Markets continue in the cold
The good times will continue during the colder months at Remarkables Markets for their mid-winter markets. There’ll be over 60 stalls with hot food and drinks, brunch and lunch options, crafts and winter specials over the next two Saturdays. Each day brings a bit of magic and different vibes to the community.
Located in the same spot along Hawthorne Drive, they’ll start slightly later than their weekly summer counterparts at 10am. Stallholders range from ceramic mugs to cosy knits, coffee, jewellery, art, skincare, produce, crafts, sweet treats and savoury delights.
“It’s quite different – lots of visitors, lots of hot food and drink,” markets manager Sherryn Smith says. “There’s lots of soups and a whole variety of hot stuff to have. There’s still craft but we don’t have as many fruit and veggie stalls, just because there’s not much in the garden at the moment. Lots of things you won’t see in the summer are coming out for these ones.”
You can stay warm and huddle around the fire pits that will be going at each market, while you enjoy some warming kai – expect to see different stalls as holders come as and when they can. There’s a large playground, sandpit and picnic tables to catch up with friends over coffee and a bite. There will also be live music to enjoy and some winter specials.
“They’re just a really nice community vibe and they’re different. People come down and they want to mingle, they want something free to do that’s a little bit different. Definitely dress warmly – wear your boots and your puff jackets. It is completely different to the summer,” Smith says.
One component of the market that the team are really proud of is their commitment to sustainability. In 2023 they went totally single-use servewear free, investing in a dishwashing shed. They partnered with local community group Dishrupt for use of their plates and bowls, and haven’t looked back since. Don’t forget to bring your own cup, or you can borrow one on the day.
The winter market season will wrap up with a special Winter Pride Market on Saturday, 23 August. Remarkables Market prides itself on creating a welcoming, relaxed, community atmosphere. The mid-winter markets will run on Saturday 5 and 12 July, from 10am – 2pm. They have free parking, an ATM on site and dogs are welcome on leads. You can find out more about what markets are happening, who the stallholders will be and when they’re taking place at facebook.com/RemarkablesMarket/
