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THE wait is finally over for the highly-anticipated Geelong City Market, debuting this Saturday with an impressive line-up of local producers.<\/p>\n

The inaugural market will kick start a weekly celebration of food, creativity and community in Little Malop Street, bringing the embattled precinct to life.<\/p>\n

Market directors Simon Toohey and Kieran Blood said the Geelong City Market is about reimagining how the community connects through food, music and shared creativity.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a space for Geelong \u2014 made by locals, for locals. It\u2019s about celebrating the people who grow, make and create the region\u2019s best, every single week.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Market director Simon Toohey will be demonstrating some classic spring kitchen favourites.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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More than 40 local producers will be involved in the first instalment of the market including Char City, Geelong Region Olives, Two Tins Patisserie, XO Project and Soli Farm.<\/p>\n

The Local Geelong will be a sure highlight of the day with coffee, bread and community vibes. Provence Winery will showcase its Bellarine wines, while Mi Shell’s Seafood will bring fresh, local and sustainability caught seafood.<\/p>\n

Mandy Stall will provide some hands-on inspiration throughout the day with a sauerkraut and fermentation masterclass at 10.30am, before Toohey steps into spring cooking with a demonstration at 12.30pm.<\/p>\n

Live entertainment will kick off at 10am with local musician Lionel Baker. GRID Series alum Farah will follow at 11.30am.<\/p>\n

The market will run every Saturday from 9am until 2pm.<\/p>\n

For more information, head to geelongcitymarket.com.au<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

THE wait is finally over for the highly-anticipated Geelong City Market, debuting this Saturday with an impressive line-up of local producers. The inaugural market will kick start a weekly celebration of food, creativity and community in Little Malop Street, bringing the embattled precinct to life. Market directors Simon Toohey and Kieran Blood said the Geelong […]<\/p>\n

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