Welcome to the 5th Annual Montagu Museum Herb Festival!
This year’s theme - 'OUR SHARED HERITAGE | HEALING, HERBS, FOOD & HERBAL TRADITIONS' - celebrates the healing power, beauty, and flavour of indigenous herbs at one of South Africa’s most unique heritage festivals. Join us for an unforgettable weekend of herbal exploration — from ancient traditions to cutting-edge wellness practices.
What to expect…
- A buzz of herb-related activities set against a breathtaking mountain backdrop, showcasing the rich heritage of indigenous herbs and fynbos from this corner of the Klein Karoo.
- An impressive lineup of speakers and workshops rooted in plant-based healing, mycology, and traditional medicine
- A pop-up heritage market brimming with artisanal wares and herby products.
- Herb and fynbos nature walks
- Herb-inspired culinary demonstrations
- A full programme of fun-filled kids' activities and events.
Speaker sessions
Venue: The Archive at The Old Mission Church | 41 Long Street. Montagu
Hear from an extraordinary lineup of speakers:
Phytotherapists • A Horticulturist • A Herbal Healer • A Mycologist • A Cape Bush Doctor • A Botanist • A Natural Medicine Practitioner • A Herbalist • An Ecologist • A Fermentation Specialist • A Vet & Agro-Ecological Farmer • An Osteopath & Gut Health Specialist
Workshops & talks
Venue: The Blue Room at Joubert House | 25 Long Street. Montagu
Cob oven building • Essential oils distillation • New cannabis legislation • Growing cannabis for home use • Fynbos, fire & fragrances • Incense workshop • Herbs & women’s hormonal health
Herbal pop-up marketplace
Opens Friday at 13h00 at The Old Mission Church
Shop from passionate herbal producers and crafters:
Canna Gold • Chivas Oils • Dagga Farmacy • Dandelion the Label • EarthWell Pet Products • Fell Flora • Fijn Botanicals • Folio Books • Gentle Rain Traditional Healing • Grow Folk • Harts Potteri • Karoo Mantis • Pure Incense • RenuKaroo • Snapdragon Creations • Therapeutic Naturals • Yamù Botanicals
Don’t miss a browse in our Museum Herb Shop for herbal tea blends, tea accessories, books, tinctures, smudge sticks, T-shirts, aprons, candles, herbal souvenirs, etc.
This is a one-of-a-kind heritage festival
For more info, feel free to contact our Herb Festival Chair:
Sanel Esterhuyse – 084 451 2942
mherbfest@gmail.com