Celebrate a zest for life at Boschendal’s Citrus Festival

Winter in the winelands is a time of crisp air, golden hues, and the zesty joy of fresh citrus. At Boschendal Farm, the cold winter months herald a farm-wide celebration of its famed citrus fruits with a series of special events for the entire family.

The Boschendal Citrus Festival will take place in July, and will include citrus-inspired decorations, menus incorporating the crisp flavours of oranges, lemons and mandarins, and a series of Winelands experiences designed to inspire a love for authentic winter citrus flavours.

Every Saturday in July, guests can enjoy an Orchard Citrus Experience experience. A tractor ride into Boschendal’s orchards will be followed by a demonstration on how to pick citrus safely to maintain the health of the orchard before guests try their hand at citrus picking. Each guest will receive a 1kg bag of citrus to take home with them. Book a winter picnic to enjoy afterwards as a perfect family affair to enjoy on a sunny winter day.

The Wreath Making Workshop on Saturday, 23 July will give guests an opportunity to explore their creative side. Using fresh fynbos and citrus elements from our farm, guests will create a centrepiece worthy of any table. Presented by fynbos fundi Nicky from Fabulous Fynbos, guests will have the pleasure of creating a masterpiece to take home with the workshop including all flowers and citrus, wreath materials, and a welcome drink and pastry.

Guests are invited to join Boschendal’s experts on Saturday, 30 July for a morning learning the tips and tricks of working with zesty fruits. The Squeeze, Zest and Preserve Workshop will teach guests how to work these juicy gems to bring out their unique flavours, and includes all materials and spices, a welcome drink, snack and take home gift bag all curated and presented by Brenda from Brenda’s Preserves.