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Rondebosch Potters Market (November 2011)

Rondebosch Potters Market (November 2011)

15/11/2011  |  No Comments

Twice a year the hard-working potters of Cape Town and the Western Cape gather together (professionals and amateurs alike) at Rondebosch Park for a colourful ceramics market. more

South African Fairtrade Week

South African Fairtrade Week

14/11/2011  |  No Comments

Today Fairtrade Label South Africa (FLSA) celebrates the start of their very first Fairtrade Week in South Africa, a campaign aimed at raising awareness about Fairtrade among the local public. more

Simon's Restaurant 'Christmas Market Extravaganza'

Simon’s Restaurant ‘Christmas Market Extravaganza’

10/11/2011  |  4 Comments

An addition to the growing list of Christmas Markets in Cape Town, the 'Christmas Market Extravaganza' is currently being held at Simon's Restaurant in Groot Constantia. more

Stellenbosch Fresh Goods Market Strawberry Fair

Stellenbosch Fresh Goods Market Strawberry Fair

04/11/2011  |  No Comments

It's berry seasons - and in celebration of all things strawberry, the Stellenbosch Fresh Goods Market is having a strawberry fair this weekend. more

New Blue Bird Baxter Food & Goods Market starts this Saturday

New Blue Bird Baxter Food & Goods Market starts this Saturday

03/11/2011  |  No Comments

Good news for us southern suburbs market-lovers:  a new food and goods market will be launching this Saturday at the Baxter Theatre in Rondebosch. more

Kirstenbosch Concerts 2011/2012 Season

Kirstenbosch Concerts 2011/2012 Season

28/10/2011  |  No Comments

Nothing spells summer quite like the start of Kirstenbosch's Summer Concert season, and it's just around the corner, kicking off with Locnville and Jax Panik on Sunday 20 November 2011. more

Constantia Waldorf Night Market 2011/2012 Season

Constantia Waldorf Night Market 2011/2012 Season

27/10/2011  |  1 Comment

The Constantia Waldorf Night Market kicks off its new summer season on Friday 28 Oct 2011 from 5 to 9... more

Cape Quarter Village Market

Cape Quarter Village Market

26/10/2011  |  3 Comments

A new market is launching in mid-November at the Cape Quarter in Green Point. On the face of it, it looks quite promising - like it's leaning towards being more of a shopping market than yet another 'entertainment' market (the kind where you can eat, drink, be merry, but not really do your week's grocery shopping). more

Slow Food Artisan Sweet Market feat. Willy Wonka

Slow Food Artisan Sweet Market feat. Willy Wonka

25/10/2011  |  2 Comments

Super excited about this one - likely to be one of my favourite Slow Food Mother City outings of the year: an artisan sweet market, accompanied by a screening of the classic Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory. more

Kamers Vol Geskenke 2011

Kamers Vol Geskenke 2011

24/10/2011  |  1 Comment

Every year the Kamers Vol Geskenke team screens creatives from around the country, and selects 200 of the best to showcase their work at their annual fair. From what I hear, it really is quite spectacular, and very well worth the trip to Somerset West. more

Hout Bay Green Faire 2011

Hout Bay Green Faire 2011

23/10/2011  |  No Comments

Gutted. The Hout Bay Green Faire is on this Saturday, and I'm going to miss it. Again. But, for those of you who will be in town this coming weekend, it's a fun day out, and a great way to find out about eco-friendly products and services in Cape Town. more

Constantia Gift Fair 2011

Constantia Gift Fair 2011

20/10/2011  |  1 Comment

Christmas is coming (yep) - but there are so many gift markets this year that there's no need to torture yourself by going to a crowded carol-filled mall: go to a market, and go EARLY. The Constantia Gift Fair is one of the first, and kicked off yesterday. On through Sunday 23rd October 2011. more

Kirstenbosch October Heritage Walks

Kirstenbosch October Heritage Walks

08/10/2011  |  No Comments

I love the sound of this: 'Heritage Walks' through Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.  These walks, led by the Kirstenbosch Garden Guides,... more

Festive Fair Market 2011

Festive Fair Market 2011

06/10/2011  |  1 Comment

The Festive Fair at Hathersage is a 3-day exhibition of specialised gifts, décor items, clothing and accessories, jewellery and all things gorgeous! Around 80 exhibitors will showcase their wares to the local and surrounding communities on the stunning Hathersage Farm in Somerset West. more

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