Markets Close to Paarl – within 30 Minutes Drive

Markets Close to Paarl – within 30 Minutes Drive

There is amazing fresh food or flea markets within 30 minutes’ drive from Paarl. These markets is great for a day trip and to stock up on fantastic treats and to get an unique gift or décor item for your home.

Lourensford Farmers’ Market

Town: Somerset West

The setting among mountains, trees, sprawling lawns and vineyards makes this event a worthy visit for the whole family. Under Bedouin tents, small producers sell food and handmade items. Forego boring oats at home for Barista Sista’s yummy cappuccino and a breakfast bun from Danie’s Deli. Buy jars of homemade lemon curd from The Lemon Curd Lady, artisanal bread, micro-brewery beer and fresh rainbow trout along with art, crafts, plants and clothing.

Smart shopper’s tip: There’s a big lawn for the children, and don’t miss the stalls inside the hall behind the Bedouin tents.

Trading Hours: First weekend of every month 9am-2pm

Visit: http://www.lourensford.co.za/

Slaley Market

Town: Stellenbosch

A large Bedouin-style cover adds to the old-style market feel in a place you can shop for gourmet ingredients and food items. Pick up fresh bread and farm produce, ground coffee and honey among the items on sale. You’ll find things like carrot marmalade, slow roasted cherry tomato preserve, lactose free pancakes, sundried olives and even sushi too. Pick up a bottle of Slaley wine while you’re there.

Smart shopper tip: No organic products on sale, but the smaller, less frenetic market does sell locally made crafts, which helps keep the carbon footprint small.

Trading Hours: Last Sunday of every month 9am to 2pm

Visit http://www.slaley.co.za/#farm_market

Franschhoek Village Market

Town: Franschhoek

This in-season market brings the area’s producers together for a morning under the town’s age-old trees, selling nature’s produce. Besides the fresh fruit and veggies available, there are olives (from a Mediterranean medley with feta and sundried tomatoes to green Spanish olives with lemon and herbs), crisps in unusual flavours such as wasabi and tangy mustard, and Seville orange marmalade. A coffee fix from The Mud Truck will get you ready to shop.
Ethical shopper tip: Buying a frozen strawberry yoghurt or bacon-and-syrup pancake shows your support of the local community and its foodie vibe.

Trading Hours: Every Saturday from 9h00 to 13h00

Call Karen Minnaar 083 976 5353 or visit http://www.franschhoek.co.za/villagemarket/

Place de Boschendal

Town: Pniel

Place de Boschendal is the place to taste and purchase the best, seasonal produce – with the emphasis on fruit and vegetables that are organic whenever possible, along with artisan bread, local cheeses, beautiful confectioneries, fine oils, spices and homemade preserves. You will be able to talk to the producers and learn about their goods. You’ll experience real authentic treats; start by enjoying a steaming hot artisan coffee, while enjoying a fresh baguette or croissant and then wandering around the bustling stalls gathering yummy products like cured salmon, a selection of delicious local cheeses from the local Fromagerie, high quality meats and a number of other fabulous products. There is also a kids entertainment area.

Trading Hours: Every Saturday 9:00am – 5:00pm

Visit http://www.boschendal.com/

Woodmill Lifestyle Market

Town: Stellenbosch

The Woodmill Market is presented by Adam and Eve. The launch of the Spring Sensation promises to shake the winter cold and get shopping on the go. Indulge in the best products, wine and food. You will be entertained in the heart of the winelands with local music talent. The Woodmill is a platform for a one-shop-stop of niche top-end products.

Trading Hours: Every Friday Evening from 5:30pm

Visit http://www.thewoodmill.co.za/

Willowbridge Slow Market

Town: Durbanville

One of the largest and best established ethical markets in the Cape Town area with plenty of parking and an infectious suburban bazaar atmosphere.
. It is located on the outside terrace of an upmarket suburban shopping mall, and features all the stalls you would expect at a good market: Sourdough bread, organic coffee, artisan charcuterie, free range Karoo meat, farm eggs, handcrafted cheeses and plenty of patisserie-style baked goods.
Ethical shopper tip: All the products at this market must comply with ethical standards in production and most of it is sold by the producers themselves.

Trading Hours: Sat 9am-2pm

Visit http://www.slowmarket.co.za/

Hathersage Marketplace

Town: Somerset West

Find inspiration for your own party menu by sampling food from the offering at this oak-lined marketplace. In addition to the farm’s wines, jewellery and clothing, small producers display home bakes, oysters, goats’ and cows’ milk cheeses, olives in all their guises, and ranges of sweets like nougat and Belgian chocolate. There are Lebanese spices and ingredients on offer too. Make sure you order a batch of the delicious traditional German sausages or Greek lamb souvlaki.
Smart shopper’s tip: The market adjoins some of the region’s top wine farms. Make sure you visit them while you’re in the area.

Trading Hours: Every second and last Sunday of the month 9am-2pm (summer), 10am-3pm (winter)

Nitida Degustazione Farmers Market

Town: Durbanville

A delicious farm breakfast (think warm roosterkoek with bacon and cheese) and large lawns are the main attraction for families who come to picnic at this monthly wine farm gathering. Choose from some 50 stalls plying goods such as farm butter and eggs, West Coast oysters, spare ribs, homemade sauces, fancy cupcakes and exotic mushrooms. From sugar and wheat free baked goods to pannekoek and ready made brownie mixture in a jar, there is something for everyone. Pick up a case of farm wine at cellar prices.
Ethical shopper tip: A country market that is relatively close to the city and a good place to get the best of the area’s seasonal organic vegetables and fruit, free range eggs and dairy products.

Trading Hours: Last Sat of month 8am-12.30pm

Visit http://www.nitida.co.za/

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