The Creators Collective Makers Market

It is with great regret that we share with you, that at this stage, we will not be holding a Market in 2024.
Unfortunately we are unable to secure a suitable date with the venue, and after much deliberation (and consultation), we have decided that we will hold off holding an event this year, but with every intention of coming back for an end of year 2025 event.
We know that many people (including us) will be upset by this news, but we want to make sure that our events are successful for everyone involved, from the stallholders and vendors to the visitors (and organisers), and the date plays a very important role in that.
If anything changes, we promise you will be the first to know!
Thank you for your support and understanding - TCC Volunteer Committee xx

Who's keen for a market on Sunday 15th December??
👍 Yes, would definitely be there
☹️ No thanks, too close to Christmas

We are very sorry to see the damage that the recent storms caused for the community of Mirboo North, but we are proud of the efforts of the amazing Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund, and encourage anyone who can to get behind them. It's great to see them step in to action and help those in need.

We were very proud to pass on this donation to Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund, and to spend time talking to their amazing team. We love that our markets provide this kind of connection to our community.

And we might even be thinking of when our next market might be....

We’re extremely grateful to the The Creators Collective Makers Market organisers, stall holders and punters for their generous support. As the nominated recipient charity for the event GERF has received magnificent donation of $5000 from proceeds and carparking fees. Thankyou!

Donations to GERF are very welcome and can be made via www.gerf.org.au/donate

Sorry it took so long, but we've popped up some photos from our Makers Market on December 3! Feel free to help us tag the stallies and visitors we snapped. Such a great day to look back on!

We are so excited to reveal that the total amount we are donating to Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund from our December 3rd Makers Market is ... $5,000!! 💸💸
This includes $2575 from the car parking fee and obstacle course donations, and then the decision to (almost) double that!
With such a busy time of year, we've been unable to snap a pic of delivering the super cheque to the team, so we pinched a pic of Nigel and Adam from market day. We were so privileged to have them there for the day, and we can't wait to see the good they'll be able to continue to do.
And a big Thank you for all of our ongoing supporters, we couldn't do any of this without you!

We just have to share this beautiful comment about an experience from one of our volunteers from this weekend:

"What a day. What a fantasic day. No only did I get to spend the day with my family doing something they enjoy but I also had the joy of seeing the faces of so many kids knowing that their folks had a gold coin so they could go on the obstacle course. Then to top it all off there was a young girl who thought she had a "gold coin" only to discover she did not and I told her it was my shout. She asked me what "my shout" meant and I told her "I would pay for you". She smiled, and said thanks. Some 10 minutes later after her 3 rounds she came back and gave me $2 and said thank you with a big smile on her face. This absolutely made my day. Thank you."

So thank you to this beautiful young girl and her family. We live in such a beautiful community 😍

Ok, long soppy post coming up! ☺️
Thank you! !
Thank you to everyone who has supported this event of ours. To all of our amazing stall holders. To everyone who came and made it the event that it was.
Huge thank you to the beautiful stallholders to declined reimbursement for market cash vouchers and supported our amazing volunteers, this always makes our day, and never goes unappreciated, especially for our volunteers as a not-for-profit.
Thank you for the caring support that we received for Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund - when we count it up we'll share how much we were able to raise for them, and thanks to the lovely volunteers from GERF hanging around for the day.
Thank you our beautiful sponsors, Baw Baw Shire Council and Australian Solid Fuel Testing - you gave us the ability to do what we did today.
And the biggest thank you of all goes to our families that helped us out this weekend! We could never pull this off without you.
This event doesn't happen over night, and feels like it passes in a flash. But it is totally worth it for the smiles that we get to see all day.
We hope you all had an amazing day, whether you were a stall holder or a visitor, you all made our day!
Thank you x

**MARKET DAY**
The best day of the year!!
Come on down to Lardner Park, we have so much going on today, you do not want to miss this! over 140 stalls, lots of food, inflatable obstacle course, Black Snake Productions, face painting, Ready Steady Go Kids, Scouts, Music, Coffee, Shopping!! SOO MUCH! 9am-2pm

IT'S MARKET DAY!!!
We are at Lardner Park from 9am to 2pm.
Over 140 stalls.
Coffee. Hot Food. Sweets. Crafts. Produce. Activities. Fun. Shopping. Snacks. Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund. Did we mention the food? See you there!
Makers Market | Lardner Park | TODAY | 9am-2pm

**1 DAY TO GO**
Whilst the weather might not be the summer's day we want, it's not terrible. So get ready for an amazing day!! Full of food, and shopping, and fun! We have the 1st Churchill Scouts with some crafts, Ready Steady Go Kids with some activities to run off some steam, with amazing interactions with their animals, Dj Nige. for your tunes, and don't forget to see GERF for your tickets for the Inflatable Obstacle Course! Then for Christmas ideas, check out something unique like Campbell for their permanent jewellery, The Bottleologist with his fascinating bottles not to forget, Boxed Keepsakes for Christmas eve boxes, for some unqiue tshirts, or for some local made Gin? And don't forget to swing past Silverwind Farm for some fresh beef, and Corkie's Creations for some cupcakes and your Christmas Pudding!
Soo many great stalls in the one place!! Put it in your diary!

Makers Market | Lardner Park | Sunday December 3 | 9am-2pm

**Did someone say Inflatable Obstacle Course?!**
Now that the weather is in looking like it will be ok, we are excited to share we have the awesome team from Bailey's Events and Amusements coming with their adventurous obstacle course. This will be a coin donation # but all funds from this are going directly to Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund 🤗

**We have winners for our market cash!!**
🥳 Alisa Martin
🎉 Kylie Pardo
🎊 Karen Coulthard

Please tag them below if you can, and if our winners can please message our page to arrange collection on Market Day.

And drumroll for our most tagged stallholder 🥁🥁🥁🥁
Remi and Florence 🎉🎊

Thanks to everyone who commented and stuck it out though our unfortunate fake page comments!!

-- No Dogs Allowed --
As with all other events, it is a rule of Lardner Park that there be no dogs/pets allowed at this event. Please leave your furry friends at home for this one.

Makers Market | Lardner Park | Sunday December 3 | 9am-2pm

THE COUNTDOWN IS ON....
With this many makers, producers, foodies and activities - where are you headed first?!
Coffee - got you covered. Something to eat - so many tasty offerings. Shopping - plenty of options on where to start. Something for the kids - facepainting, or maybe see the snakes, or the fairies, or some Ready Steady Go Kids Actions, or maybe crafting at Scouts... phew! we've got a lot happening!

Start planning your day now.

Makers Market | Lardner Park | Sunday December 3 | 9am-2pm

-- NO ATMs --
Please note that there will be no ATMs or cash out facilities available at the market. *Most* stalls (not all) will accept card payments via EFTPOS or Square Payments, so if you need, please be prepared with some cash before you come - otherwise there are ATM facilities available in town in Warragul.

Makers Market | Lardner Park | Sunday December 3 | 9am-2pm

**1st Churchill Scouts**
We're excited to have the young team from 1st Churchill Scouts coming along on Sunday. They will have some great craft activities available for the littlies, and also selling some great little Christmas gifts that the Scouts made themselves. The Scouts are fundraising to help them with some amazing adventures they have planned. Come and chat with the leaders about what happens at your local Scouts group and how to get involved.

Makers Market | Lardner Park | Sunday December 3 | 9am-2pm

**STALLHOLDER SPOTLIGHT**
Another one of our long time supporters is A.P. Prints and Designs. Amy creates a large range of prints to liven up any space, along with her range of handmade wooden hangers, which are a great way to change out different prints. She also offers unique prints that fit an entire book on to one page📖. This year she will also be offering some cheeky gift tags and other items to help jazz up your Christmas gifts.

Makers Market | Lardner Park | Sunday December 3 | 9am-2pm

FAQs for Market Day...
💵Is there a cost to get in? There is a $3.00 fee per vehicle for parking at Lardner Park. This year, all of this money will be going to GERF! 💰
💳Are there ATMs? No, there are no ATMs at Lardner. Most stallholders now offer a form of EFTPOS, but make sure that you bring some cash along just in case!
🐕Can I bring my dog? Unfortunately, no. This is a rule of Lardner Park that furry friends need to be left at home please.🐶
🦽Are facilities accessible? Yes! For parking, just let the parking attendants know, and they will direct you to the accessible parking facilities.
🖥 Pop over to the website for more FAQs: https://www.creatorscollective.com.au/faqs

Makers Market | Lardner Park | Sunday December 3 | 9am-2pm

**PLEASE IGNORE ANY COMMENTS MADE ON 'OUR BEHALF' ON THE MARKET CASH POST, WE CAN'T KEEP UP WITH DELETING THEM!!**

Julie Nunn thank you for your community service and letting people know! 😘

**STALLHOLDER SPOTLIGHT**
Sarah Jane Jewellery is another long time supporter of The Creators Collective Makers Market, and will be back with us again. You will find Sarah holding down the fort, with all of their amazing range of felt, silicone, clay and wooden necklaces. Along with the sweetest range of earrings, and DIY kits for the little ones. Plenty of gift ideas for Christmas, including some great gifts for our beloved teachers.

Makers Market | Lardner Park | Sunday December 3 | 9am-2pm

ONLY 1 WEEK TO GO!!
Who's getting excited?!
BUMP-IN Emails have been sent to all stallholders today (except emails that kept bouncing back!)
Don't forget to check out the website for all of the stallholders, and check out the pinned post on how to win some market cash!!

Makers Market | Lardner Park | Sunday December 3 | 9am-2pm

**STALLHOLDER SPOTLIGHT**
Olivia at Tropic of Capricorn hand makes all of her unique macrame creations and stunning jewellery pieces. She uses a lot of crystals in her designs, giving her creations a fabulous boho feel! Check out her stock, and ask about her large custom creation pieces too!

Makers Market | Lardner Park | Sunday December 3 | 9am-2pm

Whilst we have so many of our regulars returning, continuing to support our event, here's a shout out to just SOME of the NEW STALLS joining us this year!
We're always excited to support new stalls coming along.

Andah Designs
Boxed Keepsakes
By Deane - Hand Crafted Beard Care - Masculine Scented Candles
Craftorium
Emma & Lucy
Exquisite Treats
Fractal Flow Designs
Kooshan
Li'l Em Bibs
Maizee & Moose
Maybec Designs
Phukwit Clothing
Stuck On Wood Gippsland
Succas & Sunshine
The Bottleologist
The Gay Farmer Candles
The Kings Candle
The Marinade Man
Vandoswoodshop

Makers Market | Lardner Park | Sunday December 3 | 9am-2pm

We are welcoming back Black Snake Productions this year, showcasing some of their amazing animals. And better yet, they'll be roaming around in the Central Pavilion, so you can get up close and personal with the reptiles! You will find them roaming around between 10am-1pm, so make sure you pop by and say Hi!

Makers Market | Lardner Park | Sunday December 3 | 9am-2pm

**STALLHOLDER SPOTLIGHT**
We love being able to offer something for everyone at our events, and here's one for the kids. The lovely Michelle works with Ready Steady Go Kids Gippsland, and will bringing a pop of up RSGK to Lardner Park! An interactive space where the kids can see what RSGK is all about, and while the kids play, you can chat to Michelle about what programs she has going and what her and her team can offer.

Makers Market | Lardner Park | Sunday December 3 | 9am-2pm

**STALLHOLDERS**
Here are a couple of newcomers to our event that we think you'll like...
🐄 Silverwind Farm is a local family owned farm that work hard to produce ethically pasture raised beef, and will have a range of their beef , and their beef jerky, made with their own beef, of course.
🥃Hobsons Distillery craft high-quality spirits that will liven the senses and your palette, including their sensational Barrel Aged Gin (Dry gin aged in an American Oak whisky barrel)
🍝 Pasta Cheese Wheel, the most tasty fresh pasta you'll have, with the most fascinating technique of using a cheese wheel 🤤

Makers Market | Lardner Park | Sunday December 3 | 9am-2pm

** MUSIC**

We are so very lucky to have the very talented Dj Nige. and his sweet Kombi 'Deirdre' coming to help set the vibe for our day!

Makers Market | Lardner Park | Sunday December 3 | 9am-2pm