STALLHOLDERS are looking forward to the return of the Aireys Inlet Market this Sunday, October 10 for the start of the 2021- 2022 market season.<\/p>\n
The Aireys Inlet Market features a hand-picked selection of the region\u2019s best arts, handcrafted goods, gourmet treats and local produce.<\/p>\n
A detailed COVID-Safe plan has allowed the market to continue to operate, with a setup that caters for outdoor-only stalls and one-way direction visitor flow.<\/p>\n
With visitor numbers being restricted due to COVID-19, the market is able to cater for a maximum number of 500 people at any one time.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are keen to be part of the Aireys market return for this season,\u201d Great Ocean Road Gin\u2019s Ann Houlihan said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe market allows us to connect with new and existing customers, to promote our latest gins and encourage visitors to our tasting room and new venue The Gin Kitchen in Aireys.<\/p>\n
Local markets are the predominate source of income for many stallholders. With some markets being closed during the year due to COVID, it has been a challenging year for stallholders.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s so important to have the Aireys Inlet Market up and running again this season\u201d, said Helen Kline of Stir Crazy Produce and Cordials.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe market has an enormous impact on my ability to trade and maintain a viable business.\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
The market features 60 stallholders, who are mostly from the local area.<\/p>\n
\u201cAround 20 percent of stalls are new to the Aireys Inlet Market, and the remainder are regulars, which helps to ensure market-goers are presented with a mix of fresh creativity, along with old favourites,\u201d market administrator Fay Valcanis said.<\/p>\n
Anglesea-based artisan Louise Caithness of Tidal Clocks has come to rely on the Aireys Inlet Market as an important part of her livelihood and ability to live and work on the Surf Coast.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Aireys market is one of the consistently best performing markets I have come across. The markets are so well organised and have one of the most comprehensive COVID plans,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
The Aireys Inlet Market will be at the Aireys Inlet Community Hall, 6 Great Ocean Road, on Sunday, October 10 from 9am-1pm.<\/p>\n
For more information, head to their website or follow their social media accounts at Facebook or Instagram\u00a0for updates.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
STALLHOLDERS are looking forward to the return of the Aireys Inlet Market this Sunday, October 10 for the start of the 2021- 2022 market season. The Aireys Inlet Market features a hand-picked selection of the region\u2019s best arts, handcrafted goods, gourmet treats and local produce. A detailed COVID-Safe plan has allowed the market to continue […]<\/p>\n