Wild Clover’s Hops Harvest Festival, taking place from 10 – 12 May promotes the responsible use of alcohol and has partnered with Home Heroes and Bettina Shuttle to assist festival attendees in arrive home safely.

Home Heroes offers taxis and chauffeurs to drive you home in your own car at R12.50/km and are offering a R50 saving on call-out fees to all festival attendees.  And if you pre-book your lift you qualify for an additional 10% discount.  So pre-book your transport by calling 086 000 1234 or email herohotline@homeheroes.org – quote ‘Hops Harvest Festival’ for your discount.

Bettina Shuttle offers shuttle services from four different locations in the Western Cape.

These include Cape Town, Durbanville, Stellenbosch and Paarl. Ensure safe and comfortable travelling during the festival and book your seat. Pre-bookings receive a 5% discount on the journey.  Contact Jody Vaughan  or Steve Combrinck on 0825682738 / 0820762958 or email jodyv@bettinashuttle.co.za or info@bettinashuttle.co.za.  Remember to quote ‘Hops Harvest Festival’ to qualify for the 5% discount.

Stellenbosch (Die Braak) – Wild Clover at R 80.00p.p less 5% R 75.00
Durbanville (DE Ville Mall) – Wild Clover at R 130.00p.p less 5% R 123.00
Cape Town (V&A Hotel) – Wild Clover at R 180.00p.p less 5% R 170.00
Paarl (Bus stop/Laborie) – Wild Clover at R 120.00p.p less 5% R 114.00

FranFun Tours provides safe and reliable transport from Melkbosstrand, Bloubergstrand and Milnerton (2 stops) to the Wild Clover Hops Harvest Festival. Shuttle seats booked before 9 May will qualify for a 5% discount. Bookings will be considered confirmed on payment of a 50% deposit.

MELKBOSSTRAND: Depart from Pick n Pay Centre – Cost R120pp
BLOUBERGSTRAND: Depart from parking area across from Doodles Beachfront Restaurant – Cost R100pp
MILNERTON (1): Depart from parking area at Paddox shopping centre – Cost R100pp
MILNERTON (2): Depart from parking area at Ratanga Junction – Cost R100pp

To reserve your seat, please contact Franette on 082 923 5952, email info@franfuntours.com.

Wild Clover’s debut Hops Harvest Festival offers finest craft beers in May! 

In celebration of the close of another successful harvest at the South African hops farms near George, Wild Clover will host the Hops Harvest Festival from 10-12 May on their farm in Stellenbosch.

This weekend-long celebration is for the whole family, with a focus on beer tasting from a variety of suppliers of hand-crafted beers including Wild Clover’s own specialty brews. There will be entertainment for the children, live music and delicious warm food to complement the beer, such as Wild Boar on the spit and a few German delights too.

Under the watchful eye of owner-brewer Ampie Kruger, Wild Clover currently produces four natural beers; an English Ale; an Irish Porter; a German Pils and a fruity Belgian Wit. Ampie is always happy to talk beer with aficionados and beer-lovers and is passionate about the art of brewing.The Hops Harvest Festival will bring together many of the country’s finest craft breweries, offering the chance to sample a selection of fine locally brewed beers in one place.

R100 entry for adults, all beer tastings included, and children under 18 are free. On Mother’s Day, May 12^th, mom’s entrance ticket is complimentary. Kindly book online at http://www.quicket.co.za/events/1867-hops-harvest-festival/.

There is plenty of secure parking on the farm, as well as chauffeur operators and shuttle services available to get you home safely. To enquire about all this and more, contact info@wildclover.co.za or call 021 865 2248.

What:               Hops Harvest Festival

Where:             Wild Clover (R304, Stellenbosch)

When:              10-12 May 2013

Times:              Friday 10 May 4pm – 10pm

Saturday 11 May 10am – 10pm

Sunday 12 May 10am – 5pm

Come and enjoy a day at the Wild Clover farm outside Stellenbosch with the whole family on 14 April 2013

There will be a great vibe with good music, food stalls, pony rides, jumping castles, slip and slide, playground, the best pizzas ever, and even a beer for dad.

Our expert bike mechanics and coaches from Cyclelab that recently completed the ABSA Cape Epic will be on hand to provide riding, mechanical, safety and other tips.
The day will end with a short race for the various age groups starting with the grade one’s and ending with a family fun relay race. So mom, dad, granny, brother and sister bring your bikes along.

The winners will receive certificates & pizza vouchers!

REGISTRATION: 07h30 to 08h30
START: 09h00
PRIZE GIVING & LUCKY DRAW: 11h30
ENTRY FEE: R70 per rider

Please contact Wild Clover Farm at reservations@wildclover.co.za or 021-865 2248 if you want to book for lunch!

ENTER ON THE DAY!
6-8 years: 1 Lap                   9-11 years: 2 Laps                             12-13 years: 3 Laps

Enquiries: tours@cyclelab.com / 021 702 7886 or Hendrik 083 771 1143
Please contact Wild Clover Farm at reservations@wildclover.co.za or 021-865 2248 if you want to book for lunch!

Please bring blankets, clothes, non perishables and any other items that could help the victims of the Kayamandi fire disaster where thousands lost everything.