The first Dutch Winter Faire will be launched in Johannesburg in July 2013. The Faire is an opportunity for South Africans of Dutch origin to enjoy cuisine and experiences from their heritage, while simultaneously introducing other South Africans to the “gezelleigheid” and to share in the delights of the Dutch. The Faire will be repeated annually on the first Saturday in July.
Dutch food specialities on sale at the Faire will include poffertjes, stroop wafels, nasi, stamp pot, croquetten, Patat (Chips) with mayonnaise, broodje rookworst, broodje haring, soep and cake. And to drink coffee, gluhwein and advokaat! The beer garden will be serving Dutch beer (Heineken and Grolsch).
There will also be approximately 25 stalls selling Dutch and homemade wares such as books, classics and collectables, candles, knit wear, Dutch spices and sweets, flowers, etc. There will also be an art gallery with paintings for sale by at least four artists. There will be a hall dedicated to childrens entertainment including pottery painiting, cupcake decorating, sand art, sjoelen, grabbelton a Fancy Dress competition and much more!
Entertainment will be provided throughout the day by Rad Van Avontuur, Quiz, Dancers and Musicians and Dutch music will be playing in between.
Time: 09:00 to 20:00
Address: 3 Sherborne Road, Parktown
Cost: R20.00 for adults (there is no charge for kids)
More details on their facebook page and website.
The proceeds from the Dutch Winter Faire will support local charities which include: Metropolitan Evangelical Service (MES) Johannesburg, Jan Smuts Axis Group of churches and the Nederlands Sprekende Gemeente of the Dutch Reformed Church.