A FAVOURITE among local residents is the weekly Shongweni Farmers’ Market where you can find everything from fresh produce to the finest jewellery and homemade goods. And you can do all this while walking your dog too.
According to the market’s website, the Shongweni Farmers’ Market was started back in 1998. Initially just 12 stalls selling food and fresh produce, it was located on a field belonging to the Shongweni Polo Club which is in the far outer west region of Durban.
From humble beginnings the market grew rapidly, attracting stall holders and customers from far and wide. It now has more than 150 stalls of which more than 80 are food and fresh produce related.
According to the website, Shongweni is probably the only market where dogs are welcome. The market is open every Saturday from 6.30am to 10.30am.
The market’s main aim is for people to realise the importance of purchasing locally produced, every day, items such as bread, milk, cheese, vegetables, fish and meat, as well as more luxury items such as homemade cakes and pies.
For a map with directions of how to get to the market, click here or contact Christine at info@shongwenimarket.co.za, 031 777 4686 or 083 777 1674.
