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St Francis Bay · 24 October 2026

Bubbly in
the Bay

A waterfront celebration of South Africa's premium bubbles.

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About the Festival

Where Bubbles
Meet the Bay

Nestled along the pristine coastline of St Francis Bay, the St Francis Bubbles Festival is a curated selection of South Africa's elegant sparkling wines and crisp MCCs.

Gather your friends and join us for an unforgettable afternoon of bubbles tastings, live music, great food, stylish outfits and waterfront views as St Francis Bay comes together to celebrate all things bubbly.

2026 Festival Info
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24 October 2026

The Bubbles Festival returns to St Francis Bay. More producers, more bubbles, more magic — the same warmth and elegance.

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Date
Saturday, 24 October 2026
Time
12:30 – 17:00
Venue
The Quays Waterfront
Seaglades Drive, St Francis Bay
Tickets
Sold out
Expect
Fine MCCs, artisan food & a stunning coastal setting with live music
The Line-Up

Estates Joining Us

From boutique Sparkling Wine producers to celebrated Cap Classique estates, these are the brands pouring at the 2026 Bubbly in the Bay Festival.

Andiamo Spritz
Aperitivo · Spritz

A bitter orange aperitivo made for the classic spritz — bright citrus, a gentle bitter edge and sunshine in a glass. Top it up with bubbles and soda for the perfect festival sipper.

Anura
Cap Classique

Set between the Simonsberg and Paarl mountains and named for the frogs that live in its wetlands, Anura crafts Cap Classique with the same care as its celebrated reds — fine, fresh and elegant.

Avondale
Cap Classique

Certified organic and aged an incredible seven years on the lees, Avondale's Cap Classique has rare depth, finesse and elegance. It is arguably the closest South African MCC to a truly great French Champagne.

Black Elephant Vintners
Cap Classique

Known as the rebels of the wine world, Black Elephant Vintners make MCCs that pair fun with absolute elegance. Built for the South African palate, they are dry in style but with just a whisper of fruit sweetness. The range is instantly recognisable through its bold colour identity — Tiffany blue, baby pink and all black — bringing as much personality to the bottle as there is in the wine.

Black Oyster Catcher
Cap Classique · Brut Rosé

Made in the cool maritime climate of the Garden Route, this Brut Rosé is fresh, crisp and wonderfully refined — a perfect balance of elegance and celebration.

Bloupunt
Cap Classique

This delightful blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir has fine bubbles that carry aromas of green apple, lemon zest and white blossom, with a hint of toasted brioche from minimum 2 year on lees. The palate is vibrant and dry with a flinty minerality and refreshing finish. Celebrate life’s quiet moments or festive milestones – with a sparkle in every glass.

Bramon
Cap Classique

A dry Sauvignon Blanc sparkling wine with a balance of creamy texture, nutty richness and a hint of green melon. A favourite for many!

Dainty Bess
Cap Classique

Run by Jane Ferreira-Eedes, Dainty Bess concentrates on a single wine. The project began in 2009 when Jane’s parents made a bubbly from a small vineyard at Klein Optenhorst in Wellington; Jane later renamed it Dainty Bess, one of her mother’s favourite rose types. Delicate yet focused: harmonious, dry and delicious.

De Grendel
Cap Classique

Just twenty minutes from Cape Town on the foothills of the Tygerberg, De Grendel has been farmed since 1720 and in the Graaff family’s care for five generations. Cooling Atlantic breezes over the slopes make it prime terroir for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, and cellar master Charles Hopkins puts both to work in the estate’s Cap Classique range. The Brut Cap Classique is a Chardonnay-led blend aged 14 months on the lees — fine bead, biscuity richness, citrus and crisp green apple. The Proposal Hill Brut Rosé, 100% Pinot Noir and bone-dry, brings strawberry and black cherry over a fine, persistent mousse.

Durbanville Hills
Cap Classique

Perched on the slopes of the Durbanville Valley with views across Table Bay, Durbanville Hills makes the most of cool Atlantic breezes and long, slow ripening. Their bubbly is fresh and elegant — crisp fruit, a fine mousse and plenty of finesse.

GM & Ahrens
Cap Classique

The House of GM&Ahrens crafts Cap Classique in the heart of Franschhoek, where the French method meets meticulous South African craftsmanship. Refined, beautifully presented bubbles made for slow, stylish celebration.

Kanu
Cap Classique

At Kanu, there's a bubble for every occasion — from the vibrant Angelina Pinot Noir and elegant Giselle Chardonnay Cap Classiques to the showstopping Angelina Gold, South Africa's first with 24-carat edible gold flakes, created in tribute to 50 years of Cap Classique. Inspired by their mythical Bird of Promise, with an exciting new chapter already waiting in the wings.

Kay & Monty
Cap Classique

Champu Cap Classique — Named Champu, Kay's pet word for Bubbly, our Cap Classique is the perfect complement to any occasion! Our 2018 vintage is 100% Chardonnay Blanc de Blanc and is deliciously fresh & fruity with a lingering brioche finish.

Ken Forrester Wines
Cap Classique

From the Helderberg slopes in Stellenbosch, Ken Forrester’s reputation is built on Chenin Blanc — and the Sparklehorse carries that into bubbles. It’s 100% Chenin off mature, unirrigated vineyards planted in 1975 (Old Vine Project certified), grown on a cool site that keeps the acidity bright. Made in the traditional Cap Classique method and aged 18 months on the lees, it delivers a creamy texture and delicate mousse alongside fresh apple, pear and quince. An easy celebration bubbly that also sits happily with light creamy chicken and fish dishes.

Le Lude
Cap Classique

Le Lude, a wine farm in the picturesque Franschhoek Valley of South Africa’s Western Cape, follows an ethos committed to its founding family and the crafting of naturally bottle-fermented sparkling wines, known as Cap Classique. Today Le Lude builds on this important vinous tradition by specialising in Cap Classique, ensuring that grapes expressing site and terroir are coaxed into a premium product of unrivalled excellence. Innovation in the cellar and the restless, uncompromising pursuit of perfection in the bottle have made Le Lude one of the world’s most exciting new producers of Cap Classique, a wine becoming internationally renowned for finesse, elegance and refinement.

Lievland
Cap Classique

A historic Stellenbosch estate at the foot of the Simonsberg, Lievland Vineyards pairs old-vine heritage with a modern, precise hand in the cellar. Their bottle-fermented bubbles are crafted for finesse — crisp, elegant and quietly confident.

Lost Boy
Cap Classique · Brut

A true Cape expression of sparkling wine, shaped by minimal-intervention winemaking that lets the fruit and place speak for themselves. Fresh, vibrant and unapologetically modern, it's all about honest bubbles and easy enjoyment.

MAN Family Wines
Cap Classique

MAN began in 2001 as a weekend project between José Conde and brothers Tyrrel and Philip Myburgh, named for their wives Marie, Anette and Nicky — 300 cases in a tractor shed, now one of South Africa’s most recognisable value labels. Their fruit comes from dry-farmed, sustainably certified Agter-Paarl vineyards, many of the growers now shareholders in the business. The MAN Cap Classique Brut is traditional-method and made from Chenin Blanc, the variety the house is best known for — stone fruit, pear and Granny Smith on the nose, fresh quince and lively lime on the palate, with biscotti and sourdough depth from its time on the lees.

Montpellier
Cap Classique

One of the oldest estates in the historic Tulbagh valley, Montpellier de Tulbagh has been making wine for over two centuries. This year the estate pours three Brut Cap Classiques, all from the 2018 vintage yet each quite different in character. The Pinot Noir is the driest of the three, while the Chardonnay is a classic Blanc de Blancs reminiscent of the great Champagnes of France. The Viognier is the most unusual — fruity and floral on the palate, yet still unmistakably brut.

Niel Joubert
Cap Classique

A long-established family estate on the slopes of the Simonsberg near Paarl, farming wine across generations. Their Cap Classique is a generous, approachable bubbly built for easy celebration.

Paul René
Cap Classique

A Franschhoek house devoted to the art of Cap Classique. Its bottle-fermented bubbles are elegant and finely beaded — crafted purely for the love of the sparkle.

Pieter Ferreira
Cap Classique

“Bubbles have consumed my life” — Pieter Ferreira. Widely known as Mr Bubbles, Pieter has been making bubbles for 30 vintages. With his wife Ann, he has released their first own-label MCC — called by Christian Eedes “categorically the best bottle-fermented sparkling wine I’ve ever drunk from South Africa.”

Quoin Rock
Cap Classique

Five distinct expressions, one uncompromising philosophy. Our Cap Classique collection is defined by meticulous craftsmanship, time on the lees and a relentless pursuit of balance, resulting in wines with remarkable finesse, vibrant freshness and enduring complexity. Each bottle offers its own unique character while sharing the unmistakable precision and elegance of Quoin Rock.

Spijker & Bessie
Cap Classique

Börls is proof that exceptional wine can still be fun. Made by a passionate female winemaker, it's bold, quirky and perfect for sharing with good company.

Stettyn Family Wines
Cap Classique

Farming in the Villiersdorp valley since 1714, the Stettyn family are now eighth-generation vintners. Their sparkling carries that long heritage into the glass — graceful, fresh and made for celebrating.

Van Hunks Drinks
Cap Classique & Non-Alcoholic

A Stellenbosch sparkling wine brand on a mission to disrupt a polished, predictable category. Van Hunks crafts both traditional Cap Classique and premium Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Wines with the same care and precision — bold, energetic and unapologetically different, proving bubbles don't have to play by the old rules.

Weltevrede
Cap Classique

Weltevrede — “well satisfied” in Afrikaans — has been in the Jonker family since 1912, when Klaas Jonker planted the first vines at the southern edge of the Robertson Valley. Four generations on, fourth-generation winemaker Philip Jonker has built the estate’s reputation on terroir-driven Chardonnay and Cap Classique, helped by fossil-rich limestone soils that are rare in South Africa and lend the Chardonnay real minerality and the Pinot Noir a bright, focused acidity. The historic underground cellar, once used for ageing muscatel, now houses the MCC racks, and the estate’s Captivated by Cap Classique tour was named the world’s most innovative wine tourism experience by Great Wine Capitals.

Whiskey Creek
Cap Classique

The Wilson family’s vineyards in The Crags make the most of Plettenberg Bay’s cool, sea-breeze climate — a small, hands-on farm producing bright, crisp Cap Classique with a true Garden Route character.

Wildekrans
Cap Classique

From the cool Bot River valley in the Overberg, Wildekrans is a family estate making characterful, terroir-driven wines. Their Cap Classique reflects the region's maritime freshness — bright, fine and made for the table.

Are you an estate or producer who'd love to pour with us?

Become a Participating Estate
Where to Stay

Recommended Accommodation

Make a weekend of it. These local hosts are our recommended places to stay for bubbly guests — book early, St Francis Bay fills up fast in October.

The Oyster Bed
St Francis Bay
WhatsApp Piet 083 289 6787
Harbour Club
St Francis Bay
Mykonos Luxury Accommodation
St Francis Bay
Call to book 042 330 5009

*Please mention Bubbly in the Bay when booking for preferential rates.

Looking Back

The Inaugural 2025 Festival

What began as a dream between three friends became one of St Francis Bay's most talked-about events of the year. We're grateful to every guest, producer and supporter who made it so special.

More Than One Day a Year

A Year-Round Community

The festival is just the beginning. We're building a home for everyone who loves good bubbles and good company — all year round.

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Pop-Up Tastings

Intimate seasonal tastings around the Bay — meet producers and discover something new long before the main event.

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Updates & Offers

Follow us on Instagram and WhatsApp for behind-the-scenes moments, early ticket access and members-only offers from our estates.

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Stories & Producers

We shine a light on the estates, winemakers and makers behind the bottle — the people that make our bubbles so special.

Join the Community

Stay in the KnowBubbles make the world go round

The best way to keep up with our events, ticket drops and exclusive estate offers is to follow us.

The Women Behind the Bubbles

Meet the Team

Nirmatri Events is a proudly women-owned events company born in St Francis Bay. Three friends, one shared vision — and a belief that life is always better with bubbles.

Bobbie, Liz and Heather — the team behind the St Francis Bubbles Festival
Bobbie
Bobbie
Creative Director

Bobbie is the creative soul of Nirmatri Events. From stunning décor to inspired colour schemes, she brings the visual magic that makes the festival a truly beautiful experience.

Liz
Liz
Entertainment & Social Media

Liz is the connector. With deep roots in the Eastern Cape community, she knows just who to call for anything the festival needs — and keeps our socials buzzing.

Heather
Heather
Business & Operations

Heather is the engine behind the scenes — handling ticket sales, content and customer liaison. The festival runs smoothly because of her.

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