The Greyton Rose and Garden Fair, which started out as the Greyton Rose Fair more than 30 years ago, once again had visitors flocking to the picturesque village of Greyton during the weekend of 24 – 26 October.
The village was a hive of activity, with visitors and locals enjoying all the activities presented. On Saturday morning a local school choir performed on the church steps opposite the market. This was followed by a flash mob dance event by a large group of kids from various schools. A parade of vintage cars also drew a lot of attention from young and old alike and the popular Saturday market was a buzz of activity.
The popular rose show, which was reintroduced last year, was a joy for any rose lover with magnificent specimens on display. This year the number of roses entered were double that of last year.
Visitors could enjoy the 12 open gardens, which varied from formal rose gardens, to cottage gardens and an indigenous garden. About 500 visitors visited these gardens over the three-day period. There was a distinct festive air with visitors and locals strolling through the streets to look at the different gardens.
Well-known actor Anrich Herbst and Xtine Stepcic were spotted enjoying Dr Mike Kock’s indigenous garden. Herbst told Hermanus Times that they visited Greyton a few weeks ago and when they spotted the posters for the Rose and Garden Fair, they simply had to come back to enjoy all the activities the Fair offered. “We have fallen totally in love with Greyton,” Herbst said.
Ria Wills, organiser of the Rose and Garden Fair, said they were delighted with the success of this years fair. “Everything just came together to make the Rose Show and Open Gardens such a fabulous success and we have received nothing but compliments.”
Proceeds of the event go to Early Childhood Development for education of valley children.
