Clanwilliam Wild Flower Show 2010

The annual ten-day Clanwilliam Wild Flower Show is presented by the Clanwilliam Wild Flower Association in the Old Dutch Reformed Church from 26 August - 1 September 2010.

About the show

It starts at the end of August and ends first week in September. The Church was declared a National Monument in 1978. At the end of winter, the Flower Church becomes a hive of activity. Volunteers happily create a manmade landscape inside the church; a kaleidoscope from nature made accessible to everybody. About 360 species are exhibited by the Clanwilliam Wildflower Society, which is a fitting complement to the dignified architecture of the church. The pulpit has been quiet for many years, but the flowers offer a song of praise heavenwards.

The Old Dutch Reformed Church was built in 1864 and is commonly known today as the 'Flower church' where the annual wild flower show is held

Cape Winelands Events Programme: Clanwilliam Wild Flower Show

This flower fête includes concerts, art and food stalls, and a street carnival. A special botanical division displays all the flowers on show with their botanical, as well as their common names. It is alleged that the greatest variety of wild flowers in one district in the world happen to make their appearance in the area around Clanwilliam.

Times and admission

Times

08h30 to 18h00 daily

Entry

About Clanwilliam, Cape Winelands

Clanwilliam is situated at the foot of the mighty Cederberg mountain range ±230 km from Cape Town. It has lots to offer the tourists, namely the beauty of the mountains, rock art, bird-watching, historical buildings, the scenic beauty of the flowers in "Flower Season", as well as water sports. Various 4x4 routes and hiking trails are available in the area.

Further more, Clanwilliam is situated in a part of the Western Cape which is the only place in the world where Rooibos is planted and cultivated. The factory can be visited for a video-show on the tea-proccess and products can be bought directly from them.

Clanwilliam is also well-known for its "Veldskoene" (leather shoes), made by Strassbergers. A visit to the factory is worthwhile, and shoes can be bought from them in any size and colour.