Christmas Markets in the Cape Winelands

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Christmas Markets in the Cape Winelands
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Bot River Wine Route

1. Favourite Things Market

Shop for stylish, handmade and homemade festive season gifts at this intimate market featuring 45 hand-selected traders. We recommend that you enjoy a meal at their well-loved farm-to-table restaurant, but remember to reserve a table in advance.

When: 14 December 2018, 17:00 – 21:00; 15 December 2018, 10:00 – 18:00; 16 December 2018 10:00 – 15:00.

Where: Gabriëlskloof Wine Farm

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Constantia Wine Route

2. Groot Constantia Festive Concert

Relax with classical music under the stars at The Symphony Choir of Cape Town’s annual festive concert. Bring your own chairs and blankets and order a delicious picnic basket from Simon’s Restaurant.

When: 11 December 2018, 19:00 – 21:00

Where: Groot Constantia Wine Estate

For more info and to buy tickets, click here.

Namaqua West Coast Wine Route

3. Strandfontein Kersmark

Stop by the popular Christmas market in this quaint coastal town to view more than 80 exhibitors’ goods and enjoy a light lunch in the informal coffee shop. You’ll meet warm-hearted locals and get gifts at bargain prices.

When: 12 – 20 December 2018, 09:00 – different closing times depending on the day.

Where: Dutch Reformed Church Lutzville, Strandfontein

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Stellenbosch Wine Routes

4. Twilight Christmas Market

When it’s Christmas time, this popular family Sunday market opens its doors for almost a week of sunset and evening festivities. Grab something delicious to eat at a food stall, shop for gifts and let the kids have the time of their lives in the entertainment area.

When: 17 – 22 December 2018, 16:00 – 21:00.

Where: Blaauwklippen Wine Farm

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5. Spier Light Art Festival

Don’t miss this unique exhibition of artworks, all incorporating light and sound in a creative way. Enjoy wine or dinner on the estate and stay until it’s dark to walk the farm and enjoy the interesting art.

When: 8 December 2018 – 31 January 2019, 20:00.

Where: Spier Wine Estate.

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6. Carols by Candlelight – Somerset West

The expansive lawns on this scenic wine farm is the perfect setting to have a delicious picnic, listen to a joyful Christmas message and sing along to festive songs with family and friends.

When: 12 December 2018, 19:00.

Where: Vergelegen Wine Estate.

For more info and to buy tickets, click here.

7. Christmas Carols Singalong

The famous local conductor, Richard Cock, will direct a festival choir and orchestra to lead the crowd of Christmas enthusiasts to singing along to all their favourite songs. Bring gifts or donations along to be distributed to local charities.

When: 16 & 17 December 2018, 19:00.

Where: Oude Libertas Amphitheatre, Stellenbosch.

For more info and to buy tickets, click here.

Stanford Wine Route

8. The Stanford Street Festival

The Main street of Stanford closes to cars for a day, so you can enjoy more than 150 stalls, a wine and beer garden, entertainment (like helicopter flips) and a food area - all on foot and carefree.

When: 16 December 2018, 10:00 – 16:00

Where: Main street, Stanford.

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Tulbagh Wine Route

9. Witzenville Faire

December doesn’t only signal the start of the festive season but also the fruit season, and this area is known to deliver some of the top fruit produce in the country. Celebrate with the locals and support their food stalls, talent, arts and crafts. There’s a jumping castle for the kids too.

When: 7 December 2018, 19:00.

Where: Witzenville, Tulbagh.

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Paarl Wine Route

10. Carols by Candle Light - Laborie

Get into the true Christmas spirit by giving back as this concert is in aid of the non-profit, Hope for Mia Cara, supporting a little girl with a rare cancer. Sing along to traditional carols performed by Stephan Cloete and Helen Burger and bring your own blanket to enjoy food and wine from Taillefert wines.

When: 8 December 2018, 17:00 – 20:00.

Where: Laborie Estate, Paarl

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11. Christmas with the Stars

A repertoire of local music groups and talent will be performing under the Paarl night sky with renowned South African actress, Jill Levenberg, acting as the MC. Enjoy a night under the stars, with a line-up of local stars.

When: 15 December 2018, 17:00 – 22:00.

Where: Afrikaanse Taalmonument, Paarl.

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12. Paarl Christmas Market

A one stop solution for your Christmas shopping – visit your favourite shops at the mall and its festive market with unique, handmade goodies. Santa will also pay a visit between 15 – 24 December, so bring the young ones.

When: 30 November – 9 December 2018, 09:00 – 17:00.

Where: Paarl Mall

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13. Carols by Candlelight - Boschenmeer

Enjoy local talent, sing along to your favourite festive songs and make a difference by donating towards House Andrew Murray orphanage.

When: 7 December 2018, 17:00 – 23:00.

Where: Wiesenhof Bistro, Boschenmeer Estate, Paarl.

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Durbanville Wine Route

14. Market at the Barn

For a rough and rustic market, take the gravel road outside of Durbanville to find a selection of traders selling their handmade or second-hand goods. The kids will love the farm animals right next door.

When: 22 December, 12:00 – 19:00; 23 December, 10:00 – 15:00.

Where: Hok 4, Durbanville, off Klipheuwel Road.

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Hemel-en-Aarde Wine Route

15. The Gift Market @ Curro

A fun outing for the whole family with more than 120 exhibitors coming from all over South Africa. Added bonus: they have artisanal eats and great coffee.

When: 14 – 24 December 2018, 10:00 – 18:00.

Where: Curro Private School, Hermanus.

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Article by" Leani Jansen van Vuuren

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