28/08/2026
🌸 Stanford is set to bloom this September! 🌸
From 12–27 September 2026, the village comes alive for Stanford in Bloom — a vibrant celebration of flowers, food, art, music, creativity and community.
There’s something for every kind of bloom-seeker, including:
🌿 Chelsea Flowers in Stanford: Experience Life After Fire, Leon Kluge’s Gold and Best Exhibit in the Great Pavilion-winning RHS Chelsea Flower Show display.
🛍️ Stanford in Bloom Market: Browse beautiful local finds daily on the Village Green.
🎼 Bloom in Concert: Enjoy the Cape Town Philharmonic Youth Orchestra on 12 September.
🎶 Live music: Catch Koos Kombuis on 12 September and Gian Groen on 19 September.
🌸 Creative workshops: Make flower crowns, try lino printing, watercolour painting, papermaking, Matisse-inspired art and more.
🌱 Nature experiences: Join a fynbos guided walk at Phillipskop.
🍴 Klein River Cheese Demo Kitchen: Discover food demos, tastings and hands-on workshops — from air-fryer dishes, poke bowls and sourdough roosterkoek to cheese-making, pasta, sushi, cocktails, wine pairings and more.
🎤 Chelsea Talks: Hear from Leon Kluge and artist Tristan Woudberg as they share the story behind Life After Fire.
🌅 Stanford Sunset Markets: Enjoy local food, drinks, produce, plants and gifts on 18 and 25 September.
And while you’re soaking up the magic of spring in Stanford, be sure to head for the hills. 🍷
Visit Stanford Hills Estate for award-winning estate wines, a relaxed tasting at The Tasting Room, breakfast or lunch at Casa Cello, and beautiful views across vineyards and the Klein River Mountains. Make a day of it — or stay a little longer.
View the full Stanford in Bloom programme and book your favourites at Stanford in Bloom Events: https://stanfordinbloom.co.za/events/list/