Description:
Meet the Maker – Bertie Rietveld Knife Exhibition 🔪✨
Hosted by MelonRouge Eatery & Art Gallery

Step into the creative heartbeat of Magaliesburg and witness knife-making legend Bertie Rietveld in person! For one exclusive morning our garden gallery becomes a mini museum of shimmering Damascus blades and sculptural handles. Browse, buy, or just chat to the man behind some of the world’s most coveted custom knives—featured from international art fairs to Forbes magazine. 🔥

Sip a specialty coffee ☕, indulge in our famous chicken pie, and soak up the chilled country vibe while marvelling at craftsmanship that borders on pure alchemy. Collectors, foodies, outdoor enthusiasts, or the simply curious—this is your chance to experience steel artistry up close.

Quick Facts

• 📅 Date – 31 AUG 2025 (Sunday)
• 🕘 Time – 09:00 to 13:00
• 📍 Venue – MelonRouge Eatery & Art Gallery, T2 Bekker Schools Rd, Magaliesburg 1791
 Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/9JrT7gXccVA3T1uc8
• 🎟 Tickets – Free entry (first-come, first-served)
• ☎️ Contact – +27 79 680 6050 | bookings@melonrouge.co.za
• 🌐 Website – https://www.melonrouge.co.za
• 🔗 About the Maker – https://www.bertierietveldknives.com
• 📱 Socials – Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melonrougeeatery/ | Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melonrougemagalies

Why You’ll Love It

• Iconic Craftsmanship – award-winning Damascus pieces on display & for sale
• Meet & Greet – chat, selfie, and get forging insights from Bertie himself
• Art, Food & Vibes – explore the eclectic gallery, brunch in the leafy courtyard, sip local wine
• Festival Fever – part of Magalies Rocks the Cradle 2025, the whole village is buzzing with markets, music, and adventure 🌄

Bring friends, bring questions, bring curiosity—just don’t miss this slice of steel magic in the Cradle!