THE Bendigo Showgrounds will come alive at night with their Twilight Markets scheduled for October, November and December.<\/p>\n
Held for the first time late last year, executive officer of the Bendigo Agricultural Show Society, Ian Furze, said organisers were keen to bring the free evening events back.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re looking forward to it immensely,\u201d he said. \u201cWe had hoped to continue them throughout 2021 but unfortunately COVID restrictions affected our planning there.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve decided that now\u2019s the time to start them up again. I know all of the market stallholders, makers and producers around the area are keen to get their wares in front of their customers.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe had a lot of items last year, particularly from local producers that make and grow their own products.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was a perfect venue for them to be able to then market those products, particularly in time for Christmas.\u201d<\/p>\n
As well as holiday-themed creations, attendees can also expect to find fashion items, accessories, jewellery and food products.<\/p>\n
Food trucks and live entertainment will also be on site, with the market to be held outdoors at the main entrance of the Showgrounds.<\/p>\n
The first event is scheduled from 4pm to 8pm next Wednesday, 27 October, in line with the Bendigo Cup.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve specifically targeted that day because people have got it off,\u201d Mr Furze said. \u201cWe know that unfortunately people can\u2019t go to the Bendigo Cup itself so it\u2019s an opportunity for a night activity for people to do, particularly families.\u201d<\/p>\n