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2019 AUTUMN 10th March, WINTER 21st July, SPRING - 6th October, SUMMER 15th December. The #1 seasonal growers, producers and makers market in the region featuring local produce, artisan craft, jewellery, art, clothing and lots more. Stall by application only

It is fantastic to finally announce our debut Christmas Market! 🦋✨ With 50 speciality stalls in the heart of the most festive city in the world, the Atrium at Federation Square, we anticipate it will be a perfect one! If you would like a taste of amazing Australian-made gifts to nip into the bud all of your last-minute Christmas shopping – do not miss out on these amazing small businesses! Applications for stallholders are open!

Australia Day in Camden provides an opportunity for the local community to get together and celebrate our great nation. The event draws thousands of people each year and features busy street activities, food stalls, markets, kid’s entertainment and a street parade. This year’s theme will embrace everything Australiana and sing of pure unadulterated Aussie family fun in the sun! **What's in store for 2020?** · The Macarthur Lions Parade will now commence at the earlier time of 10am on Argyle Street. · The Awesome Aussie Eating Competition - how many mangoes and lamingtons can you eat in five minutes? · Bush band: Sydney’s premier bush band The Inland Navigators will perform some of Australia's most beloved bush songs. · Solo acoustic music by Ric Bailey of Mad Rhino. · Thong throwing competition - a huge hit in 2019, this comp makes its return for more fun to see whose thong can be chucked the farthest along John Street. · Koala Cupcake and animal mask decorating workshop. · Cork hat making workshop. · Bouncy castles. · Shaded area with seating for elderly and infirm. · Free face painting. · Buskers, street artists and bush poetry. · Food trucks, arts and crafts and Australiana memorabilia stalls (stall holder applications close on Monday 13 January 2020). **Highlights include:** - 8.15am - Thanksgiving Service Camden Civic Centre - 9am - Fun Day commences John Street, Camden - 10am - Macarthur Lions Street Parade, Argyle Street, Camden - 11.45am - Australia Day Awards Ceremony, Camden Civic Centre - 12.15pm - Citizenship Ceremony, Camden Civic Centre - 2pm - Fun Day concludes, John Street, Camden

𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀: Frankston City Council has selected us to be in charge of organising the market section of their iconic Waterfront Festival. Their theme: Play by the Bay! Urban Markets will make sure to offer a great line-up of market stallholders to compliment the great atmosphere this Festival has. We will start to reveal which stallholders are joining us closer to the Festival date! Please RSVP to be reminded of this Festival ! 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗢: The weather will be hot, the beer cold, street food sizzles and live music will linger across the bay. The Waterfront Festival is a celebration of Frankston's dazzling surroundings by the bay. ​Saturday 11am - 10pm, Sunday 11am - 6.00pm Bookings for both days required. Market stalls only: Craft, fair trade, homewares, textiles, gourmet producers, timber, garden art, plants, pre packaged baked goods, . Frankston Council provide all other event activities for this occassion.

THE SYDNEY TOOL SALE 2020 The next TTTG Sydney Tool Sale will be held on Sunday 26 February 2020. This is Sydney’s largest used tool sale and is organised each year by the Traditional Tools Group. More than 70 tables of fine pre-loved tools for all trades to suit collectors, tradesmen and DIY – even artisans - will be on offer again this year. 2020 marks the eighth year that the Sydney Tool Sale has been held at the Brickpit Sports Stadium at 1A Dartford Road, Thornleigh. It is a great venue and offers ample free on-site parking. Reasonably priced food and refreshments are also on sale. Nearest railway stop is Normanhurst Railway Station which is a 15-minute walk from the Stadium via Milson Parade. Bus services run along Pennant Hills Road which is a short walk to the Stadium. Rain, hail or shine the doors will open to the public at 9.00 am and close at 1.00 pm. Entry fee is $10 – but children 16 and under are free. Interested in becoming a seller? Contact John on 0418 488 210 or email [secretatry@tttg.org.au][1] for terms and conditions and a booking form. More details on the TTTG website [www.tttg.org.au][1] [1]: http://www.tttg.org.au

Travel to Greece by just driving to St. Anne's Winery - Myrniong on the 1st of March, 2020. Costs? Cheap! There's only a $10 parking fee! Bring a car load of friends and family - fun times to be had! Including Foodtrucks, Market Stalls, Entertainment such as Greek Dancing groups + FREE workshops including how to make: Greek Yoghurt, Dolmades, Bread & Spanakopita! Greek related homewares, jewellery, crafts, Greek groceries, Olives & Olive oil products, Cultural demonstrations and more.

Held over 3 days, with a killer line up of International and National Blues Bands, Aboriginal Cultural Activities and Family Fun the festival guarantees it caters for all lovers of music. The outdoor, family orientated, relaxed nature of Girrakool Blues Festival & BBQ, not far from the M1 between Sydney and Newcastle, and perfectly situated in Mt Penang Event Park on the Central Coast, offers free camping, and comfort for all under the big top tent. Aussie Icon, the “Real Thing” Russell Morris, will headline the 5th addition of the Girrakool Blues Festival and BBQ, along with Son of Jimmy Vaughan (Nephew of Texan Blues Legend Stevie Ray Vaughan) Tyrone Vaughan (USA), and Sacred Steel phenomenon Nikki Brown teaming up with Australian Slide Guitarist Dom Turner as The Turner Brown Band (USA/AUS). For the blues enthusiasts #guitarfriday, will see young gun Jesse Redwing; Chicago Blues Band Tom Cat Playground; Australia’s premier blues guitarist Ray Beadle; and finishing with some Texan blues with Texan Blues Hall of Famer Tyrone Vaughan (USA) with the Darren Jack Band. Saturday will be wall to wall music for festival goers starting with Blues comp winners Mirrakooka; 70’s soul style band Rambal (VIC); Janis Joplin-esque singer songstress Cass Eager & the Velvet Rope; four of Australia’s leading blues players join forces to salute 4 the “King(s)” of Blues, with All the Kings Men, of Dynamic Hypnotics fame Continental Robert & the Trouble People, Australia’s foremost indigenous female blues writer and performer, Marlene Cummings; high energy Blue-Billy-Grass-Rockin’ band 19-Twenty, followed by an uplifting gospel blues musical feast with the Turner Brown Band (USA/AUS) and finishing the night with a psychedelic trip down memory lane with Russell Morris. And finally, the Sunday Family Funday will cater for families with children under 12yrs free all day, starting with the local Kariong High School Band; band competition runner up Blues Wranglers; Acoustic dou The Blues Preachers will take you as far back as the 1920’s; The Shane Pacey Trio is a no nonsense trip of the blues back pages; One of 3 Australian artist to be picked for “Playing for Change” powerhouse singer Genevieve Chadwick & her band The Stones Throw and to finish the music programming is a once only Girrakool exclusive - The Defenders.  Girrakool Blues Festival also offers many ticketing options including Season, 2-Day, Single Day tickets. Tickets will be limited so make sure you don’t miss out. Kids under 12 are free Sunday and under 5’s are free all weekend. All tickets are discounted when purchasing online prior to the event by going to www.girrakoolblues.com.au , or pay more at the gate.

The Swapmeet and Market Day will begin trading at 6am and carry on throughout the day. Steak & sausage sandwiches, egg & bacon rolls, pancakes, milkshakes, cold drinks and tea & coffee can be purchased from the Rotary Club's BBQ from 6am and will be available throughout the day. This can all be enjoyed as you browse through the bargains or from the comfort of a shaded seating area. Stall Holders Welcome. All proceeds from this event go to local Mental Health Charities and other Rotary Community Projects & local events. Nick Richardson 0439 440902 - rcwnswapmeet@live.com Warwick Richardson (02) 4659 6064 Mobile: 0418 978555 or Richard Booth (02) 4657 1259

THE PARADE - everyone is talking about! Proudly raising funds for community projects. Rainbow on the Plains is a festival of fun, support, inclusion and celebration of our local and visiting lesbian, gay, bi, trans and intersex communities, their friends and families. We celebrate with a street parade and party, alongside various community events. In March 2018 Hay hosted the inaugural ‘Rainbow on the Plains Festival’. Originally envisaged as a simple idea for a group of friends to gather and watch the 40th anniversary Sydney parade, the concept was quickly embraced by supporters across the globe. In a few short months a three day festival was organised.

Springwood Foundation Day represents a huge day for the lower Blue Mountains community to participate in the festival that celebrates the spirit of our town. Whether young or old, you will find much to see & do as you stroll through Springwood on the day. The main road is closed to traffic from 7 am to 5 pm, allowing pedestrians to enjoy over 130 stalls, a wonderful range of food from around the world, live entertainment including 3 main stages with 25+ performances on the day, local bands, singers, dance groups, rides for the kiddies & much, much more. Applications NOW OPEN! - Food and Market Stalls, Street Performers and Stage Entertainers. Applications close 4 weeks before the event. Springwood Foundation Day gives local and regional organisations and businesses a chance to show the diversity that makes up our community. If you are involved in a local community group, run a local business, or make beautiful things, then book a stall and show what you do. With thousands of people roaming the main street, there is also an opportunity for a wide variety of food to be sampled on the day. Applications can be made online on our website, www.foundationday.org.au

In a picture perfect setting between the ocean and rainforest, One hour from Sydney and the Southern Tablelands, two and a half hours from Canberra. A huge community celebration, 2 full days of visual and performing arts with multiple exhibitions, a Talent Quest, Art Prize, Sculpture Prize, Art & Market Stalls, Rides, Displays & Demonstrations, Children's free art activities and fun family events.

**CENTRAL COAST REGIONAL SHOW 2020** Saturday 25th April - Sunday 26th April 2020 VENUE: Gosford Showground, Showground Road, Gosford Two great days of continuous family fun, rides, entertainment, animals & attractions. Great choice of Under Cover & Outdoor sites available for exhibitors, Trade Expo & Market stalls, NEW : Antiques & Collectables Fair PLUS Custom Hot Rod & Antique Car Show Sunday. Vendor enquiries: Julie Smith Mob 0402 059 009 | Email: smith.julie2@optusnet.com.au General Enquiries: Roma: Ph 02 4311 2854 Mob 0401 306 708 | Email: romastone11@gmail.com http://www.centralcoastregionalshow.com.au Email: info@centralcoastregionalshow.com.au

Riverina Field days is a 2 day annual ag field day held in Griffith NSW. The annual event is so successful because of the right combination of exhibitors, family & kids attractions, entertainment, food and demonstrations. Exhibitors range from automotive, ag machinery, equipment, tools, kitchenware, arts and craft and more! The kids also entertained with loads of activities, animals and rides! It really is a field day for everyone!