10 Nelson Mandela Bay Markets worth visiting

Markets are becoming increasingly popular in Nelson Mandela Bay with more and more people finding value in buying local. We have compiled a list of the better-known markets covering various niches, tastes, and products, so mark your calendar. Markets are becoming increasingly popular in Nelson Mandela Bay with more and more people finding value in buying local. We have compiled a list of the better-known markets covering various niches, tastes, and products, so mark your calendar. 

 

ART IN THE PARK

Art in the Park is Port Elizabeth’s oldest market, held on the last Sunday of every month. Stalls include: art, craft, food, plants, toys, collectibles, bric-a-brac (and many more)

 

PLACE: St George's Park

TIME: 9am - 2pm

ENTRY: Free

 

LOCALLY YOUR MARKET

Come and support local Eastern Cape entrepreneurs who gather at this monthly market to present their strictly local handmade, grown and crafted art, food, and crafts. Entrance is free in lieu of an optional donation to the Animal Anti Cruelty League.

PLACE: Tramways Building

TIME: 9am - 3pm

ENTRY: Free

 

THE GOOD NIGHT MARKET

A monthly gathering of PE's top artisanal food vendors, which is open to the public on the last Thursday night of the month. Live music acts perform on selected evenings.

PLACE: Tramways Building

TIME: 5pm - 9pm

ENTRY: R20 – all proceeds go to charity

 

KINGS BEACH FLEA MARKET

The Kings Beach Flea Market is well known as the ideal spot for an enjoyable outing with the family every Sunday. Vendors sell goods ranging from books and art to toys and African curios.

PLACE: Beachfront

TIME: early morning - late afternoon

ENTRY: Free

 

THE RE-SECONDS MARKET

The Re-Seconds Market is an upmarket second-hand market that focuses on Recycled and Re-used items but also exhibits all forms of local crafts and street food stalls. This Market aims to create awareness around going green, being environmentally friendly and living in a sustainable manner as well as supporting local on the last Sunday of every month. 

 

PLACE: Walmer Town Hall

TIME: 9am - 2pm

ENTRY: Free

 

BACK TO EARTH NIGHT MARKET

A night market hosted on the first Wednesday of the month. Live music, food trucks, and arts and craft stalls add to a lovely evening out.

PLACE: Old Grey Sports Club

TIME: 4pm - 8pm

ENTRY: Free

 

WINDSONG BOHEMIAN MARKET

A quarterly, seasonal niche market which takes place in Summer, Autumn, Winter, and Spring. They don’t allow any mass produced products. Everything must be handmade, homegrown or recycled into something new, quirky, unusual and authentic.

PLACE: 142 Villiers Road, Walmer

TIME: 10am - 3pm

ENTRY: Free

 

SARDS MARKET IN THE PARK

The Sards Market (also called the Bark Park Market) features vendors with homemade items, homegrown goods, fresh food, food trucks, arts and crafts, and gifts. There is also live music, jumping castles and other activities. The market takes place on the 3rd or 4th Saturday of the month.

PLACE: Sardinia Bay Valley @ the Sards Bark Park

TIME: 9:00 am - 1 pm

ENTRY: Free

 

LADY SLIPPER FARMERS MARKET

This Greenbushes based event boasts freshly made food, affordable custom clothes, live music and a play area for kids while the parents shop away.

 

 

PLACE: NG Kerk Vanstandensrivier grounds

TIME: The market runs from 9am - 1pm in winter (June, July, August) and opens earlier in summer, 8am - 12pm (September - May).

ENTRY: Free

 

THE UITENHAGE MARKET

 

Over 150 stalls, live music, children's entertainment and a variety of food make an enjoyable family outing every first Sunday of the month.

PLACE: Willow Dam

TIME: 9am - 3pm

ENTRY: Free