Aireys Inlet Market kicks off on Sunday with 65 stalls of homemade, vintage and recycled goods, and local food and produce.
Surf Coast Shire approved the market for 2018-19, a decision its operator Libby Stapleton welcomed.
“Council wants us to expand from our existing 14 markets up to 17, so that we operate year round,” she said.
The 2018-19 calendar includes a new twilight market on 19 January, several markets during peak season and new dates from July to September.
“We wanted to give a twilight market a go in Aireys,” Stapleton said.
“There is a lot going on across the coast in January so it’s great to offer people another reason to visit our town.”
The shire raised the cap on stalls from 50 to 65 for the market.
“We’re really overwhelmed by the level of interest in the market,” Stapleton said.
“There are so many creative people and small entrepreneurs living across the region, who have contacted us about having a stall. It’s a really exciting time for our community.”
The market will also feature five free community or not-for-profit stalls, including one for children encouraging them to be creative or recycle their toys and clothes.
The Aireys Inlet Market runs from 9am to 1pm at the Aireys Inlet Community Hall on Sunday.
For a list of dates and more information visit www.aireysinletmarket.com.au.
