	{"id":105475,"date":"2026-04-03T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/goldenplains\/?p=105475"},"modified":"2026-04-01T18:03:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T07:03:12","slug":"egg-citing-chance-to-enjoy-easter-at-markets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/goldenplains\/news\/egg-citing-chance-to-enjoy-easter-at-markets\/","title":{"rendered":"Egg-citing chance to enjoy Easter at markets"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>THE date of a farmers market has fallen at the perfect time for Easter egg-cellence.<\/p>\n<p>The Golden Plains Farmers&#8217; Market will be held tomorrow on Easter Saturday at the corner of Milton and High streets in Bannockburn from 9am to 1pm.<\/p>\n<p>As the market coincides with the holidays, there will be Easter bags for children, along with a jumping castle, face painting and a scavenger hunt at The Heart playground.<\/p>\n<p>Activities are free and no bookings are required.<\/p>\n<p>A spokesperson for Golden Plains Shire said it was an opportunity for market organisers and participants to embrace Easter.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Easter is a time when people naturally come together, and we wanted to build on that by creating a lively, welcoming atmosphere at the market,&#8221; they said.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/04\/260332-Easterbunnywi_26833.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"1800\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Golden Plains Farmers&#8217; Market will be held on Easter Saturday from 9am to 1pm.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The monthly market is a fantastic occasion for many locals, and adding some Easter fun is our way of celebrating community and making the day enjoyable for everyone.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The market has been running since 2009.<\/p>\n<p>It hosted at least 35 stalls per month, and the spokesperson said the market had become &#8220;a cornerstone of our local community&#8221;. &#8220;Its purpose has always been simple but meaningful: to connect people directly with the farmers, growers, and makers who shape our region,&#8221; they said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The market provides a relaxed, welcoming space where visitors can discover fresh, seasonal produce, support small businesses, and enjoy an authentic taste of the Moorabool Valley.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;At its heart, the market exists to strengthen community, celebrate local talent, and keep the region&#8217;s food culture thriving.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>More information about the markets is available at its facebook page and <a href=\"http:\/\/goldenplains.vic.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">goldenplains.vic.gov.au<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>THE date of a farmers market has fallen at the perfect time for Easter egg-cellence. 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