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DESCRIPTION:<p><strong>The Magic Returns: Parkhurst Village Fair 2026 Set t
 o Ignite Verity Park This October</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>PARKHU
 RST\, JOHANNESBURG - </strong>The heart of Johannesburg’s "urban forest"
  is preparing to beat a little faster as the Parkhurst Village Fair offici
 ally returns to Verity Park on Saturday\, 3 October 2026. With Vuma as the
  Fair’s headline sponsor\, this year’s event is building on the moment
 um of its successful relaunch and promises an even deeper celebration of c
 ommunity\, creativity and connection.</p><p>Hosted by the Parkhurst Reside
 nts and Business Owners Association (PRABOA)\, the fair is a day designed 
 "by the community\, for the community". From the daytime buzz of the Villa
 ge Market to sunset melodies in the Village Vibes beer garden\, the 2026 r
 oadmap highlights a diverse array of stakeholders and intergenerational ac
 tivations.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>A Feast for the Senses and the Soul</s
 trong></p><p><strong>The 2026 programme is packed with highlights for ever
 y generation:</strong></p><ul><li>The Village Market & Eats: A curated sel
 ection of local vendors offering everything from bespoke fashion to thrift
 y treasures\; handcrafted items to pet delights. Come hungry to explore a 
 delicious array of classic\, fast-fair-food and unique artisanal tastes.</
 li><li>Entertainment & Talent: A dedicated stage featuring local jazz\, mu
 sicians\, and performers will keep Verity Park jumping all day long.</li><
 li>Family & Wellness: While the little ones explore the Kids’ Magic Zone
 \, enjoy a restorative experience in our dedicated Wellness Space. Designe
 d for calm\, curiosity and connection with a schedule running various clas
 ses and therapies - it's a mindful space to pass through and take some fee
 l-good energy home with you. The Kids’ Zone will also feature a Vuma Con
 nected Creative Station\, where young visitors can get creative with colou
 ring and activities.</li><li>Make the Beer Tent your perfect spot to pause
 \, soak up the lively atmosphere\, and enjoy a cool beverage or a jolly gl
 ass of wine from our local vendors\, distilleries and breweries\, featurin
 g crafted beers and sprits alongside a dedicated champagne and wine bar.</
 li><li>A 5km fun run in collaboration with Pirates Running Club and Pink D
 rive\, shining a spotlight on Breast Cancer Awareness Month\, kickstarts o
 ur day with energetic community spirit.</li><li>Community Classics: The be
 loved Dog Competition ensures there is never a dull moment. Watch this spa
 ce for more information about how the community can get involved. Vuma wil
 l also be supporting dog hydration stations across the Fair\, helping Park
 hurst’s four-legged visitors stay refreshed throughout the day.</li></ul
 ><p><br></p><p>Visitors can also head to the Vuma stand\, where the first 
 100 visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy special rewards.</p><p><br
 ></p><p><strong>Driven by Purpose</strong></p><p>More than just a party\, 
 the fair is a vital activation to drive awareness and support PRABOA’s o
 ngoing community efforts. Funds raised contribute directly to the maintena
 nce of our public spaces and the various social projects that make Parkhur
 st a unique place to live and work.</p><p>The Fair’s commitment to commu
 nity impact is also brought to life through Pinkhurst\, the partnership wi
 th PinkDrive supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The 5km Fun Run\, a
 longside the wellness and screening initiatives\, will help bring an impor
 tant health and awareness message into the heart of the Parkhurst communit
 y.</p><p>For Vuma\, supporting the Parkhurst Village Fair is a way to help
  bring the idea of connection to life beyond the digital world\, creating 
 opportunities for residents\, local businesses\, families and visitors to 
 come together and experience their community.</p><p>“At Vuma\, we believ
 e that connection is about more than being online\, it’s about bringing 
 people\, families and communities together. We’re proud to be the headli
 ne sponsor of this year’s Parkhurst Village Fair and to support an event
  that brings the neighbourhood together. From the Kids’ Zone and dog hyd
 ration stations to the experiences at our stand\, we’re looking forward 
 to creating a few memorable moments for the Parkhurst community\,” says 
 Vuma spokesperson</p><p>"We want to celebrate the vibrant spirit that make
 s our suburb tick and support our local businesses. We want to ensure the 
 magic of Parkhurst lasts long after the fair ends"\, says the PRABOA commi
 ttee.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Ticket Information & Member Perks Tickets a
 re officially live\, and all PRABOA members receive a FREE ticket to the e
 vent.</strong></p><p><strong>●	Date: Saturday\, 3 October 2026</strong><
 /p><p><strong>●	Time: 9 am – 5 pm </strong></p><p><strong>●	Locatio
 n: Verity Park\, Parkhurst</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Tickets types
 : </strong></p><ul><li>R 85 for adults giving you access to the fair and a
 ll entertainment. </li><li>R 40 for children over the age of 10\, access 
 to the kid’s zone included </li><li>R 50 Seniors</li><li>R 120 for 5KM 
 runners supporting Breast Cancer Awareness month\, this ticket also gives 
 you access to the fair. Fun run starts at 8 am.</li><li>R185 silent disco
  for adults\, including access to the fair and entertainment</li><li>R140 
 silent disco for children\, access to the fair and kids zone included</li>
 <li>R150 silent disco for seniors\, access to the fair included.</li></ul>
 <p><br></p><p>Details will be sent via email.</p><p><br></p><p><em>All fun
 ds raised support PRABOA’s projects and partner NPO’s. </em></p><p><b
 r></p><p><strong>About PRABOA</strong></p><p>The Parkhurst Residents and B
 usiness Owners Association (PRABOA) is a volunteer-led organization dedica
 ted to enhancing the safety\, beauty\, and community spirit of Parkhurst. 
 Through activities like the Village Fair and regular clean-ups\, PRABOA br
 idges the gap between residents\, local businesses\, and city authorities 
 to build a better neighborhood for all.</p><p>Meet our Top Tier Sponsors</
 p><p><br></p><p>The Parkhurst Village Fair is proudly brought to you by VU
 MA\, and would not be possible without the collaboration and generosity of
  our top tier local sponsors: </p><p><br></p><p><span>•</span><em>	</em
 ><em>Our headline sponsor VUMA</em></p><p>Vuma is committed to building a 
 more connected South Africa\, giving people access to the benefits of fibr
 e connectivity while supporting initiatives that bring people and communit
 ies together.</p><p>•<em>	Our platinum sponsor Rawson Parkhurst </em></
 p><p>Wayne and Angelo built Rawson Parkhurst from a genuine love for the s
 uburb they call home. Rooted in local knowledge\, personal relationships\,
  and community trust\, their hands on approach blends Rawson's wider suppo
 rt with a deeply neighbourhood focused commitment to protecting Parkhurst'
 s character\, value\, and connected community spirit. At heart\, what matt
 ers most to them is giving back to a community they have long been part of
  and deeply woven into\, a devotion they're proud to show through their su
 pport of the Village Fair.</p><p><br></p><p>We extend our gratitude to all
  participating volunteers\, local businesses and in-kind sponsors. </p><p
 >Contact Details for press or fair queries: </p><p>support@parkhurst.org.
 za  </p>
LOCATION:6th Ave\, Parkhurst\, Randburg\, 2120 Entrance on 12th Avenue 
SUMMARY:PARKHURST VILLAGE FAIR 2026
URL;VALUE=URI:https://praboa.howler.co.za/parkhurstvillagefair26
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