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BLYTHEDALE COASTAL ADVENTURE

MARKET: KEEPS GETTING BETTER

n the first Sunday of Over 2500 people and 70 2. 6th & 7th of April – Toys for Guests will be spoilt for choice, The Blythedale Coastal Estate
every month, you can vendors took part in the Wine Boys and Movie Experience with over 30 unique food is situated in a prime location,
Obe a part of the most Experience. Guests were treated 3. 5th of May – Mexican Fiesta stalls supplying a whole host 25 minutes north of King
epic market on the North to tasters of KWV’s famous Cinco de Mayo of exotic scents and fanciful Shaka International Airport
Coast. If you’re a casual vintages. While enjoying flavours to whet the appetite. and 15 minutes north of
marketgoer, you and your the wine, the talented duo 2 The hillside marquee has One can figuratively traverse Ballito, set within the thriving
family will love the interesting Unique entertained the crowd been dubbed “The Seaview the globe when sampling dishes KZN North Coast region. The
vendors and delicious food, with some classic covers of a Bar”, and it’s here that the from India, Mauritius, China, Market has full beach access,
in by far the most beautiful wide range of rousing music, sophisticated KWV Cruxland Italy, Greece, Mexico, and the as well as over 70km of
market setting in South Africa. including R&B, soft rock, reggae Gin takes centre-stage. It’s a Middle East. The crafts on adventure-fuelled running and
Investors can also use this as and jazz. perfect accompaniment to the show will catch the eye, and mountain bike trails.
an opportunity to view the main musical act, saxophonist could certainly make good gifts
remaining properties on offer Entertainment is a key part Andrew Young. This artist enjoys for somebody looking to treat BCAM enjoys an average rating
at the stunning Blythedale of this adventure market, and international acclaim, and has themselves. of 4.5/5 on Facebook, with many
interesting artists display their
Coastal Estate. The market musical talent on the first Sunday toured countries throughout For those feeling extra- happy marketgoers testifying as
and associated events are Europe, Africa, the Caribbean, to its entertainment value. One
completely free to enter. of every month. The all-inclusive and the Far East. In South adventurous, one of the Facebook reviewer said, “The
beach bar is set under the eaves Africa, he undertakes a yearly most recent additions to the atmosphere, being with friendly
The Blythedale Coastal of the coastal forest, right on market space is the Blythedale people and a choice of delicious
Adventure Market (BCAM) is the edge of the beach. The Coast to Coast Tour. Andrew Campsite. It’s called a campsite, foods... kids had an awesome
has toured and performed with
set on the pristine North Coast Beach Bar features live music the likes of Joseph Shabalala but this venue is essentially time on water slides and four
in Blythedale and boasts some from the talented Milton, the (Ladysmith Black Mambazo), for glamping. The tents come wheelers. Just fun and most
of the most breathtaking views, resident acoustic guitarist, with with two single beds and a important of all it was safe.”
coupled with an indigenous local distilleries and breweries Jonathan Butler, Shakatak, dressing table, with full access
Shirley Bassey, James Galway
forest surrounding and crystal showcasing their products as well as American R+B artist to barista-quality beverages at Don’t forget to bookmark
blue oceans on its doorstep. weekly. Food services are run Keith Washington and a Tour of the coffee shop. Full bathroom these monthly market events.
Markets are taking place from the marquee and extend to facilities are accessible, and the They just keep getting better,
monthly, with a different the very edge of the beach. Austria with Dionne Warwick. showers even have hot water. and provide an incredible
twist every time. The themed The following is a schedule for If gin is not to your taste, The campsite is open Friday opportunity to visit one of the
monthly activation of the the next few markets, each with don’t worry. Craft beverages and Saturday every week, and most beautiful market settings
Blythedale Coastal Adventure are in vogue, and the market the costs are R500 per tent per in South Africa. Bring your
Market uncorked with the their unique added twist: offers a great selection of beers, night, equating to R250 per family and friends and spend a
launch of the Blythedale Wine 1. 3rd of March - Andrew Young spirits and cocktails, perfect person. Email bron@elan.co.za festive day out at the most epic
Experience, sponsored by KWV. Concert and Gin Experience for the discerning drinker. for more information. market on the North Coast. n

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