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Starting 8.30am - 1.00pm on the first Saturday of each month this growing community market is a great way to meet friends and give the kids something to do while you browse the many stalls and take in the fantastic views across the lake. This is Victoria's only absolute inland water front market. Attractions include regular children's activities, coffee cart, produce, plants, cakes, sausage sizzle, artist, well being and quality collectables etc. and supports the community raising funds for the Scouts, Lions, CFA and more. The community market has a great atmosphere with music, great views, something to eat & drink, playground and entertainment for the children. Come and have a yarn with the locals and support the community services.

Avenel Produce & Craft Market - Grow it, bake it and make it! Second Sunday of the month.

The Market has always prided itself on being a unique event in the region. Stall holders are asked to adhere to our core philosophy of supporting solely locally produced, hand-made or home grown/baked goodies. Many stalls have been with the Market since it was initiated by the historic Harvest Homestead and through its consolidation at WB Gadds cosy antique/clothing store. The word in the park today is that they like the warm friendly atmosphere of the new location and the sense of fun about the event each month.

This year the Market has received funding through the Shire of Strathbogie to stage some free live music and children's activities. It is hoped that these features will continue to be a part of the Market's profile into the coming year as it continues to grow to full self-sustenance! We have enjoyed unearthing some local musical talent and parents visiting the Market also seem to appreciate having their small ones occupied while they chat and enjoy the stalls on offer. Our regular face painting fairy Jo will paint grown ups as well as children should the whim strike!

We welcome enquiries about new stalls and hope you will consider dropping by on the next 2nd Sunday in the month.

LOCATION: Jubilee Park, Livingstone Street, Avenel
Anna Clabburn
Avenel Market Administrator
Tel: 0411 770 830 AH:5796 2481 email: clabburn@optusnet.com.au

Violet Town Market - Second Saturday of the month - Handmade and homemade goods, community group stalls, and the especially famous plant sales!

LOCATION: Recreation Reserve - Tulip Street - PHONE: 0416 233 584

The market is organised by a sub committee of the Violet Town Action Group Inc., a non-profit community organisation, with all funds raised by the market used for the publication and distribution of the Village Voice community newsletter and for other community facilities and activities. The Violet Town market is reputedly one of the best markets in North East Victoria and attracts up to 200 stalls and patrons of up to 4,000 each month.

Philosophy: since its inception the market has had a 'make, bake or grow it' policy that aims to support those stall holders who make all or the majority of what they sell. Limited sites are available however for manufactured and second hand goods and products. Want to know more about Violet Town? Click here!

Nagambie On Water Annual Celebration of all things water - click logo for details of the Jan 2010 event and plan for 2011

FIREWORKS OVER THE LAKE EVERY NEW YEARS EVE - FAMILY PICNIC WITH THE WORKS!

Plan your New Years Eve NOW!!! book to stay at one of our many accommodation options (see the stay page) and spend the night with the community at this fantastic family party on the banks of Stunning Lake Nagambie. Live entertainment with Rachel McCracken and Carnival rides. Fireworks at Midnight over the water. BYO picnic, rugs, chairs and anything else you can think of.

LOOKING FOR A VENUE FOR YOUR NEXT GROUP EVENT OR CELEBRATION?

CONTACT US FOR INFORMATION ABOUT FACILITIES AT BUCKLEY PARK, BLANEY RESERVE AND JACOBSON'S LOOKOUT: ALL WITH ABSOLUTE LAKE FRONTAGE

We have a number of venues surrounding the lake for hire with self catering or catering can be arranged. Off street parking available at Buckley Park.