All aboard: Moira Minaute Rail Club returns to Emerald Bank.
Emerald Bank Community Market’s first ever twilight market on Saturday, April 23, was a roaring success, with community members turning up in droves to check out the diverse range of artisan goods.
It was a warm Saturday night, with the miniature railway operating at full steam, a jumping castle and fantastic face painting for the kids to cater to young families, market co-ordinator Stacey Moutafis said.
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“I loved the twilight market vibe,’’ she said.
“We seemed to attracted a different demographic to the event in comparison to our usual market.
“We had so many young families and young couples which was just amazing to see.’’
Ms Moutafis said organisers wanted to encourage people to come for dinner, organising food trucks and hay bales around the food court for people to sit on which created a great atmosphere.
Her favourite thing about the evening was the huge variety of stallholders.
“Fifty per cent of the stallholders that attended the market had never been before, which made it feel like a completely different market to normal,” Ms Moutafis said.
Next time a twilight market was held, Ms Moutafis said she’d love to organise some live music to complement the plethora of family activities available.
“Being our first ever twilight market, there were lots of different things we had to take into consideration,’’ she said.
“It was all a learning experience for us so I really look forward to making the next one bigger and better.”
Market stall: Balls N’ All Sports’ Pady Tate also goes to the Cobram, Yarrawonga, Moama and Murrabit markets.
Two bandits: Bryan Slade of Junk Jazzed with his letter box bandit. Not a real gun.
Handmade candles: Mollie Vandermeer (pictured) and Olivia Myrtle’s Waxthelabel.
Art exhibition: (from left) Evelyn Harper and Kerry Miller showcasing the work of the Mooroopna Community Centre’s Thursday art class.
