Mega Market returns to Mt Duneed

The key to a great market is ensuring something for everyone, according to Janina Lear, creator and facilitator of the Piccadilly Market, which arrives to Mt Duneed on February 17.

Featuring over 90 stalls (both indoor and outdoor) packed with market goodness, Ms Lear said the fact Piccadilly is a curated market, ensures only the best standard of products.

“I’ve been around for 10 years and we’ve done a few markets at Mt Duneed before but this will be our biggest yet. We’ve grown from 30 to 90 stall holders which is fantastic – it’s such a great day out.”

Ms Lear said stall holders are predominantly local (around 70 per cent) with others travelling down from Melbourne and across the state for the event.

“There’s an application process where they send me through photos of their products. It’s setup so it looks beautiful and we don’t end up with 15 candle-makers. I go through everything with a fine-tooth comb.

“All of the products have to be made or designed by the stall holder. I’ve had over 145 applicants and have had to decline 50 to ensure the market upholds its reputation.”

Whether you’re wanting to spend big or small she said from gourmet food to high-end shopping, people often travel from afar to attend.

“There’s something for everyone. I’ve got nine food vendors as well as Mt Duneed’s amazing café. We had around 4,000 people attend out last market, and I’m pretty consistent – people come knowing they’re going to have a great day out.”

Ms Lear said a gold coin donation for parking will be donated to River’s Gift. Head along to the Piccadilly Market at Mt Duneed Estate, February 17 from 11am until 4pm, for more information head to piccadillymarket.com.au.