Kuier@TheCastle – the Saturday outdoor market unpacked

200+ vendors, 13 workshops, free safe parking and more

Last updated: Tuesday, 3 December 2024 

For the first time ever Kuier@TheCastle is on for two days. It’s the CBD’s biggest family artisanal market with over 200 vendors (great for unique festive gifts). You can also make sandals, jewellery and candles, and kids can try any of the festive-themed workshops. Here's 10 reasons to go this December. 

1. MEET ALL KINDS OF CAPETONIANS THERE 

It’s a warm and creative gathering of people from all walks of life. They bring along their families to enjoy shopping from artists and artisans and listen to the stories of the makers while their kids get creative and enjoy a host of activities. 

Get a taste of what the market is like: 

2. IT'S AN ARTISANAL GIFT MARKET

Kuier’s festive season theme is “shop local, gift thoughtfully”, and there will be a variety of unique and handcrafted goods from local artisans and designers. There’s homeware, fashion, art, accessories and much more.

Kuier@TheCastle will be the CBD's biggest gift market. Image: Kuier@TheCastle

3. 200+ VENDORS 

There’s a smorgasbord of over 200 makers with interesting stories, including ceramists and textile designers, like Whimsical Collection, who do dreamy prints. Kingsdale Emporio, with their tongue-in-cheek, conversation-starter statement socks, has a stall too. 

Plus, you can watch various local fashion designers showcase their pieces with a fashion show. The amazing luxury women’s wear designer, Thabo Makhetha, will be there.

Support over 120 local brands and makers. Image: Kuier@TheCastle

4. NEW COLLAB WITH THE CAPE TOWN PLANT EXPO

This month, you can support Cape Town’s largest plant market. In collaboration with the Cape Town Plant Expo, you can buy a wide range of plants from succulents to orchids, carnivorous plants and more. There’ll also be plant accessories available.

This is the second installment of the Cape Town Plant Expo. Image: Kuier@TheCastle

5. DISCOUNTED CASTLE ENTRY ON MARKET DAYS

You’ll also get access to all the museums and exhibitions at the 385-year-old Castle of Good Hope. Like the Koena Art Institute, a gallery of the indigenous art, where you can see Khoisan art, film screening and the phenomenal Fired Exhibition of ceramics.

The market is shaded and there’s comfy bean bags scattered everywhere. Image: Kuier@TheCastle

6. EXPLORE THE STALLS & THE CASTLE 

The market opens at 10am and closes at 4pm. People tend to stay for a couple of hours, wandering from stall to stall and into the nooks and crannies of the Castle. The market is in the square under stretch tents, and there’s a harvest table and comfy bean bags scattered everywhere.

There's lots to discover at Kuier. Image: Kuier@TheCastle

7. WORKSHOPS FOR ALL AGES 

Make yourself something special for the holidays, or create a gift for a friend at one of the 13 creative workshops stalls. There’s mosaic jewellery and candle making, painting, beading, gingerbread house decorating, drumming, African pop art and much more.

There’s even a cobbler workshop where you can make sandals for yourself or a loved one. 

There’s creative workshops for all ages and a dedicated Kids Creative Corner. Image: Kuier@TheCastle

8. FREE ENTRY FOR KIDS UNDER 7 

Bring the whole family: Kids under seven get in for free, and it's R15 for pensioners (and students). For everyone else, it’s just R30.

With affordable entry prices, you can spend the whole day out with the family. Image: Kuier@TheCastle

9. FOOD TRUCKS: VEGAN, CAPE MALAY & MORE 

This month you can look forward to Ty’s Bagels, Cape Malay, the Vegan Food Truck, fresh juices from Speedo Juice, The Pink Coffee Club Truck, Little Lemons and a selection of local beers and gins. 

Enjoy an array of food and drinks. Image: Kuier@TheCastle

10. SECURE & FREE PARKING 

It’s easy access to the Castle’s onsite parking via Darling Street, there’s a side pathway from the parking directly to the main entrance. Arrows and signage on the street poles will guide you to the parking. Plus there’s plenty of security.  

Parking is easily accessible via Darling street entrance, there’s a side pathway. Image: Kuier@TheCastle

DECEMBER MARKET – ALL INFO 

Date: Saturday, 14 and Sunday, 15 December 2024
Time: 10am to 4pm
Entry fee: Adults R30, children and pensioners R15, children under seven enter free
Buy tickets: At the entrance and online via Quicket
Parking: Secure free parking via the Darling Street entrance
Location: Castle of Good Hope, Darling Street, Cape Town
Read more: Via their website

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