POLOKWANE – The annual Haenertsburg Winter Festival kicked off this morning with a bang, and if you don’t have plans for the remainder of the weekend, this is the place to be.

While over 90 vendors prepared their stalls since early this morning, hundreds of athletes braved the Iron Crown Trail Run, which started at 6:30.

Visitors to the festival can indulge in a wide variety of products, including arts and crafts, handmade gifts, delicious food, local produce, clothing and home décor, toys and much more.

The festival consists of four markets: Village Green opposite Berg und Bier Brauhaus; a car dealership exhibition between the Haenertsburg Christian Church and the Village Hall; a street market and food alley through the archway in Rissik Street; and the Village Hall packed with unique stalls and exhibitors.

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The Haenertsburg Winter Festival kicked off with over 90 vendors, a trail run, and food competitions. Here's what's happening this weekend. pic.twitter.com/6VtPcfaG3w

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At Tanya’s Tea Garden, you can enjoy soups, wraps, cakes, coffee and more. A beer garden is also available, and the potjiekos competition will start at 13:00, as well as a baking competition at 14:00.

If you cannot make it to the festival today, you will have the opportunity to be part of the activities tomorrow.

The market will open from 9:00 until 16:00 with the same delicious foods and unique offerings from the vendors still available.