The apples are off the trees and Elgin is celebrating with a day of wholesome Autumn farm-fun. The Applewood Harvest Festival is a day of adventure, apple-themed activities and the best of Elgin’s gourmet artisanal and farm-grown produce. Expect fine fare from local restaurants The Poolroom, Hickory Shack and Peregrine (to name a few) and the best of craft cider and Elgin wines. Master an apple tasting, buy apple pies and apples by the bag and let the kids run free. Lots of entertainment; from live music and tractor rides, to hay-diving, scarecrow building and apple hunting as well as beautiful goodies from local makers.

Fresh air fitness enthusiasts can also look forward to an 11km trail run through the beauty of the surrounding farmlands, or sign up for a gentle 5km fun run. R 10 per family donation at the gate will be welcomed. R 100 per Tru-Cape Trail Running Challenge entry and R50 per Applewood Fun Run entry – Enter Here

Hosted by Applewood Prep School – visit www.applewood.co.za for more or call 021 848 9121 Just one hour from Cape Town but make a weekend of it by contacting www.elginvalley.co.za for accommodation suggestions.

Prices: R100 for 11km, R50 for 5km