‘Kuier@TheCastle will put the spotlight on Cape Town’s creators, allowing them to engage with a consumer base of locals and tourists at one of the most well-known attractions in the country,’ said Alderman James Vos, the Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth.
The market will feature a variety of products, including jewellery, ceramics, textiles, woodwork and fine art, accompanied by local performers and a feast of food options.
‘Cape Town is home to exceptionally talented and hard-working designers, chefs, musicians and more. The City is proud to support this event, which is an ideal opportunity for them to meet a host of new customers and I look forward to seeing Kuier@TheCastle grow in popularity,’ said Alderman Vos.
Erica Elk, CEO of the CDI, said Kuier@TheCastle will offer a multifaceted experience with various local artisanal products, culinary delights and entertainment designed to cater to all the senses and provide a memorable day out for the whole family.
‘We are inviting people to come and experience the magic within the Castle. Come and kuier with us in this magnificent space – one of the oldest in South Africa – to chill, shop, eat, play and explore the fantastic local delights at this extraordinary heritage site.’
Calvyn Gilfellan, CEO of the Castle, said he was excited about the new initiative.
‘Our mission at the Castle is to create an accessible space where all are welcome, can learn and understand our history and heritage, and can participate in building our shared future in the spirit of Ubuntu. The Kuier@TheCastle market has the potential to be a beautiful platform to bring Capetonians and tourists from all walks of life together, to relax on the green grass and drink in the most spectacular views of Table Mountain and the City … and spread the love by supporting local creative artisans and performers,’ said Gilfellan.
To increase affordability, the Castle offers a significant discount on its entrance fee on each Kuier@TheCastle market day, with adult entry tickets at R30, children and pensioners at R15, and for children under seven, the entry is free.
Kuier@TheCastle will be open from 09:00 – 16:00 on 24 February 2024 and will in future run monthly. Visitors will have access to safe parking inside the Castle via the Darling Street entrance.
