A hub of local artists and designers will converge on Maitland art gallery this weekend for the iconic Olive Tree Market.
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The last market of the year will boast a Christmas twilight theme and give crowds access to a wide range of wares in one place, along with live music, twilight dinner and a free kids puppet theatre.
With more than 80 stallholders and a lot of local offerings, it’s a good chance to buy local and handmade products.
“There are so many reasons to shop local – unique gift ideas, supporting local artists, championing creative talent, finding a Christmas party dress that you won’t see on three other people… the list is endless,” founder Justine Gaundry said.
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“The unofficial saying goes, when you buy from a small business, an actual person does a little happy dance, so let’s support local this Christmas and give the makers of Maitland and The Hunter something to dance about.”
When is it?
Where is it?
Maitland Regional Art Gallery in High Street, Maitland
What time is it on?
The twilight market will run from 3pm until 8pm.
What can I see there?
More than 80 stalls, kids entertainment, live music and lots of delicious food.
The Maitland businesses involved include:
Monkey and The Bear – contemporary macramé homewares
Artisan Made – handmade stationery, handbound journals and Christmas cards
Twine and Birch – homewares in lush textiles
Flannel Billy – Christmas wreaths
Frank’s Fantastic Fairy Tale Theatre – children’s entertainment
How can I entertain the kids?
Watch free performances of Frank’s Fantastic Fairy Tale Theatre.
They are a travelling puppet show from Maitland that tell traditional fairy tales in new ways for modern kids.
Their tales are guaranteed to have the kids smiling and the adults entertained while sipping a coffee and enjoying an early dinner.
Why should I go along?
Christmas is around the corner.
Find unique, handmade gifts that really mean something to the special people in your life.
Meet with friends at the gallery to share gourmet artisan food from the many street food providers
Relax under a tree listening to the soulful tunes of some of the region’s best independent musicians including Yhan Leal, Jake Howden, The High Andies and Jason Lowe.