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Stoep Tasting 2026 Experience the charm of Graaff-Reinet’s most celebrated wine weekend from the heart of the Karoo. DaysHoursMinutesSeconds Your Historic Karoo Wine Weekend Starts Here Make De Kothuize your home during Stoep tasting 2026. Located in the oldest and most historic part of Graaff-Reinet, De Kothuize offers guests an authentic Karoo experience surrounded by heritage, charm, and festival energy. Whether you are planning a romantic getaway, a weekend with friends, or a group wine escape, our lovingly restored historic homes place you at the heart of the celebration. About Stoep Tasting What is Stoep Tasting? Stoep Tasting is one of the Karoo’s most loved annual wine events, bringing together award-winning wineries, live music, fine dining, and unforgettable experiences across Graaff-Reinet and Nieu-Bethesda. Guests stroll from stoep to stoep tasting wines, discovering local flavours, and enjoying the warm hospitality of the Karoo. Event Dates Sibling Weekend21 – 23 May 2026 Original Weekend28 – 30 May 2026 Why Stay at De Kothuize Stay in the Heart of the Festival ✔ Walking distance to many event venues✔ Historic Cape Karoo homes full of character✔ Ideal for couples, families, and groups✔ Self-catering accommodation✔ Traditional Karoo braai facilities✔ Pet-friendly options available✔ Quiet and comfortable after festival evenings Most De Kothuize homes are situated in historic Parsonage Street — one of the most beautiful and historic streets in Graaff-Reinet. Stay in the Heart of Historic Graaff-Reinet Choose your perfect De Kothuize stay for and experience the charm of the Karoo from one of our beautifully restored historic properties. Parsonage StreetStay in Graaff-Reinet’s most historic street, surrounded by heritage homes, wine weekend atmosphere, and classic Karoo charm.Book in Parsonage Street Cross StreetEnjoy a peaceful and central stay just steps away from the heart of the Stoep Tasting experience.Book in Cross Street Cradock StreetRelax in spacious historic accommodation close to local attractions, restaurants, and festival activities.Book in Cradock Street

Activities to do in Graaff-Reinet Obesa Cacti and Succulent Nursery Nestled in the heart of the Eastern Cape’s arid landscapes, Obesa Wholesale Nursery beckons you to embark on a mesmerizing journey into the enchanting world of cacti and succulents. Read More! Hester Rupert Art Museum Located in Church Street, Graaff-Reinet, is housed in the fifth oldest church building in South Africa. It was built and consecrated as a Dutch Reformed Mission Church in 1821, 35 years after the founding of the village of Graaff-Reinet in 1786. Read More! Reinet House The Graaff-Reinet Museum or “Reinet House”, formerly a Dutch Reformed Church parsonage, was built at the expense of the Government in 1812 during the ministry of the Rev. Kicherer. Read More! The Old Residency The former Residency, situated diagonally opposite Reinet House at the end of Parsonage Street, and forming a unique architectural complex with it, is a well-preserved example of the early 19th Century Cape Dutch H-shaped house. Read More! Urquhart House The large erf at the southern extremity of Market Square, on which Urquhart House stands today, was granted in freehold to Johan Hendrik Greyling on 1 January 1806, which places it amongst the earliest plots transferred into private ownership in Graaff-Reinet.  Read More! Karoo Connections After an introductory talk on Magazine Hill overlooking the town, take a guided walk through the architectural “Gem of the Karoo”, the 4th oldest town in South Africa, with Cape Dutch, Victorian & quaint Karoo style homes. Read More! Old Library Museum While limited privately sponsored library facilities were available in Graaff-Reinet from about 1818, it was not until 1847 that the citizens of the town established a public library, subscribing funds to build the central portion of the present building in Church Street.  Read More! Military Museum The Military History Museum is the most recent addition to the Graaff-Reinet Museum Complex and was established in 2005. The building was built along the lines of a stable situated on the same premises, to ensure that it is in keeping with the architectural style of the rest of the buildings of the museum complex. Read More! Dutch Reformed Church The Dutch Reformed Church in Graaff-Reinet, often referred to as the Groot Kerk (Great Church), is a prominent landmark and a masterpiece of 19th-century architecture in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. Read More! St James Anglican Church Established in 1850,  St James the Great Anglican Church  is a prominent Provincial Heritage Site and the oldest original church building still in active use in Graaff-Reinet. Read More! Jan Rupert Museum The building was declared a National Monument in 1975, although not a municipal museum as the Hester Rupert Art Gallery which houses a permanent display; the Jan Rupert Art Centre showcases temporary art exhibitions through the Rupert Art Foundation. Read More!