We are proud to announce a further three year commitment as a platinum sponsorship of the Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees.Since 2025, Spier has been the official naming sponsor of the festival’s Spier Theatre Programme – a flagship genre that has flourished over the past year, featuring 55 standout productions and receiving 47 nominations for the 2026 kykNET Fiëstas awards.
Saartjie Botha, director of the Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees, says: “Spier has supported the arts and artist development for decades. With this longer-term platinum sponsorship of the Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees, there is also investment in the wellbeing and social cohesion of our local community, as well as the exposure of Stellenbosch as a destination. The Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees is privileged to be associated with Spier, and everything they stand for.”
On the farm, we presents a variety of offerings on the broader festival programme each year, from workshops and winemakers dinners, to discussions about books, writers and sustainable farming. And what better companion to every festival experience than a glass of Spier in hand?
“At Spier, art runs through our veins. Our renewed three-year partnership with the Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees reflects our belief that the arts, like wine, flourish when nurtured with care and dedication. We are proud to support the stories, ideas and imagination that make the festival unique,” says Annebelle Schreuders, Managing Director of Hospitality.
Festival dates 2026The 26th Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees will take place from 3 to 11 October. Keep an eye on woordfees.co.za for festival news.
