Port Elizabeth is hosting its annual Marktfees from Wednesday, October 31 to Saturday, November 3 at the Tramways Building in the Baakens Valley.
Friends Relda Schoeman and Sonja Harrison started Marktfees seven years ago to give creative people a platform to showcase lifestyle and hand-crafted goods.
Both have a strong belief in giving back to the community and this led to donating part of the proceeds to Cheshire Home, Cleary Park.
Starting out in their friends Stephan and Alida Bothma’s house and gallery Montage in Walmer, Marktfees grew and moved to a bigger venue at the Dutch Reformed Church in Walmer. Three years ago, they found a new venue at Tramways.
Several exhibitors have gone on to start their own business with some having secured export contracts.
Marktfees is a popular place to give local artisans and business the opportunity to showcase their wares and increase revenue growth in Port Elizabeth. It also aims at inspiring visitors and giving the chance for early Christmas shopping in an atmosphere that encourages connection and conversation.
Goods include a variety of ceramics, one-off handmade furniture, art, handmade jewellery, decor items, laser products, handcrafted knives for men, wooden products, women’s, baby and children’s clothing.
Marktfees also offers a wide variety of food vendors and deli products.
The market will be open from 10am to 6.30pm Wednesday and Thursday, from10am to 8pm on Friday and from 8am to 3pm on Saturday. For more information contact: Relda Schoeman, 083-321-5118, or Sonja Harrison, 072-519-4474.