Events

Every season,
a reason.

Festival dinners, Italian street parties, slow summer brunches and cakes for the biggest days of your life. Here's a year on the island.

A year on the island
Italy
in Town
Every March · Thesen Harbour Town
March

Italy in Town

When the Knysna Street Fest turns Thesen Harbour Town Italian, we join the party. Bunting, Italian-inspired bakes, green, white and red cookies, and a slice of Italy on the island.

  • Italian-inspired bakes
  • Green, white and red treats
  • Street-festival atmosphere
Say it
with flowers
Every May · Mother's Day
May

Mother's Day

Gorgeous bouquets in store, pastries she'll love and breakfast on the island. Treat Mom to something beautiful and delicious.

  • Fresh bouquets in store
  • Gift boxes of bakes
  • No bookings, so come early
Oyster
Festival
Every July · Four-course dinner
July

The finer side of the Oyster Festival

An exclusive, beautifully curated four-course dinner that celebrates local flavours with our artisanal touch. Limited seats, and they go quickly.

  • Four courses, built around the oyster
  • Vegetarian options available
  • Details announced on Instagram
Brunchy
Sundays
Summer season · Sundays 8am to 1pm
Summer

Brunchy Sundays

In the summer season we open our doors on Sundays for long, slow brunches. The best way to end a holiday weekend on the island.

  • Seasonal Sundays, 8am to 1pm
  • Selected holiday Mondays
  • Dates announced on Instagram
Spoilt
Sip · shop · spoil
Festive season

Spoilt Knysna Gift Fair

Knysna's favourite gift fair is back, and you'll find île de païn there with fresh bread, flaky pastries and treats to give away.

  • Peanut nougat and almond kisses
  • Breads and pastries
  • Gift-ready bakes
Your
cake
All year · Weddings & celebrations
All year

Wedding & celebration cakes

Our pastry team makes cakes for weddings, birthdays and every kind of celebration, styled for your day.

  • Wedding cakes
  • Birthday and celebration cakes
  • Available on pre-order
Good to know

No bookings. Just come.

We keep things simple: no table bookings, no private functions. It's first come, first served, every day we're open. Tuesday to Saturday, 08:00 to 15:30.