CAPE TOWN
Durbanville Hills Christmas Market
Expect trendy food trucks and craft stalls overlooking the beautiful views of Table Mountain and Table Bay.
WHEN: 10.30am to 4pm | 16 December
WHERE: Durbanville Hills Wine Estate, Durbanville
INFO: www.durbanvillehills.co.za
Edgemead Christmas Market
Catch more than 200 Christmassy crafters at this huge indoor market.
WHEN: 10am to 8pm | 4 to 20 December 2015
WHERE: Community Hall on Edgemead Drive
INFO: www.edgemeadmarket.com
Blaauwklippen Twilight Christmas Market
If you’ve ever experienced Christmas in Europe, and loved it, this is the market for you.
WHEN: 5pm to 10pm | 15 to 19 December 2015
WHERE: Blaauwklippen Estate, between Somerset West and Stellenbosch
INFO: www.blaauwklippenfamilymarket.co.za
Eden Christmas Market
Who doesn’t love sea, sun and a little shopping? Eden on the Bay is the perfect outdoor location on the West Coast.
WHEN: 10am to 5pm | 16 to 30 December 2015
WHERE: The Courtyard, Eden on the Bay Mall, Big Bay, Bloubergstrand
INFO: www.edenonthebaymall.co.za
Pinelands Craft & Gift Fair
Do some relaxed Xmas shopping at this friendly fair.
WHEN: Weekdays 9am to 7pm, weekends 9am to 5pm | 7 to 22 December 2015
WHERE: Pinelands High School’s Kent Hall
INFO: www.facebook.com/pinelandscraftandgiftfair
GrandWest’s Summer-a-Fair
Explore 120 festive stalls and enjoy carnival rides – from R10 to R30 per ride – like a Ferris wheel, bungee trampoline and Space Gyro.
WHEN: 12pm to 9pm | 1 to 22 December 2015
WHERE: GrandWest
INFO: www.suninternational.com/grandwest/events/summer-a-fair
Gabriëlskloof’s Favourite Things Market
For a slice of the good life presented with genuine country flair, make your way to this family farm.
WHEN: 5pm to 9pm on 11 December | 11am to 9pm on 12 December
WHERE: Gabriëlskloof Estate, outside Bot River
INFO: www.facebook.com/events/741193519326032
Kommetjie Fab Ideas Christmas Market
This family-friendly market has something for everyone: kids entertainment, food stalls, a beer tent, live music and Xmas shopping.
WHEN: 9am to 7pm | 12 to 15 December 2015
WHERE: Kommetjie Primary School
INFO: www.fabideas.co.za
JOBURG & PRETORIA
Christmas-light Festival
Enjoy street musicians, singers, bands, laser shows plus take in the gorgeous Christmas lights of 21 decorated houses at the Jakaranda Children’s Home’s annual festival.
WHEN: Various times | 30 November to 31 December 2015
WHERE: Jakaranda Children’s Home, 1 Talitha Kumistr, East Lynn, Pretoria
INFO: www.facebook.com/Liggiefees
Stonehaven on Vaal Christmas Market
The setting, along the banks of the Vaal River, makes this market unique.
WHEN: 9am to 9pm | 13 and 29 November and 6 to 20 December 2015
WHERE: Stonehaven on Vaal
INFO: www.stonehaven.co.za
DURBAN
Uvongo Christmas Market
Get fine local food, gifts and clothing at this market, which runs throughout the holiday period.
WHEN: 9am to 6pm | 4 December 2015 to 9 January 2016 (except Christmas and New Year’s Day)
WHERE: Douglas Mitchell Sports Grounds
INFO: www.topmarkets.co.za
Ballito Family Christmas Market
After checking out the handcrafted gifts, soak up live music at this family-friendly market.
WHEN: 9am to 5pm | 16 to 23 December 2015
WHERE: Umhlali Village, Salt Rock
INFO: www.xmas-market.co.za
I Heart Christmas Market
Buy some of the best locally made goodies for yourself and your loved ones at this festive fair.
WHEN: 9am to 3pm on 5, 12 and 19 December 2015 | 9am to 3pm on 5 January 2016
WHERE: Outside Moses Mabhida Stadium
INFO: www.iheartmarket.blogspot.com
