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Robertson is a town in the Western Cape Province of South Africa known as the valley of wine and roses, at the heart of the wine route - Route 62
Here are the fun, cool, family-friendly activities and attractions around Robertson Valley.
In 1728 a large tract of land which fell within the very large boundaries of Swellendam district was let to a Mr. P Joubert. The area soon attracted other migrant farmers who required grazing for their sheep and by 1800 many of them settled permanently on these pieces of land, which they now purchased outright from the Government. The names of the original farms are still much in evidence as districts, eg. Roodezant, Le Chasseur, Retreat, Noree, Goree, Vink Rivier, Willem Nels River, Klaasvoogds, Goudmyn, Vlolikheid and De Hoop Between 1728 and 1790, the particular farm Roodezand changed hands several times and in the 1840’s belonged to Johannes W van Zijl. Church services were held in his home when every three months Dr William Robertson, the Dutch Reformed Church Minister at Swellendam, visited the area. The town was named after him.
Elethu black owned farm pays dividends Elethu, the successful 100% black-owned grape farming initiative that benefits Bonnievale Wines workers, is approaching a significant milestone. In May next year the equal shareholding in the 30ha Elethu farm initiative comes to an end and 100% management is transferred to the Bonnievale Workers Empowerment Trust.:- http://www.wine.co.za/news/news.aspx?NEWSID=30891
14 Microbreweries on tap at the Robertson Beerfest, Food market and Kiddies entertainment, Oompah music and great atmosphere.
Date: 3rd of September 2016 at the Robertson Showground’s;.
Venue: Robertson Showgrounds
Time: 11H00 to 19H00
Entrance: Tickets available at the Robertson Tourism office from middle August 2016
R 100 per person. [Includes 500ml Beer mug & 10 tasting coupons]
R 40 Children u/ 18
The success of the Robertson Beerfest last year has welcomed an expansion of the festival to a new venue.
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13 Microbreweries on tap at the Robertson Beerfest, Food market and Kiddies entertainment, Oompah music and great atmosphere.
Date: 3rd of September 2016 at the Robertson Showground’s;.
Venue: Robertson Showgrounds
Time: 11H00 to 19H00
Entrance: Tickets available at the Robertson Tourism office from middle August 2016
R 100 per person. [Includes 500ml Beer mug & 10 tasting coupons]
R 40 Children u/ 18
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