Celebrating the Harvest in Stellenbosch

Welcoming a New Season

The Harvest Parade is a longstanding tradition in Stellenbosch, created to ‘bless’ and give thanks for the beginning of a new harvest season.

Each participating farm brings its own spirit and creativity to the event, turning the streets into a lively celebration of agriculture, heritage, and community.

On Saturday, 31 January 2026, the annual parade once again filled Stellenbosch with colour and jubilation. For the fourth consecutive year, Lanzerac claimed the ‘BESTE VLOT’ trophy, a testament to the estate’s unity, mutual respect, dedication, and innovative ideas.

Every team member played a role in shaping this momentous success, reflecting the collaborative spirit that defines the estate.

The parade not only celebrates creativity and community pride — it also symbolises the official start of the new harvest season. It honours the resilience of the farmers who work tirelessly in the fields, ensuring the bountiful crops that eventually grace dining tables across the country.

Harvest Season at Lanzerac

While the parade is vibrant and festive, following this, the Harvest Season is celebrated at Lanzerac in a quieter, gentler tone.

During March, the estate celebrated a bountiful harvest. Grateful for nature’s generosity, Lanzerac takes time to honour the hands that picked, the vines that flourished, and the land that abundantly provided.

Across the Winelands, each farm has its own way of marking the season — some host long tables in the vineyards, others gather for blessings or even a celebratory dance.

Lanzerac’s approach is quieter. Here, thanks is given gently and sincerely, acknowledging the land and the season with a sense of calm appreciation.

Together, the Harvest Parade and the Harvest Season capture the essence of Lanzerac: joyful celebration balanced with deep gratitude.

These traditions honour the estate’s heritage, the dedication of its people, and the enduring generosity of the land — reminding visitors and locals alike why harvest time remains one of the most meaningful periods in the Stellenbosch calendar.