After visiting the sports grounds and the Fynbos Exhibition in the sports hall, the town of Hopefield and surrounds has a lot to offer visitors this weekend.
Bee Observation Centre
Just opposite the Dutch Reformed Church in Church Street, the Bee Observation Centre will give visitors an amazing view of what a working bee-hive is about.
There are also lots of honey and wax products. (Check Simply Bee’s website for details or phone 022 723 0569).
Moose Farm Stall
Newly opened giving visitors an opportunity to buy hand craft from locals (phone Ilze Mostert: 079 873 1526; Facebook/moosefarmstall).
Passion for Wood
Billy Griffiths’ woodwork on display (083 646 8784; facebook/passionforwoodhopefield).
Monte Christo Theatre
Has a show running on Saturday eve – The Cat’s Meow (Christo 083 283 0719; facebook/montechristo).
Die BouSmous
Look for antiques and recycled material (Dolf 083 630 6708).
Stroll about the Town
Open plots have flowers in abundance for visitors to take pictures of, walk along the river and spot birdlife.
Plaasmol
A brand new 4×4 track opens this weekend at the Plaasmol.
Visit the petting zoo at the Plaasmol farm stall, 6 km from Hopefield on the R45 on the way to Vredenburg. They also have a pet shop, a curio and gift shop and a nursery. They will be open over the weekend from 09:00-17:00. They pride themselves on recycling and almost everything, from the chairs to the pergola, is made from recycled materials. Phone 082 301 7772.
Fossil Park
The West Coast Fossil Park is also situated on the R45 between Vredenburg and Hopefield.
Take a guided fossil tour to the dig site or have a meal in the coffee shop. To check opening hours and tour times, phone 022 7661 606.
Mill Country Fair
For fresh produce like eggs, jams, breads and vegetables, look for the red building in Church Street that houses the Mill Country Fair.
Accommodation
There are only a few places with accommodation left for this weekend:
Three Oaks (072 543 5627);
Inni Woud Kampering at Plaasmol (082 301 7773) and
Savico bungalows (084 554 4314).
For general inquiries about the Fynbos Show phone Ulrich Donaggi on 073 100 0357.
