The Stables Handmade Market, Tasmania 2.84

HOURS:

Third Friday monthly from November 2017 - March 2018 (3:30-6:30)

How The Stables Handmade Market was born!

It's all about linking into an existing plan for the The St Marys Recreation Ground, drawn up in 2006. This was completed after community consultation, and has gradually been brought to life with full support from Break O'Day Council.

The establishment of the free short stay camping ground (with showers and toilets) has been a major plus for the town of St Marys, bringing many RV and other travellers to visit and stay, and bringing much needed income for local businesses. This has also resulted in St Marys being officially recognised as an RV-friendly town.

More recently, the refurbishment of the sports club has injected new life into the recreational scene, which has the potential to raise the level of community support for the Sports Association and the St Marys Pacing Club.

In 2015, a discussion was begun by a number of local artists and artisans about setting up a Makers Co-op, with a view to finding premises from which to sell hand made items. This has now morphed into a steering committee of volunteers, under the umbrella of Greater Esk Tourism.

Break O'Day Council had funded and installed a concrete floor for 21 stalls initially, which was completed in time for our inaugural market.

We now have a great range of stallholders who make and produce a variety of items. Our market is still in its infancy, but we are passionate about growing it into a major showcase of Tasmanian talent into the future!