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This December, get a head start on your festive season shopping and go browsing in the many markets in and around the Mother City.

Fab Ideas Christmas Gift Fair

Looking for a unique gift for someone special? Then, don’t miss the Fab Ideas Christmas Gift Fair in Noordhoek which features homeware to jewellery and more.

Date: December 9 to 11, 2011

Location: Monkey Valley Resort, Noordhoek

Email: julie@fabideas.co.za

Website: www.fabideas.co.za

Edgemead Christmas Market

The Cape’s finest crafters gather annually for this popular market in Edgemead. Whatever your needs, you’ll find the perfect stocking fillers here.

Date: December 9 to 22, 2011

Location: Edgemead Community Hall, Edgemead Drive, Edgemead

Contact: +27 (0)84 882 7546

Designer-Maker Artisan Market

For gifts with an artistic flair, don’t miss the three-day Designer-Maker Artisan Market in the CBD.

Date: December 14 to 16 2011

Location: Freeworld Design Centre,71 Waterkant St, Cape Town

Contact: +27 (0)72 615 1560

Website: www.freeworlddesigncentre.com

Adderley Street Night Market

The City Centre once again hosts the popular annual Adderley Night Market. With plenty of delightful stalls and live entertainment to keep you occupied, you won’t want to miss it.

Date: December 17  to 30

Location: Adderley Street, Cape Town

Contact: +27 (0)21 417 3500

Website: www.capetown.gov.za