Saturday's Myrtleford Farmers' Market was a sweeping success as large crowds gathered to do multiple laps of the Piazza and check out the varied stalls at the event's ninth anniversary celebration.
Children ran around the central lawn and danced to the live music, enjoying their spring school holidays as the rest of the family, even a number of four-legged members, appreciated the glorious sunshine while browsing stalls full of hand-crafted wares, honey, breads, pastries, juice, coffee, candles, soaps, shawls, wines, mushrooms and more.
TAFCO market organiser Kerry Murphy said attendees at the market were out in force earlier than usual.
“Today’s been fabulous,” she said on Saturday.
“We haven’t seen it this busy so early in a long time.
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“People have obviously embraced coming back to the area: I can see there’s lots of visitors as well as our regulars.
“Today’s really got a buzz, you can feel it.”
As the morning bustle wound down, guest speaker Patrizia Simone held a cooking demonstration from 10:30am in the hall behind Bastoni’s, with a live overhead projection of Pat’s workstation on the wall for attendees to get a better look.
The eager crowd listened to Patrizia’s tips for frying a frittata and discovered different uses for everyday herbs.
Gamila MacRury from the Gamila at Beechworth Olives and Saffron stall, said organisers had done a very good job of turning on a beautiful spring day for everyone.
“I think the Myrtleford Farmers' Market right now is the best of the regional markets,” she said.
“It gives visitors the opportunity to stop and engage with local producers.”
Of the many iconic stalls on offer, Mannie’s Italian Style Doughnuts were a staple stop for dozens of market attendees, with lines cutting off foot traffic flow on a number of occasions.
“We get a lot of support here in Myrtleford and we’ve had a very good turn-out today,” Mannie said.
After serving waves of intrigued customers, Karissa O'Halloran from Stony Creek Fish Farm said Saturday had been a fantastic day with a lovely vibe.
