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<\/p>\nGet that festive feeling this December, Travelstart brings you a guide to the best markets in the Western Cape to get into the spirit of the season plus great spots to stock up on gifts for loved ones.<\/p>\n
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Kicking off today until Sunday, the Lourensford Estate’s Christmas market is styled as a magical woodland this year. Tonight and tomorrow night is their Twilight Christmas market lit up by sparkly lights and good cheer.<\/p>\n
2-4 December 2016
\nFriday & Saturday: 4pm-10pm | Sunday: 10am\u20134pm
\nLourensford Estate, Lourensford Road, Somerset West<\/p>\n
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\nStock up on beautifully made gifts at the Marche de No\u00ebl (in its 7th year).
\nBring along your bathing costumes as there will be waterslides this year.
\nSaturday 3 December 2016
\nCost: R10\/ adult and free for kids under 18.
\n9.30am-4pm
\nEcole Fran\u00e7aise du Cap \u2013 Kings Road, Sea Point<\/p>\n
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\nTwice a month Stellenbosch Street Soirees are taking over a balmy street in the city of oaks where tourists and locals can mingle with glasses of the good stuff and snacks from the likes of the bright-green Taco Kombi.<\/p>\n
Usher in the season with a festive gathering on the streets of Stellenbosch. Catch the festive street party every second and last week of the month from November till March from 18h00 to 20h00.<\/p>\n
Drostdy Road<\/p>\n
R70 buys a tasting glass to taste unlimited wines and food will be for sale.<\/p>\n
Dates:
\n14 December 2016
\n11 & 25 January 2017
\n8 & 22 February 2017
\n8 & 22 March 2017<\/p>\n
For more information contact: 021 886 4310.<\/p>\n
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Steenberg will be offering exciting mixed cases, pop-the-balloon spot prizes & discounts on wine & merchandise.
\nEnjoy a complimentary glass of bubbly and snacks on arrival while you shop their special offers. They are also offering complimentary tastings of a selection of their wines.
\n8 December
\nDate: Thursday 8 December 2016
\nTime: 18:00 – 20:00
\nVenue: Steenberg Vineyards Tasting Room<\/p>\n
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\n160 Stalls are on offer at this popular festive season staple currently in its 4th year.
\nParticipate in crazy activities like the \u201cWorth their weight 100m competition” \u2013 winners of the running race will win their partner\u2019s weight in wine.
\nOver 18 year olds only for the wine race. There are more competitions on offer for the under 18s too.
\nQueen Victoria Street, Stanford (Overberg Region).<\/p>\n
Visit the charming seaside haven of Hermanus for some festive cheer.
\n9-22 December 2016
\nCurro Private School, Sandbaai, Hermanus<\/p>\n
The market will be open just in time to enjoy the castle following renovations. Entrance is free and includes free castle tours and live entertainment. Craft and food stalls on offer.<\/p>\n
ENTERTAINMENT LINE-UP: Start your festive shopping early this year at the Pinelands Craft & Gift Fair. Brown paper packages tied up with string… Find your ideal gifts at the ‘Favourite Things’ Market in Botrivier. Take a day trip to charming Kommetjie for some festive shopping. The Jordan Summer Festival welcomes the season with a day of boules, wine tastings and vineyard and cellar tours on 26 November from 10am-3pm. A lucky draw, face painting and jumping castles for the kids are also on offer.<\/p>\n The proceeds will go to Animal Welfare, PETS and Border Collie Rescue and visitors are also encouraged to bring cans of dog food. For Summer Festival tickets and Christmas lunch bookings contact Jordan Wines on 021\u00a0881 3441 or www.jordanwines.com<\/p>\n On Sunday 11 December 2016, Father Christmas will once again be making an appearance on his tractor at Middelvlei Wine Estate\u2019s annual Sunset Carols. As the sun sets over the Middelvlei dam there will be carol singing while Steakbraai is served and Father Christmas delivers the presents.\u00a0The Sunset Carols event will be in benefit of Stellenbosch Youth Outreach.<\/p>\n Sunday 11\u00a0December 2016\u2028 18:30 There are just a couple more chances this year to do the magical Steam Train Day Trip to Spier. The train departs Cape Town at 09h30 and returns at 16h50. The Werf Market is back! Visitors sip on glasses of wine and tuck into delicious treats. Kids roam the lawns or browse the special Kids\u2019 Market. There is a wide range of gifts for friends and family, as well as locally grown fresh fruit and heirloom vegetables to take home\u00a016, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 December.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
\n20 December: Adriaan Krause\u00a06pm-8pm
\n<\/span>21 December: Nadia Herbst (Idols 2015 top 10) 6pm-8pm
\n<\/span>22 December: Nadia Herbst\u00a06pm-7pm |\u00a0<\/span>Adriaan Krause\u00a07pm-8pm
\n<\/span>23 December: Hentie & the Bully puppet show 10am \u2013 10.40am |\u00a0<\/span>Emo Adams 1pm-2pm<\/span><\/p>\nPinelands Craft & Gift Fair<\/h2>\n
\n5-22 December 2016
\nMonday to Friday 9am to 7pm (incl public holiday) | Saturday and Sunday 9am to 5pm
\nPinelands, Cape Town<\/p>\nGabrielskloof \u2018Favourite Things\u2019 Market, Botrivier<\/h2>\n
\n16, 17 & 18 December 2016
\nGabrielskloof Estate, Botrivier<\/p>\nFab Ideas Christmas Market, Kommetjie<\/h2>\n
\n15-18 December 2016
\nThursday: 9am-5pm; Friday-Sunday: 9am-7pm
\nKommetjie Community Hall, Teubes Road, Kommetjie, Cape Town<\/p>\nBoules and festive cheer at Jordan Wine Estate, Stellenbosch<\/h2>\n
\nPicnic blankets and umbrellas are essential although no private picnics can be brought in. There will be plenty of food for sale and the restaurant is open for lunch, where bookings are essential.
\nTickets are R130 pre-booked and R150 on the gate (children under 12 are free).
\nBook fast to secure your Christmas Lunch at The Bakery at Jordan where R350 per person will ensure a family-style feast.<\/p>\nMiddelvlei Sings Into the Season, Stellenbosch<\/h2>\n
\nAdults R170 (Steakbraai included)
\nChildren under 12\u00a0– R70 (includes a snack pack)
\nBring a gift for your child\u00a0from Father Christmas.
\nFor enquiries and reservations contact 021 883 2565\u00a0or\u00a0boerebraai@middelvlei.co.za<\/p>\nAll aboard the magic Steam Train, Stellenbosch<\/h2>\n
\nBook for the 4th and 11th of December to travel in a vintage wooden coach dating from 1922 ending in a visit to one of the oldest wine farms in South Africa. Taste five wines, visit the Eagle Encounters and enjoy lunch at one of the restaurants. Spend the day relaxing on the banks of the Eerste River and explore the Protea gardens and historic buildings before returning to Cape Town in style.<\/p>\n
\nThe cost is R500 per adult and R400 per child between the ages of 3 and 12 years old\u2028Atlantic Rail on info@atlanticrail.co.za or 021 558 5805. www.atlanticrail.co.za<\/p>\nSpier Festive Werf Market, Stellenbosch<\/h2>\n
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