Market magic attracts a crowd

Taking place at Stuart Mock Place, over 40 stallholders set up shop in town, offering a variety of crafts, homemade goods, delicious treats, and more.

There was plenty of live entertainment too, as well as a petting zoo, jumping castle and more to keep the whole family entertained.

The market's timing also coincided with the annual Monster Garage Sale hosted by the Tatura Neighbourhood House, making for a huge weekend for the people of Tatura.

Among the stallholders was 21-year-old Tara Bray, who decided to sell her homemade cookies for the first time at the event.

“I made 400 cookies and sold out within three hours,” she said.

While you can usually find Tara at One 4 One Cafe in Tatura behind the counter serving customers, for the market she decided to put on her chef’s hat and bake up a storm.

“I sold six flavours at the market,” she said.

“I made New York cookies, which are walnut and choc chip, biscoff, Nutella, double choc, red velvet and caramilk.”

Once she was sold out, she was able to pack up shop and wander through the market, which she said was great to see.

“I have never seen Tatura that busy before to be honest,” Tara said.

“It was really good.”

Place manager at Greater Shepparton City Council Bonnie McIntosh called the event a success.

“The turnout was great, it was packed,” she said.

“The market provided an opportunity for the Tatura township to showcase their uniqueness and take advantage of a boost to the economy.”

Public feedback from the Tatura community was overwhelmingly positive, with large crowds flocking to the town.

“We’re looking at [making the Tatura Market] twice yearly, every six months,” Bonnie said.

The market is a great initiative for Tatura, and will help bring more people to the town to see everything they have to offer.

For more information on the Tatura Market, email Bonnie.McIntosh@shepparton.vic.gov.au or phone council on 5832 9700.