Welcome to the Ceres Cherry Festival!
The Ceres Cherry Festival is so much more than just a festival – it is shaped by a community. It is about the cherries shared around family tables, the producers who live out their passion year after year and grow top-quality cherries, and the food stalls that transform this fruit into the most flavourful and delicious dishes. It is about the music, sport, laughter and socialising that unfold throughout the day. Every part of the festival is made possible by people who contribute with passion and pride.
Celebrate the People Behind the Harvest
The Ceres Cherry Festival celebrates the producers, farmworkers and community who work passionately every year to deliver world-class cherries. Here, you get to meet the people behind the fruit.
Your ticket to a day full of cherry fun! Join us for the Ceres Cherry Festival on Saturday, 5 December 2026. Enjoy delicious food, fresh cherries, music, entertainment and loads of family fun – all in one place. Get your tickets early and make sure you don’t miss this summer festival.
CherryTime™ Cherry Farm Visit
Walk among the cherry trees, taste fresh cherries, meet the people behind the harvest and experience Ceres’ cherry season firsthand!
Kersie Kreatief Art Exhibition
Thursday, 3 December 2026
An exhibition featuring artists from the Ceres area, a carefully curated wine tasting and a generous harvest table.
CheriSHEd with Marilize de Clercq
Saturday, 5 December 2026
A morning of style, beauty and wellness in the Breede River Valley.
Country Chic
Early-bird tickets available until 5 November, thereafter R425.
Standard Ticket
Saturday, 5 December 2026
Includes access to the festival grounds from 16:00.
R250
Children’s Ticket
Ages 5–18
Includes access to the festival grounds from 16:00.
R150
Outdoor Church Service
Sunday, 6 December 2026
Churches, ministries and believers from Ceres and the surrounding areas are invited to gather for a special morning of praise and worship in honour of Jesus.
Free entry
On Saturday, 5 December 2026, Ceres, South Africa’s Cherry Capital, transforms into a festive playground where cherries, music, food and family fun come together.
Come and enjoy a day filled with:
- Fresh Ceres cherries and unique cherry treats
- Music by Riaan Benadé and Bok van Blerk
- A fantastic food market
- A cherry-inspired bar
- An exciting Cherry Jol Kids’ Area
- Relax on the grass with your picnic blanket and enjoy the festive atmosphere.
Festival Programme
- 16:00 – Cherry-inspired Market & Mixology Bar
- 16:00–20:00 – Mini Cherry Jol Kids’ Area
- 16:00–22:00 – Music & Entertainment
- 18:00 – Riaan Benadé
- 20:30 – Bok van Blerk
Gates close at 20:00.
A Cherry Twist on Your Favourite Dishes!
At the Ceres Cherry Festival, our food stall vendors will be giving their dishes a unique cherry twist! We invite them to get creative and transform everyday favourites into something special, with Ceres cherries as the star ingredient.
From sweet to savoury, from sauces to desserts and drinks, expect surprising cherry combinations that you can only come and taste at the festival. Discover just how delicious a cherry can be when it is served in a different way!
Would you like to be a vendor?
We are looking for outstanding cherry-inspired food, drinks, baked goods and sweets to help us create an unforgettable festival experience.
Cherry Jol Kids’ Area
A playground for the little cherries! The Cherry Jol Kids’ Area is packed with fun for the little ones – from jumping castles, tractor rides and a mini obstacle course to face painting, balloon art, slime, colouring and so much more.
Let the children play, explore and have fun while the grown-ups enjoy the festival. Bring your little cherries – we look forward to seeing you there!
