RECORD HANDMADE HAPPINESS AT ‘THE HAWTHORN’
‘Tis the season to be jolly’ they say. And jolly they sure were at our Christmas ‘edition’ of the Hawthorn Makers Market on Sunday 3rd December. There were hundreds of gifts for every reason and every season- naturally with the focus on Christmas gift giving.
In fact, we smashed past records attracting the best ever attendance since our beginning as managers of the Market 9 years ago. The festive atmosphere was in full swing. Everyone was happy. Stallholders and visitors were up for a good chat with several stallholders ending the day ‘empty’ handed. Such as Simone from Crisp Produce and Preserves. “I’ve sold most of what I brought to the Market today. It’s virtually all gone… One of my best days ever. Not much left to take home...”
After a dreary week of intermittent drizzle, last Sunday cleared up with plenty of warmth and sunshine, the perfect ingredient for the final 2023 HMM.
Patrons were treated to a full house and a variety of stalls of gourmet foods, specially made Christmas items and the usual handmade reliable fare we’ve learnt to expect.
There was also a variety of entertainment including Phil the accordion player and a variety of other activities with the face painter drawing a constant queue of eager children.
The market broke all previous records with 70 stallholders and over 1,200 visitors. Needless to say, there was constant buzz and loads of happy faces.Our launch 2024 Hawthorn Makers Market is on Sunday 3rd March 2024. We look forward to starting 2024 where we left off 2023.
Season’s Greetings!