THE Lancefield and District Farmers’ Market will return this long weekend. Open from 9am to 1pm, it brings fresh local produce and community spirit to the heart of Lancefield.
“Established in 2003 by members of the Lancefield Neighbourhood House, the aim of the project was to enable local consumers to connect and purchase from local producers in a regular event hosted along the historic Centre Plantation of High Street,” market manager Meggs Hannes said.
This year marks 23 years of trading for the market. Summer is one of the best times to visit, with a wide variety of fresh seasonal produce available.
Highlights this month include Blackwood Orchard, offering fresh cherries grown in North Harcourt, and Stirling Blueberries, grown near Lancefield. Spring Creek Organic returns after a two-month break with vegetables grown near Ballarat. Landscape Hill Garlic will have new-season garlic from Tallarook. Mount Macedon Honey will be a new producer at the market.
These traders are among more than 85 stallholders expected on Saturday, January 24.
Shoppers can choose from meats, dairy, seafood, honey, plants, cool-climate wines, spirits, craft beer, sourdough bread, French pastries, fresh flowers, preserves, pies and much more. Livestock feed, live poultry and healthcare items are also available.
There will be a variety of lunch options. Visitors can also dine locally at the Lost Watering Hole Brewery, Lancefield Hotel, Lancefield Bakery and Aspy.
Live music will be provided by local performers, The Sunset Singers. Pass-the-Parcel is providing free face painting for children sponsored by the Lancefield Neighbourhood House.
