Byron Farmers Market will hold their Christmas market on Monday, December 23 this year so you can stock up on the freshest locally-grown produce and all the trimmings for your festive table.
Market manager Tom Carey says the market date was changed from its regular Thursday to the Monday before Christmas due to Boxing Day falling on a Thursday this year.
‘We decided to hold the market on Monday, December 23, this year instead of Thursday, so everyone can shop just prior to Christmas and then just kick back on Boxing Day,’ Tom says. ‘The market will still be held at its usual time and place – from 7am till 11am at Butler Street Reserve, but on the Monday.’
As well as the usual wide range of fresh local produce, Tom says the bakers and specialty makers at the market have been working hard to bring a limited run of festive fare for the silly season.
‘Sequel Bakery has been making fruit mince tarts, and Louise from A Little Peace of Cake has mini traditional Christmas cakes and gingerbread star cakes along with her usual assortment of sweet treats.
‘There’s also gift packs available from Chloe Smith which include her homemade chutneys, jams, slices and bottled sauces; and Fabian Fabbro from Woodland Valley Farm has outdone himself with brandy custard made from his duck eggs and fresh Jersey milk.’
Tanya Grace, from Beez To You, has also embraced the Christmas spirit by adding festive decorated and tree-shaped candles to her mix of pure beeswax candles.
Tom says that Boxing Day is the only day the market won’t run over the Christmas and New Year period: ‘Apart from the Monday Christmas market, we will be open as usual every Thursday morning in Byron and every Saturday morning in Bangalow – at the new location in Piccabeen Park. On behalf of all our farmers and producers, I’d like to wish our customers and community a Christmas filled with great food and good health!’
Byron Farmers Christmas Market will be held on Monday, December 23 from 7am till 11am at Butler St Reserve (and closed on Boxing Day).
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