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February Diary

Wilderness Arts Festival

Western Cape

Paintings, sculptures and ceramics by more than 60 South African artists are on show at different venues in this Garden Route village. There’s more than just art on display, with craft and art workshops, poetry and literature readings, and kids entertainment also part of the festival line-up. carole@ bcreativedesign-print.co.za 27-29 February

Harvest at Dusk Festival

Paarl

Join Nederburg for its annual harvest, picking and stomping the ripened grapes before they’re turned into wine. In between the hard work, chat to winemakers and taste the bounty. As the day draws to a close, enjoy a feast on the lawn in front of the estate’s historic manor house, with musical entertainment provided by Kaleidoskoop. info@nederburg.com 8 February

Up the Creek

Swellendam

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