Byron Farmers Market has been growing the growers! And to accommodate their new stallholders, they have a new-look market layout – with a bend at the end.
Recent additions to the market include The Bay Smokehouse (smoked local wild-caught fish goods), Brooklet Spring Farm (pasture-raised fresh chickens, eggs, mayo and bone broth), Church Farm (mixed fresh produce and amazing homemade sauces), Byron Spice Palace (locally made dips, dukkahs and other delicious delights), Terania Creek Passionfruit (two juicy varieties of locally grown passionfruit) and Taste Byron Bay (gourmet ready-to-eat menu starring Byron Farmers Market stallholder produce).
But don’t go round the bend if you can’t find your regular stallholders; they might have gone round the bend.
Some longstanding farmers have relocated to ‘the bend’ at the northern end of the market – including The Gourmet Salad Hut, Cecil Farms, Kennedys Lane Organics, Rancho Relaxo, Fossil Farm, and Sugar Cane Juice.
‘A little bit of organic growth is good for everyone – both our customers and stallholders,’ said Tom Carey, manager of Byron Farmers Market.
‘This region is well known for its incredible fresh produce and has become a real foodie hub. We are lucky to have such a diverse range of locally grown produce available so it’s great to be able to extend our offering at the market and to support more local farmers and producers. Growing the growers and keeping local small farms viable is just as important as growing fresh local food.’
So next time you’re at Byron Farmers Market, don’t forget to turn the corner so you don’t miss out!
More info: Byron Farmers Market is held every Thursday from 8am till 11am in Butler Street Reserve.
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