designing & producing your own cotton scarf with Natasha Minyon Sale.
All proceeds will go towards the “Sponsor-a-Paul-Rooser” fund – aimed at providing learners from families who are experiencing financial difficulties with access to a top-quality educational and life-preparing experience.
All tickets go live via Quicket on Thursday, 23 September ’22.
Vendors, local deli owners, restauranteurs, and/or local business owners interested in participating in this fair, can contact Luna Paige at media@paulroos.co.za
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