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- IOL News
Fun for dad and the whole family
Fathers and traders at our Father's Day CraftFest have their own distinctive style, and plenty of gifts for dad. Jeff Meier from Otter Cat Clothing, Afzal Saib from Wild Rhino SA and Jason Mqokozo from Seamartist Apparel get into the mood for an event that celebrates craft in all its forms, craft food and drink, great music and plenty of crafty buys. It's a fun event for the whole family. Spoil dad for Father's Day tomorrow at CraftFest, a festival that celebrates all things Craft. Held with the Shongweni Farmers and Craft Market at their site in Shongweni it is a fun day out in the country for the whole family. Plus there are plenty of treats for dad. Enjoy a taste sensation with craft beer, spirits and food along with many artisanal crafters showcasing their skills and products. Live local bands feature all day long on Main Stage to ensure your feet don't stop moving. Craft beers include KZN's finest with the Standeaven Brewery, That Brewery known for its Blonde, Red, APA Cows, EL Juicy. Lions Brewery will tempt with beers like German Fest Lager, Bohemian Pilsner, American Pale Ale, Vanilla Porter, Best English Bitter and even a Shandy. Terry Bright Ideas will feature Guinness. Distillers feature The Gin Co along with its range of premixed GnTs and the Lions Brewery Gin/Vodka. Apperol and Campari cocktails and twists will feature along with Salito's Bar in the VIP section. The Roll Bar has a range of cocktails ready to roll, Pretty Drinks are known for their vibrant and colourful cocktail creations and there's an exciting new activation called Nawty Water. Wines include Vrede en Lust and Doos. There are food options to suit all tastes from Italian gelato to good old boerie rolls. Look out for gourmet burgers and hot dogs from Filthy Mustache, vegan falafel wraps from Valeo, and deli style snack platter with olives, cheeses and cured meats from Beckz Smoked Meats. There's Chinese food, and Thai pot stickers from Yomani, and the creative offerings of Food Revolution and Fish Revolution. Peck-eish offers gourmet snacks and meals while the Maddison Bakery a range of croissants, pizzas and more. For dessert look no further than the Brownie Bar with offerings that include peppermint crisp and creme brulee, or try the caramelised cashews from Bavarian Nut Works. There are two artisanal coffee stands and another offering bubble teas. Top local musicians include Matt Clement, Jasper Dan, the Phillip Taylor Band and the Golden Super Hawks. Kids can have a fun day in the Kid's Zone, which is free. There's the Shongweni Snake Park, Groovyland, paintball, quad bikes, a zipline, bubble house, bungee jump, face painting and the Shongweni Express. Proceeds from CraftFest include the donation of 600 meals to Scars are a Blessing Foundation - an organization in Umlazi that feeds 60 children and 40 adults. "Supporting our festival will not only be feeding a hungry Dad on Father's Day but also helping hungry families," says organiser Christine Standeaven of the market. Tickets from CraftFest are available from Quicket. Adults R100, Children R50. This year to keep costs down we have reduced ticket prices, but they don't include our definitive CraftFest Bubble glass. These can be bought at the festival.
Axios
28-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Weekender: 30 things to do in Charlotte this weekend, including a wine festival and a vintage market
From a South End wine fest to an Uptown vintage market, we've rounded up 30 eats, events and experiences to keep your calendar full this weekend. Friday, March 28 🏠 Tour five Charlotte homes, including the Barnhardt-Cramer Estate, and stick around for raffles, live music, giveaways and a garden tour. | $35-$40 | Runs through Saturday | Details 🧑🍳 Take a Mediterranean date night class at Sweet Spot Studio. | $200 per couple | 6:30pm | Details 🧠 Test your knowledge of Black culture with trivia at Queen City Grounds. | Free | 7-9:30pm | Details 🎤 Sing along to songs from popular boy bands like Backstreet Boys and N'Sync at The Long Room. | $15 | 8pm | Details 💘 Match with other singles using an AI questionnaire at Must Be Nice in South End. | $25 | 7pm | Details 🤣 Laugh the night away with a comedy showcase at Protagonist Beer (LoSo). | Donation based | 7:30pm | Details ⚾️ Attend the Charlotte Knights' season opener, which will host a free fan fest beforehand. | $23+ | 5pm (Fan Fest); Game at 7:04pm | Details 💭 Test your knowledge of 2000s pop culture, music and movies with trivia at Suffolk Punch Brewing. | Free | 7-9pm | Details ⚽️ Cheer on Charlotte Independence as they take on Chattanooga Red Wolves SC at American Legion Memorial Stadium. | $13-$66 | 7:30pm | Details 🎶 Rock out with country legends Brooks & Dunn as they make their tour stop at Spectrum Center. | $59+ | 7pm | Details 🫶 Pull up to a singles matchmaking event at Canteen in Camp North End. | $21.37 | 7-9pm | Details 🧵 Enjoy a Craft Fest at Petty Thieves Brewery with vendors, art shows, demonstrations, classes and food trucks. | Free | Runs through Sunday | Details 🦄 Take the kids to Unicorn World at The Park Expo and Conference Center to experience life-sized animatronic unicorns plus arts and crafts. | $20-$62 | Runs through Sunday | Details Saturday, March 29 🍷 Enjoy hours of wine tastings, cider, cocktails and beer at the South End Wine and Hops festival at Lenny Boy Brewing. | $35+ | 1-6pm | Details 📚 Head to Belmont Bookshop for a special children's storytime and book signing with author Eden Estabrook.| Free | 10:30am | Details 🩺 Get health information from Black healthcare experts at Ascend Nonprofit Solutions. | Free | 10am | Details 😋 Learn how to make your own sweet roll at Sweet Spot Studio. | $75 | 10:30am | Details 🏒 Bring your dog to the Charlotte Checkers game against Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins at Bojangles Coliseum. | $29+ | 4pm | Details 😂 Laugh at improv jokes from local comedians at Charlotte Comedy Theater. | $15 | 8pm | Details 🧘 Unwind with a yoga flow and journal session at Lottie's Cafe in Uptown. | $19.14 | 7-9am | Details 🛍️ Shop from a range of vendors with Charlotte Vintage Market's yard sale at Victoria Yards. | $0-$9.30 | 11am-5pm | Details 🏃 Run in the Communication Counts 5K at McAlpine Creek Park. Proceeds provide access to community speech-language and hearing services. | $40 | 9-11am | Details Sunday, March 30 🍾 Enjoy a brunch party at with a cigar lounge, photo booth, live DJ and dance floor at The Luxe. | $108-$129 | 1-6pm | Details 🎉 Party in the Park with food trucks, live music, museum admission at Mint Museum Randolph. | Free | 1-5pm | Details 🍽️ Eat a five course dinner at L'Ostrica's Sunday supper series. | $75 | 5:30pm | Details 🍹Head to Bojangles Coliseum for the Checkers' Margaritaville game against the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. | $29+ | 1pm | Details 🪴 Pull up to Sugar Creek Brewing for a plant swap, gardening tips, food and drinks. | Free | 12pm | Details 🎤 See comedians like Mike Epps, Kountry Wayne and Lil Duval at Spectrum Center. | $115+ | 7pm | Details 🎉 Party into the work week at QC Social Lounge's "Different" day party. | $24.86+ | 4-9pm | Details 🧘♀️ Take your little one to a "Mommy and Me" Wicked-themed yoga flow at HopFly Brewing. | $24.86 for mother and child | 12pm | Details
