Kyneton Farmers’ Market is turning 20 this month, marking the milestone with a community raffle that will raise funds for a local primary school.
The market was established in 2004 by St Paul’s Anglican Church in Kyneton, led at the time by former rector Father Snell.
Market manager Chris Whiting said he thanks all community members who have helped contribute to the longevity of the market.
“We appreciate the foresight of those who commenced the market, as well as for the contributions that so many folks from the St Paul’s community who have contributed to the market’s 20 years of success and the many stallholders who have traded with us,” Mr Whiting said.
He said that the strong attendance rates at the market is proof of its appeal, with the variety of produce available being one of its strong points.
“The market is unique in that it offers a diversity of products from the Central Victoria region. We offer some of the best olives and mushrooms grown in the region,” he said.
“We are also different to a lot of other markets [due to] the number of craft providers … with items ranging from clothing, to jewellery … to pottery.”
To celebrate the anniversary, the market will host a raffle that will raise funds for Kyneton Primary School’s music program.
Attendees to the market’s 20th anniversary on Saturday, November 9, can purchase a single ticket for $2 or three for $5, with the prize draw including hampers of products from local and Melbourne-based stallholders.
The market will run from 8.30am–1pm at St Paul’s Park, Kyneton.
Details: instagram.com/kynetonfarmersmarket
Oscar Parry
