Heading to Somerset West soon? This charming town renowned for its scenic landscapes boasts a gastronomic delight with its food markets, which draw both locals and tourists alike. In this article, explore four delightful and vibrant food and craft markets in Somerset West, where you can experience a fusion of flavours, cultures, and community spirit.
Triggerfish Farmer’s Market
Open every Sunday at the Triggerfish Brewery, Triggerfish Farmer’s Market is an authentic market offering a selection of artisan vendors, including organic veggies, homemade delights and crafts. This market is perfect for the whole family with horse rides for the little ones and live music from local artists for everyone to enjoy. All produce is fresh and locally sourced, supporting sustainable farming practices.
While you’re there, don’t forget to enjoy a cold, handcrafted Triggerfish beer!
Operating times: Sundays, 10 am – 3 pm
Address: Unit 9 W.R. Quinan Blvd, Paardevlei, Cape Town, 7130
Contact: 021 851 5861
Country Craft Market
The Country Craft Market was established in 1983 to enable local crafters, artists and artisans to promote their talents. The market quickly become a regular market held twice a month on selected Saturdays. Visitors can purchase and enjoy exceptional handmade crafts from stalls. The food area provides a place to sit and relax, while enjoying craft beer, or delicious coffee and a variety of tasty eats. The local Scout troop have been part of the market for many years, serving delicious burgers and boerewors rolls, among other things. Live music goes a long way to soothe the soul while relaxing in the food area.
Operating times: Open on selected Saturdays, 9 am – 2 pm (closed in winter)
Address: Southey’s Vines, 186 Main Road, Somerset West, South Africa, 7130
Contact: 021 843 5002
Lourensford Market
Discover a market experience like no other at Lourensford Wine Estate. There’s something for everyone at this market and a good time is guaranteed! Taste award-winning wines, snack on decadent delights, or purchase something from the vendors’ treasure-troves of unusual and offbeat offerings.
Operating times: Summer trading hours: Friday Twilight Market, 5 pm – 9 pm; Saturday, 11 am – 4 pm; Sunday, 10 am – 3 pm. Winter edition: Friday, 2 June to Sunday 20 August 2023 (weekends only)
Address: Laurent Lourensford Estate, Lourensford Rd, Somerset West, Cape Town, 7129
Contact: 072 284 1654
Blaauwklippen Family Market
The popular Blaauwklippen Family Market is a weekly market held every Sunday (weather permitting). This delightful market focuses on local, organic and sustainable food, produce and goods. With a wide variety of food vendors, guests can enjoy wood-fired pizza, dumplings, shawarma’s, burgers, sweet treats and more!
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Address: Blaauwklippen Wine Estate, Strand Road, R44 Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, 7600
Contact: 021 880 0133
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Written by Maegan-Leigh Jacobs
Feature Image: Pexels/Erik Scheel
