Surf Coast Market gets festive

THE festive season is fast approaching and as such, markets around the Surf Coast are preparing to hold special Christmas editions.

Markets are often filled with unique finds, fresh produce and gifting ideas and are a great way to support local creators and businesses in the lead up to Christmas.

This year’s events will include markets featuring handmade products, food trucks, kids’ activities, movie screenings and more.

Warralily Market

Warralily Market is getting into the festive spirit this year with a Christmas themed market this Saturday (November 29). The Twilight Food and Makers Festival will be held at Mirambeena Park and include a variety of food trucks, market stalls, fresh produce and tastings. The special event will also include two outdoor movie screenings. From 4.30pm the Polar Express will screen, followed by Elf at 6.30pm. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own beanbag or picnic rug and enjoy the evening. The Warralily Market will kick off at 4pm.

 

Torquay Taphouse

The Torquay Taphouse’s Festival Market will return this Sunday (November 30) for its second year of the event. A celebration of the vibrant community, the market will welcome a range of stallholders as people look to support local with their Christmas shopping. As part of the offerings fashion labels, handcrafted items, artisanal goods and more will be available. Kids’ activities will also be on offer throughout the day. The market will run from 10am until 2pm at 27 Baines Crescent.

All Aboard

Surf Coast Charity All Aboard DisABILITY Support Services will host its Christmas Market on Saturday, December 6. Held at 35 Boston Road, the event will feature handmade Christmas wreaths and glass trees, alongside handmade gifts. There will also be family portraits available throughout the day, to reserve a sitting contact [email protected]. The market will run from 10am until 3pm.

Crafters and Creators Christmas Market

Head to the Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie on Saturday, December 6 for the inaugural Crafters and Creators Christmas Market. A celebration of all things handmade and unique, stalls will be packed with treasures and crafts for people to browse and the chocolaterie will be open for people to get a special treat. The Crafters and Creators Christmas market will run from 9am until 3pm.