The Valentine’s Day Cake Picnic Bringing Sweet Magic to Joburg

Valentine’s Day in Johannesburg often leans toward fancy dinners, red roses and Instagram-ready date nights. But this year, one event is stealing the spotlight for anyone who believes love is best expressed in layers of sponge and buttercream. Velvet & Cream’s Valentine’s Day Cake Picnic is heading to the Johannesburg Expo Centre in Nasrec, and it is already causing a sugary stir among Joburg’s dessert-obsessed crowd.

From food-themed WhatsApp groups to TikTok threads, locals are buzzing about a Valentine’s event that invites you to show up with a cake instead of a partner. And honestly, Johannesburg has never felt so on brand.

What Makes A Cake Picnic So Special?

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Think of it as a relaxed, community-centred dessert festival. Guests purchase a ticket, bring a cake to share, and unlock a long table overflowing with treats made by fellow cake lovers and professional bakers. On arrival, everyone gets a container for collecting slices, which becomes your passport to trying as many flavours as your sweet tooth can handle.

The vibe is easygoing and social, like a Sunday stoep chat but with frosting involved. Whether you are a red velvet loyalist or someone who prefers a citrus zing, there is a slice for every palate.

How The Event Works

Here is what you need to know before joining Joburg’s most indulgent Valentine’s celebration:

Bring along a picnic blanket or chairs and settle in for the afternoon
Tickets must be purchased online
Adults: R200
Kids: R75
A cake is required for entry
You’ll gain access to cakes from other guests and vendors throughout the day

It is a simple idea that taps into Joburg’s food culture, where locals love a good bring and share and never shy away from turning an ordinary treat into a community moment.

Tips To Keep The Day Delicious

To keep things running smoothly and ensure that everyone leaves with happy taste buds:

Keep the area clean and throw away litter
Respect other guests and their picnic setups
No dangerous items, open flames or disruptive behaviour
Clearly label your cake if it contains common allergens

People on social media have already been swapping tips about packaging, flavour ideas and how to transport cakes safely through Joburg traffic.

Event Details

Venue: Johannesburg Expo Centre, Nasrec (Cnr Nasrec & Randshow Roads)
Date: Saturday, 14 February
Time: 12:00 to 18:00
Family friendly
Tickets from R75 (Book here on Quicket)

A Sweet Valentine’s Day For Joburg

The Cake Picnic feels like a refreshing break from the usual Valentine’s playbook. It celebrates creativity, community and that universal comfort: cake. Whether you arrive with a store bought masterpiece or a homemade bake from the heart, the spirit of the day is all about sharing sweetness with the city.

If you want a Valentine’s experience that is fun, relaxed and unapologetically delicious, this may be Joburg’s sweetest event of the year.

{Source: Joburg.co.za}

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