Unveiling the Magic of Stanford in Bloom
Imagine stepping into a world where spring’s vibrant colours mingle with the tangy pop of fermentation, and the warmth of handmade preserves meets creamy botanical-infused cheeses. This is Stanford in Bloom – a festival that doesn’t just look beautiful, but smells, tastes, and feels alive. For Harvest Club members, there’s no better way to kick off the new season of fresher, finer, more soulful food.
Here’s what’s happening this September, both for Harvest Club and around the Stanford village.
Psst, look out for your exclusive discount below!
Join these Exciting Events
This two-week celebration is Stanford’s own springtime showcase of creativity, conservation and community. The centrepiece is a replica of South Africa’s gold-award winning exhibit from the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025 – designed by Leon Kluge and Tristan Woudberg. Last year’s showstopper took everyone’s breath away, and this year promises even more to explore.
And best of all, you’ll find some of our very own Harvest Club suppliers sharing their skills and flavours through hands-on workshops and market stalls…
Kari's Fermentation Workshop
Let Kari from Kombukarious show you how to brew your own kombucha and create probiotic-rich delights. Leave with a SCOBY, starter tea, and two probiotic-rich creations to continue fermenting at home!
Saturday, 13 September, 2:00 – 3:30pm
R695
Harvest Club members pay only R625
NOTE: Whatsapp Kari to claim your discount before booking: 084 443 3434
Bryan's Global Preserves
Bryan has a gift for bringing global inspiration to local kitchens. In this session, he’ll guide you through preserve styles and techniques from different corners of the world – sparking ideas for new flavour combinations and ways to make the most of seasonal produce.
Monday, 22 September, 10:30 – 11:30am
R140
Cheesemaking with Botanicals
Learn the art of infusing cheeses with botanicals at Klein River Cheese. Experiment with local herbs and flowers for unique flavors.
Multiple sessions throughout the festival
R80
Stanford in Bloom Highlights
Experience live music, art exhibitions, and a vibrant market on the Village Green. Discover talks and workshops on gardening and creativity.
10 to 24 September
Harvest Club Dates
We’ve shifted our Market Days out by one week so that our wonderful local suppliers can take part in Stanford in Bloom and have time to prepare our harvest Club orders.
Shop Opens for your orders
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Shop Open: Tuesday 17 – Monday 22 September (full details coming soon)
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Market Days:
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Stanford & Karwyderskraal – Wednesday 1 October
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Hermanus & Betty’s Bay – Thursday 2 October
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New to Harvest Club?
Plan Your September Adventure
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Order your Harvest Club favourites between 17 – 22 September.
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Pop into Stanford for festival highlights between 10 – 24 September.
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Collect your Harvest Club orders on 1 or 2 October.
This September, don’t just stock your pantry – stock your mind, your senses, and your soul with inspiration from Stanford in Bloom.