It’s the festive season and everyone is out and about gathering tokens of appreciation for their loved ones. Eschew the busy shopping malls and head out to these great markets where you can find something truly authentic and thoughtful for that special someone.
BLAAUWKLIPPEN
Twilight Christmas Market @ Blaauwklippen, 19 December – 22 December 2019
Join the annual Twilight Christmas Market at picturesque Blaauwklippen wine farm just outside Stellenbosch and get into the festive spirit.
Enjoy a selection of delicious food, fine wine from the farm, live music and children’s entertainment while you shop for a gift the special people in your life. The Carols By Candlelight will take place on Saturday 21 December at 19h30.
FRANSCHHOEK
Christmas Market @ Franschhoek Village Market, 21 December – 23 December 2019
Every year the Franschhoek Village Market spoils visitors to the Cape Winelands with a 3-day Christmas Market
OUDE LIBERTAS
Slow Market @ Oude Libertas – 21 December 2019
The Stellenbosch Slowmarket is an authentic Slow Food market that sells products that have been grown, raised, harvested, caught, preserved, handmade or transformed by the producers themselves.
The market features speciality food and wine producers, food artisans, local farmers, natural organic merchants, clothing, jewellery, seasonal goods and designer ware.
HELDERBERG
Market Day @ Helderberg Society for the Aged – 20 December 2019
Support the residents of the Helderberg Society for the Aged, who will be selling their handcrafted items which include jewellery, knitwear, paintings, treats and more.
LOURENSFORD
Twilight Market and Sunday Market @ Lourensford – 20/22 December 2019
Join Lourensford for their signature Sunday Market on the beautiful Lourensford Estate. Bring your loved one, family, friends or even your pets. Great selection of gourmet food stalls, a variety of new artisan goods stalls and live entertainment by Dani Villé.
GORDON’S BAY
Stormwind Market in Gordon’s Bay – 21- 22 Dec 2019
Popular local market that supports local products. Stormwind Market is held every Saturday from 9:00 to 15:30 and every Sunday from 10:00 to 15:30.
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