Lourensford Market Is Back: Family-friendly Weekend Fun in the Cape Winelands

Located on the picturesque Lourensford Wine Estate in Somerset West, the Lourensford Market has become one of the Helderberg’s most popular weekend destinations. Combining food, wine, shopping, and entertainment in a scenic outdoor setting, the market offers a lively yet relaxed atmosphere surrounded by landscaped gardens, oak trees, and sprawling lawns.

After closing down for the winter, the market is back, inviting guests to celebrate the arrival of spring with an Opening First Friday celebration. Here’s everything visitors need to know.

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With approximately 60 stalls and new vendors for the new season, visitors can browse everything from handmade crafts and local artwork to artisanal produce and unusual speciality finds. Regulars will also notice the refreshed furniture and stalls, as well as the renewed branding throughout the market. The food offering is equally varied, with estate wines, craft beer, sweet treats, and street-food style options available for both foodies and anyone looking for something to snack on.

Live music from local DJs, acoustic performers, and bands adds to the atmosphere, while family-friendly activities, including jungle gyms, putt-putt, art jamming, archery, and interactive fountains, make it an entertaining outing for all ages. Additionally, the market is completely dog-friendly and pram-friendly, ensuring no one in the family gets left behind. Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times.

Finally, several markets throughout the year have their own theme, shaping the branding, vendors, and products on sale. The themed markets for 2026 have been announced, with more to be announced soon. As usual, regular markets operate every weekend, Friday to Sunday.

Opening First Friday

Lourensford is kicking off the 2026/27 season with a bang, with beloved Afrikaans singer-songwriter Bok van Blerk taking the stage from 7.30pm on opening night (Friday, 4 September). His live performance is free to attend, and visitors are encouraged to arrive early, as seating is available exclusively on a first-come, first-served basis.

Guests can expect a lively show, with van Blerk performing some of his biggest hits, including Die Land, Hardekole, Lemoene, Tyd om te Trek, and 68 Chevy. The show comes right after his recent single, Hart van ‘n Leeu, all about passion for rugby, which should get the crowd in the right mood for the Springboks’ clash against the All Blacks the following day.

The new-and-improved branding and furniture are there from opening night, alongside the new and returning vendors bringing a range of food, beverages, artisanal goods, and lifestyle products.

When: Fridays – Sundays | 5pm – 10pm (Fri) | 11am – 4pm (Sat & Sun)
Where: Lourensford Market, Lourensford Road, Somerset West

Website: www.lfhm.co.za
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