{"id":108768,"date":"2025-10-24T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-23T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bendigotimes\/?p=108768"},"modified":"2025-10-23T09:55:39","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T22:55:39","slug":"new-market-celebrates-local-excellence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bendigotimes\/living\/new-market-celebrates-local-excellence\/","title":{"rendered":"New market celebrates local excellence"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>GEELONG City Market is a holistic produce, food and drink market that represents and promotes locality, quality, authenticity and excellence. A market that has world class produce, food and beverage offerings at its core, with an abundance of stalls and activations that showcase the region&#8217;s creativity, design, culture, attractions and experiences.<\/p>\n<p>It is a place to shop, eat, drink, learn, discover and above all else, connect with local artisans and with each other. It&#8217;s a gathering place and it will be loud and proud Geelong and Barwon region.<\/p>\n<p>The Geelong City Market is shaping up to be the beating heart of the CBD every Saturday \u2014 and it&#8217;s the incredible stallholders who are set to make it sing.<\/p>\n<p>On October 25, you will find the award-winning kitchen of Alma Restaurant serving up Choripan \u2013 grilled chorizo on a crusty roll w chimichurri and chipotle, Sweetcorn and provelone empanadas and freshly shucked oysters with assorted dressings.<\/p>\n<p>ALMA potatoes with garlic and parsley and Vanilla flan with dulce de leche with also be on offer, along with the sea-salt perfection of Mi Shells Seafood fresh and straight from the boat, the earthy brilliance of Mushroom Connection, the butter-filled dreams of Two Tins Patisserie, and the modern flair of XO Project.<\/p>\n<p>Geelong&#8217;s best are rolling up their sleeves to serve the community in the most delicious way possible.<\/p>\n<p>Joining them is Soli Farms, the regenerative growers redefining what local produce can be; The Local Cafe, bringing its signature warmth and caffeine magic; and Geelong Regional Olives, proving that world-class oil can grow just down the road, with more stallholders to be announced.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_108919\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-108919\" style=\"width: 601px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-108919 \" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/10\/23.10.2025_09.47.13_REC.png?_t=1761173595\" alt=\"\" width=\"601\" height=\"714\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/10\/23.10.2025_09.47.13_REC.png 844w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/10\/23.10.2025_09.47.13_REC-253x300.png 253w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2025\/10\/23.10.2025_09.47.13_REC-768x912.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-108919\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Geelong City Market will be fill of incredible stallholders making it a place to shop, eat, drink, learn and discover.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>More than a market &#8211; it&#8217;s a movement.<\/p>\n<p>The Geelong City Market is a weekly celebration of food, art and community. Visitors can expect fresh produce, ready-to-eat food, live music, free hands-on cooking workshops and masterclasses, a rotating showcase of regional talent and creativity.<\/p>\n<p>Every element of the market reflects a &#8220;locals first&#8221; ethos, championing sustainability, collaboration and local pride.<\/p>\n<p>The market&#8217;s signature call to action \u2014 Eat it. Drink it. Grow it. Create it. \u2014 continues to guide every decision, from waste-free operations to a focus on regional provenance.<\/p>\n<p>Proudly supported by the City of Greater Geelong.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong>\/\/SPONSORED CONTENT<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GEELONG City Market is a holistic produce, food and drink market that represents and promotes locality, quality, authenticity and excellence. 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