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

Subscribe to our free monthly Editor’s Picks Newsletter for all the best information on what is happening in and around Cape Town in 2008.

Cape Town Events Calendar
 
September 2008
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28 29 30

Wolfkop Nature Reserve 4Our team’s tip-off: 50% off cottage ...

Completely private cottages with splash pools, hot tubs and more

Palm House Boutique Hotel and Spa August 2024Sublime dining at Palm House Boutique ...

Friday Night Steak Club, Afternoon Tea, 6-course tasting menu & more

Trail's End Bike HotelTeam building, stylish conferencing & ...

Ultimate work-play-and-stay hub, Trail’s End

Two Oceans Aquarium clean up Free beach clean-ups with the Two ...

It happens every single month. See upcoming dates

Pear TreeThe hidden seaside bistro on the ...

Sushi calamari, miso sirloin & rice krispies milkshakes

mischu 2024Weekends are for mischu

You can get breakfast and coffee with the R99 brunch special

Filini interiorFilini at Radisson Cape Town Foreshore

Tiramisu martinis, lasagne crocchetta and a buzzy rooftop bar

Cannibisters 2024Cape Town’s very own cannabis club, ...

Now with over 90 strains of weed and The Serenity Room

Off-road adventure at Scootours BanhoekBest day ever? Monster Mountain ...

Scootours Banhoek has scooters, vine bikes and archery

Escape rooms Cape TownPossibly the best escape room in the ...

HintHunt’s Marble is being called “the king of escape rooms”

Mountain MarketAffordable healthy food at this city ...

Organic fruit and veg, smoothie bowls + small-scale clothes

Char'd Grill & Wine BarSpirit tastings and unique cuts at ...

Gin atomiser, brandy tastings and chef recommendations

Milk on the Beach 2024Reasons to visit this beach-side family ...

Ramen by the sea, a build-your-own waffle bar & 5 more

Palm House Boutique Hotel and Spa August 2024This boutique 5-star hotel offers ...

The signature Palm Journey includes a 3-course lunch

Honeybee Heroes Be a beekeeper for a day at Honeybee ...

Adopt a hive, learn about bees, take a beekeeping course, buy honey

Wolfkop Nature Reserve 4Our team’s tip-off: 50% off cottage ...

Completely private cottages with splash pools, hot tubs and more

Trail's End Bike HotelTeam building, stylish conferencing & ...

Ultimate work-play-and-stay hub, Trail’s End

Pear TreeThe hidden seaside bistro on the ...

Sushi calamari, miso sirloin & rice krispies milkshakes

mischu 2024Weekends are for mischu

You can get breakfast and coffee with the R99 brunch special

Filini interiorFilini at Radisson Cape Town Foreshore

Tiramisu martinis, lasagne crocchetta and a buzzy rooftop bar

Cannibisters 2024Cape Town’s very own cannabis club, ...

Now with over 90 strains of weed and The Serenity Room

Off-road adventure at Scootours BanhoekBest day ever? Monster Mountain ...

Scootours Banhoek has scooters, vine bikes and archery

Escape rooms Cape TownPossibly the best escape room in the ...

HintHunt’s Marble is being called “the king of escape rooms”

Char'd Grill & Wine BarSpirit tastings and unique cuts at ...

Gin atomiser, brandy tastings and chef recommendations

Milk on the Beach 2024Reasons to visit this beach-side family ...

Ramen by the sea, a build-your-own waffle bar & 5 more

wb6Live music & craft beer at Woodstock ...

Springbok Nude Girls and Arno Carstens play here. Plus the beer rocks

daysinthesun 5Daytime Afrocentric festival in Cape ...

New lifestyle event brings amapiano, gqom, food & more

Wolfkop Nature Reserve 4Our team’s tip-off: 50% off cottage ...

Completely private cottages with splash pools, hot tubs and more

Kuier November 2Kuier@TheCastle – the Saturday ...

CBD’s biggest family-friendly market: Festive edition

SGL NYE 2024 3New Year’s Eve with Sexy Groovy Love

Disco, techno & afro beats in a fairytale castle hidden in the mountains

SGL NYDCelebrate New Year’s Day with Sexy ...

Sexy Groovy Love’s partying love letter to Grand Africa

Ideas Cartel Meetings and Boardrooms 2Cape Town meeting rooms for big and ...

Ideas Cartel organises it all for you (including corporate retreats)

pickingWhere to pick fruit and flowers

Fill up on fruit and veg or make your own flower bouquets

GiveawaysTravel Tips