Yarra Valley ECOSS’s annual Artisan Twilight Market is back with an exciting twist in 2024.
A number of special guests will be joining the festivities as well as the usual spread of performances, activities and stallholders.
Community Engagement, Market & Events Coordinator at Yarra Valley ECOSS Leanne Hall said they are very excited to be putting on the ECOSS Twilight Market- Artisan Ag. Food Extravaganza.
“This will be a ‘one-off’ very special event, thanks to funding from Victorian Government Department of Agriculture. We will showcase five local Agricultural businesses accompanied by a five-star chef who will be offering cooking demonstrations and free tastings from the local produce.
“Costa Georgiadis (of Gardening Australia) will host his kid’s book launch alongside a wonderful program of performances, children’s activities and over 40 stalls.”
The market will be held on Friday 20 December from 3.30pm to 9pm.
MS Hall said the Market is a great opportunity to celebrate another big year at ECOSS with our extended community.
“It gives us the opportunity to offer a site tour and show everyone our year’s achievements in a festive atmosphere.,” she said.
“It’s a great opportunity to connect, bringing everyone together in an inclusive fun environment whilst doing any last minute Christmas shopping and supporting local businesses, this event will offer people culinary inspiration and showcase local food producers,”
“Christmas is not always a happy occasion for everyone, which highlights how important community and connection is, we hope to spread some joy in offering this event free for the community.”
The afternoon will start with a Welcome to Country with local Wurundjeri Elder Aunty Kim Wandin and followed by Costa Georgiadis’ book launch, Formidable Vegetable who sing songs about Permaculture, Smoke Stack Rhino, Szara Fox and The Midnight Secrets, Awol Monks, Kids Permaculture Puppet Show, Jigsaw Jumps and more.
Ms Hall said the lineup of performers is outstanding and world-class, and is a really diverse program with something for everyone!
“All the performers will bring dancing vibes, inspiration to get in the garden and enjoy our beautiful environment, Costa will bring his wonderful smiles and entertain kids and adults alike, the Jigsaw jumps event seems to engage all ages of kids, particularly the teenagers so make sure to bring your helmet,”
“The tours are sure to inspire, the food is sure to be delicious,”
“The community are invited to a delicious culinary experience with free entry and free tastings prepared by a 5 star chef, with the kids entertained you can come along for dinner, celebrate with a drink, arrange your Christmas party, there will be lots of food available with Mexican, Indian, Tibetan, Dumplings, as well as a BBQ.”
The event was made possible through a generous grant from the Department of Agriculture.
