It hasn’t been the easiest year to start something new like open air community markets.
But despite a number of obstacles, Campbelltown’s Handmade and Homegrown Markets On Q are set to continue operating at least until the end of 2022.
Campbelltown Council says the feedback from both visitors to the Lithgow Street markets and stallholders has been positive enough for the extension.
The markets will now run on the third Sunday of every month for the remainder of the year, from 8:30am to 1pm, still at Lithgow Street.
Future markets are set to host 50 stalls at each event, ranging from fresh fruit and produce to handcrafted goods.
“The local produce and goods from our small businesses and artisans at the markets each month has been a big hit among residents,” says Mayor George Greiss.
“Handmade and Homegrown has been a great local event these past three months and drawn many visitors to our area so it’s great to see it’s now been extended for the rest of the year,” Cr Greiss said.
With support from the Campbelltown and Airds Historical Society, historic Glenalvon House will continue to open to the public every second month of the markets for self-guided tours of the building and courtyard area.
The markets will also continue to offer free entertainment and activities for families to enjoy.
Handmade and Homegrown Markets on Q is partly funded by the NSW Government’s CBD revitalisation program, through Investment NSW.
The markets will return from Sunday week – July 17.
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Writers of all ages are now able to enter their own short stories, narrative non-fiction memoirs or poetry in the 2022 Fisher’s Ghost Writing Prize.
The theme of this year’s competition is ‘a voice from the shadows’ which anyone who lives, works or studies in Campbelltown from grade four and above, needs to address in their writing.
“This is an initiative for creative individuals in our community to challenge themselves and showcase their talent in this exciting competition,” Mayor Greiss said.
“Our inaugural writing prize was a great success last year and it will be interesting to see how people flesh out this year’s theme in their own, unique way”, Cr Greiss said.
Categories include adult, school students grade 4-6, school students grade 7-9 and school students grade 10-12
The adult category will award $300 to the winner and $100 to commended entries. Student winners will receive a $100 prize.
Entries, via council’s website, are open now and close on September 5. Winners will be announced during the Festival of Fisher’s Ghost in November.
