Next month, one of the Western Cape’s tastiest traditions returns as the Waterblommetjie Festival heads back to the Cape Winelands for a full day of food, wine and family entertainment, Cape {town} Etc reports. Now in its 16th year, the annual festival will take place on Saturday, 5 September, bringing together three well-known Paarl wine estates to celebrate one of South Africa’s most distinctive indigenous ingredients. The festival reflects that balance between tradition and innovation, offering visitors the chance to enjoy classic recipes alongside contemporary creations. The festival has become a fixture on the Cape Winelands calendar, attracting food lovers eager to experience traditional favourites alongside inventive new takes on the humble waterblommetjie. – Waterblommetjie Festival organisers.