LOCAL NEWS - Experience The Market @ Transnet Transport Museum in George from this Friday, 13 December to 5 January – a unique festive celebration inside a museum!
Explore a festive wonderland with over 100 stalls featuring handcrafted goods, local wines, craft beers, and a diverse food court – all set within the historic ambiance of the Transnet Transport Museum in George.
As the only market of its kind in South Africa held within a historical transport museum, The Market @ Transnet Transport Museum offers a one-of-a-kind experience.
Organiser Pieter du Plessis says this is more than just a Christmas market, it’s a celebration of craftsmanship, culture and community that combines the best of a craft market, food and wine court and entertainment - an unmissable experience for locals and travelers alike.
And in the spirit of giving, the market organisers will donate a portion of the proceeds to SA for Hope, a drought and humanitarian relief organisation supporting farmers, farm workers and farming communities impacted by severe drought across South Africa.
Guests can expect:
- over 100 stalls offering an impressive array of crafts, handmade goods, and artisanal treasures.
- a food, wine, and beer court showcasing the region’s finest products
- live entertainment and a big screen for endless family fun and enjoyment
- kids entertainment, face painting, balloon twisting, a clown and science experiments activities
- to meet Santa Clause every Saturday prior to Christmas day from 10:00 – 12:00
- world famous Outeniqua Power Van rides, taking visitors on a scenic journey
- the largest scale model train exhibition in the southern hemisphere open to the public - a true marvel
- a vintage car collection and historical exhibits that share the rich and fascinating history of South African transport.
For more information, contact Pieter du Plessis at 076 844 6435 or themarketgeorge@gmail.com
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