Market @ the Sheds Pop-Up Market Unlocking Spaces in the CBD
This is by far the most exciting news in Pretoria. Thanks to the Market @ the Sheds; Pretoria’s fashionistas, art lovers, foodies, musicians, shopaholics, tourists, explorers, trendsetters and socialites will explore beautiful spaces and buildings in and around the Pretoria CBD.
The Market @ the Sheds used to be hosted in an old warehouse (012 Central) in the city centre, but decided to spread their wings and showcase more of what the inner city and immediate surroundings have to offer, all in aid of city rejuvenation and local enterprise development.
Market @ the Sheds is Pretoria’s first Pop-Up market. If you like to spend your Saturdays with family and friends in a vibrant, inclusive atmosphere and you prefer gourmet coffee, deli-style food, laid-back music, good design, art and interesting people – this is the place for you. Come for coffee and breakfast, a well-deserved treat, fashion inspiration or a long lunch with friends, while listening to the laidback sounds of local musicians.
First Pop-up Market Venue
The old Moyo building at Fountains Valley will play host for the first pop-up market, though not in the city centre, the organiser’s figure the last days of summer would be fun spent outside chilling on green grass before the winter cold.
The Market @ the Sheds is also a really special way to learn more about the capital city. Did you know, for instance, that the old Moyo building was built in the 1880’s as a Victorian-Style hotel set in one of the oldest and most popular nature reserves in the country’s capital city of Pretoria.
Apparently it was also used as a kiosk about 60 years ago and later it functioned as a restaurant called Toulouse, until 1995. Plans to convert it back into a hotel was made, but this never got off the ground which resulted in the building being vacant for a considerable period of time, which resulted in it being severely damaged. A few years later, the building was restored again and housed the Moyo’s Restaurant until 2014. Unfortunately it is standing empty again, which makes it a target for vandalism once again.
Next Pop Up Market @ The Sheds Fired Up Edition.
Don’t miss this adventurous market exploring Pretoria’s gems.
Want to know the face behind the Market@the Sheds initiative,read the article Capital Collective – Connecting Efforts in the People’s City