The Vino Camino 2026 – A Prince Albert Wine Experience in the Great Karoo

On-line sales will close at 12pm on 13 August, but don't worry, you can buy at registration.

NOTE: we are only closing for admin purposes as registration opens at 14:00 on 13 August.2026.

Prince Albert once again takes its place on the wine map with the return of the Vino Camino – a country wine experience designed for discerning collectors, serious enthusiasts and the genuinely wine curious.

Set in the heart of the Great Karoo and framed by the magnificent Swartberg mountains, Vino Camino is not a conventional wine festival. The producers are here in person. Conversations replace queues and discovery replaces noise. Prince Albert’s unhurried rhythm, extraordinary landscape and deeply rooted sense of community create the perfect setting to step away from city pace and reconnect – with place, with people and with remarkable wines.

Vino Camino invites you to walk your own wine camino through the village. Taste at intimate venues along the way – meeting winemakers who are shaping South Africa’s wine story, from revered icons to exciting, small-batch producers working off the beaten track.

This is a festival built on hospitality, authenticity and access. It is about conversation across a tasting table. It is about understanding terroir from the person who farms it. It is about exploring wines that may never sit on supermarket shelves.

Join us for a curated journey of discovery in one of the country’s most characterful destinations.

Come to Prince Albert.

Walk the Camino, and become a part of Prince Albert's living story through wine.

Highlights with a new twist:

1. Top producers: Sample wines from more than 40 renowned producers from the Western Cape. Diverse Venues: Tasting stations will be spread across various venues along the main road, from art studios to restaurants and old milking sheds, allowing you to enjoy the winter sunshine and picturesque surroundings as you stroll and taste.
2. Weekend tasting passport: Your tasting passport

• grants you access to all producers for wine tasting and direct interactions with the wine producers;
• gives you a unique, limited edition bottle of wine from one of the producers;
• free hop-on, hop-off drops along the way; and
• automatic entry into the a lucky draw to win one of 3 two-box special edition wine mixes all from the wines on the camino.
• A portion of the ticket price goes directly to one or more local charities – ensuring we can make a meaningful contribution that will make a real difference.
• The passport is valid for both days during tasting hours. How you use it is up to you – take it slow over two days or fit in as many as possible on one day (no single day tickets).

1. Culinary delights: Across our venues, including restaurants and guesthouses, there will be food on offer during tasting hours. It is advised that bookings are made in advance at the restaurants for the evenings. The local market will be open on Friday and Saturday night as well for additional food and drink options.

How it works:

1. First – decide to venture out for a weekend of wine tasting in the Karoo.
2. Second – buy your tickets and book your accommodation.
3. Lastly – arrive in Prince Albert and report to the registration and information desk at 57 Church Street, pick up your tasting passport and goodie bag (bag, map, glass, bottle of wine and water, and your wrist band).
4. Venture off to check in at your accommodation, settle in and then start your Prince Albert Vino Camino wine tasting experience.
5. Your passport gives you access to all tasting stations where you will meet the producers and sample all the wine you want.
6. Don't drink wine? No problem! You may still enjoy our town and the vino-vibe by accompanying your friends and partners. Many venues have non-wine drinking options.
7. Walk from one end of town to the other end. Venues are spread over 4km.
8. Most venues will offer something to eat which you can buy from them. During the day you can sit down and catch your breath or eat on the run, but we do encourage you to book for dinners.
9. Tasting times: Friday from 12:00 to 18:00, and Saturday from 11:00 to 17:00.
10. Any other beverages are for your account and can be ordered off the menus from the venues.

Important to note:

Please check availability of accommodation before buying tickets. Tickets are strictly non-refundable.

For more information, images, or interview requests, please contact:

Karin on 082 304 0367 or email at [email protected]