Thrift Fest is hosting another wonderfully retro fete in Obs on Saturday 3 December. To all thrifters’ delight, the event will have 60 stalls selling handmade items, old clothes, classic vinyl collections and a wide range of tasty foods.
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Browse through racks of preloved clothes in sterling condition or one-of-a-kind boutique items for a fraction of their original cost.
There are also a tonne of vintage finds, including acid-washed denim jackets, dungarees and mod-style dresses from the 1960s.
The Thrift Fest is taking place at the community centre of one of Cape Town’s most vibrant, colourful and quirky suburbs.
The Observatory Community Centre is located in a beautiful Victorian building, and on the first Saturday of December, the building will be strewn with clothing rails and market stalls that showcase the eclectic aesthetic adopted by Obs’ residents.
Picture: Observatory Community Centre / Facebook
Thrift Fest will double as a recycling drop-off point on the day. If you have any papers, plastic, tin or glass lying around, bring it along and you will be granted free entrance. One plastic refuse bag of recycling equals one free entrance.
In addition to scoring unique treasures and possibly some special Christmas stocking fillers, supporting Thrift Fest supports the Obs community.
Book a stall
There are still stalls available for those interested in participating as vendors:
- Prices: Regular stall inside: R190 | Gazebo stall outside: R280
- To participate as a vendor: [email protected]
- Marketable items: Any items may be sold, so long as they’re legal.
Details:
- Date: Saturday 3 December
- Time: 9.30 am to 2.30 pm
- Location: Observatory Community Centre | Corner of Collingwood and Rawson Street, Observatory, Cape Town.
- Cost: Adults: R10 | Kids under 12 years: R5 | 1 x sorted plastic black bag of recycling = 1 x free entrance
- Event: The Monthly Obs-fficial Thrift Fest
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Picture: Thrift Fest / Facebook