The Soweto Farmers Market delivered on its promise of bringing together food, family, fun and good vibes at the Soweto Equestrian Centre in Rockville this past Sunday, 26 November 2023. Gathered at the easily accessible and central location were hundreds of marketgoers ready to meet and mingle with friends and family while eating and drinking to their hearts’ content
“We are extremely surprised at the turnout of people at our comeback market. There are about 1 000 people here enjoying their Sunday,” said event organiser Dumile Mabuya.
He said the market provided all things fresh, organic and authentic, and was the perfect way to bring together entrepreneurs to consumers and consumers to entrepreneurs.
“Our focus during the planning period was the stalls and vendors for the day. We made sure to include a variety for market goers to enjoy,” said Mabuya.
From gourmet to true kasie flavours, the food at the market provided a taste for all palates. People enjoyed special home-made sauces by some of the entrepreneurs such as the Firey Sauces as well as kasi favourites for the Meat Eaters.
Mabuya said one of the most-targeted stalls of the day was the cocktail bar. The heat had everyone throwing back flavoursome drinks throughout the day.
Event goers Gugulethu and Victor Mvimbe said they enjoyed the market mostly because as parents they could sit back and relax while their children had their own section of activities to do.
Soweto Farmers Market partnered with Soweto Kids Festival, which provided a variety of entertainment for all the children which included horse riding, pony rides, face painting, jumping castles and more.
Another unique element to the market was the fashion show that allowed everyone frontrow seats to some remarkable trendy designs.
“The diverse line up of DJs and jazz artists also set the mood bringing visitors Afrotech and even Amapiano tunes to jam to,” said Mabuya.
He added that they look forward to hosting many more markets and bringing more to the table to expand the Soweto Framers Market.
“We are truly grateful for the support from the local community as well as the entrepreneurs who participated with stalls at the event. There is room for improvement, but we are ready for any challenge and we are ready to make it an even bigger success at the next one,” said Mabuya.
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?Written by Sascha-Lee Joseph
27/11/2023