Day/night market to kick off festive season
BRINGING craft and community together in a festive environment is the aim of market organisers Demien and Wendy van Loggerenberg.
Market vendors themselves with a wealth of experience, Demien and Wendy were the organisers behind the Richards Bay Market Meander, Imvubu Night Market, and many more.
After expanding and rebranding, they now bring you the Richards Bay Festival, which promises to be festive fun for the whole family.
The event will be held on Saturday, 16 December from 10am to 9pm at Richards Bay Rugby Club.
“We didn’t want to establish a music festival with a market as an addition; our focus has always been a market first, with music and entertainment as an addition,” said Wendy.
“Having been vendors at markets for years, we understand the importance of a platform from which one can sell.
“Not everyone has an online store or shop. As with the Meander, the vendors, and creating an opportunity for them, are our priority.”
A sneak peek at what festival-goers can expect:
• Over 120 stalls (already booked)
• Food and confectionary galore
• From jewellery, bags to clothes, there are too many items on sale to mention
• Craft beer
• Live music by Angus
• Pony/horse rides (10am – 4pm)
• Bubble house and bouncy bubble house; foam pit and jumping castle.
The stage will also be available to any local up-and-coming musicians who would like to perform a few songs on the day.
To book an on-stage slot, contact Wendy on
076 0799445 or rbayfest@gmail.com
Tickets will be on sale at the gate on the day. Adults get in for R50, while children under 13 pay R20.