Ground CRU Summer Edition 2026 Brings a Wide Range of Cape Wines to Muldersdrift

The Ground CRU Summer Edition returns to Muldersdrift on 31 January and 1 February 2025 for another fab food and wine celebration. Wine lovers can look forward to two sun-drenched days filled with Western Cape wine farm favourites, exquisite food and gorgeous views of the beautiful landscape at Ground the Venue.

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What to expect from the Ground CRU Summer Edition 2026

For two days, wine lovers, foodies, and music enthusiasts alike get to sip on hand-selected wines from top vineyards, indulge in gourmet bites, and enjoy live music that perfectly complements the sunny atmosphere.

Your ticket includes full access to the event, complete with a wine passport and a wine tasting glass on arrival. Enjoy live music throughout the day while sampling free wine tastings from over 25 participating wine farms, making it a relaxed and flavour-filled celebration of great wine and summer vibes.

Parents, feel free to bring the kids along as well while you sip. There are tons of opportunities for entertainment with pony rides, jumping castles and face painting activities to keep the young ones busy.

Which participating wine farms can you look forward to at Ground CRU?

Start your journey in Stellenbosch, then sip your way through Paarl, Franschhoek, Walker Bay, Cape Agulhas, Elgin and beyond, with a curated selection of wineries and bubbles guaranteed to delight and excite your taste buds. Featured wineries are listed below:

Quoin Rock
Avontuur Wine Estate
Saxenburg
Cederberg Wines
Perdeberg Wines
Bacco
Laborie Wine Estate
Iona Wines
Boschendal
Holden Manz Wine Estate
Almenkerk Wine Estate
Bellingham Wines
Rupert & Rothschild Vignerons
Creation Wines
Fryer’s Cove
Strandveld
Graham Beck
Kloovenburg
Weltevrede Wines
Marras
Da Luca Prosecco
Steenberg Wines
Spioenkop Wines
Crazy Tropez
Veuve Cliquot
Mont Rochelle
Ghost Corner

Elevate the experience with the VIP package

The Ground CRU Summer Edition 2026 experience also features a limited-time early bird VIP offering, available to just 10 guests at this exclusive price. This premium package grants you early access to a private, shaded VIP area, thoughtfully curated and beautifully styled for relaxed all-day enjoyment.

Each table includes a bottle of bubbles for every two guests, paired with a tasting charcuterie platter to enjoy at your leisure. You’ll have your own private table for the day, along with dedicated waiter service and access to a private bar, ensuring a seamless and indulgent experience from start to finish.

How to book your tickets

Cost: Saturday, 31 January – R470pp (adults), and Sunday, 1 February – R350pp (adults) | R120pp per day (kids u/18) | Free (kids u/3) | VIP Experience – R1200pp per day | Book via Howler