The last couple months have been really busy with saturday markets at Pomona & Cooran and at Noosa Wharf markets. But! to add some interest I booked into some bigger markets. The first was in July at the Pomona King of the Mountain, what an amazing week-end. I decided to stay overnight, as that week-end was Pomona saturday markets as well at the big King of the mountain on the sunday. What an adventure, this novice camper survived through the cold overnight stay in my gazebo, then finally in the car which was a bit warmer. I meet some lovely people who travel around the market and festival world. This was my first time to experience this festival which has a big following and the most amazing athletes who run up that fantastic mountain like it’s a flat piece of land in record times. My beautiful felt products were being purchased, especially the felt dreadlock scrunchies, flower hairbands, bags, purses and some silk, pashmina & cotton scarves. check out www.fashionfromnepal.com to see these products.
Then in early August, I booked into the ” Back to Nambour Festival “ at Quota Park. This was a very colourful festival with lots of entertainment for adults & children and with interactive activities for children of all ages. This was an excellent festival for people buying the bright Nepalese clothing and accessories. The music was marvellous to listen to and kept everyone toe tapping. For me, I was able to renew friendships as well with people I had not seen for a number of years, so it was wonderful all round day.
On the 16th August, I was invited by my good friend Darren who makes Didgeridoos to be part of Beerwah’s Big Garage Sale which is held in the front car park of Australia Zoo. Proceeds from the stalls go to the wildlife hospital, so a very good cause. This was a very early start, the earliest I have even been involved with……..the markets started at 6.00am and finished by 10.30 am and the day was cool and windy. It had most of us holding on to our products as they would blow off the racks, tables or the ground. I had to rescue my felt hairbands, my business cards, and some clothing. Darren graciously shared the stall with me and his beautiful hand made Didgeridoos, I had a wonderful morning of sales selling a few silk scarves, and some clothing as well as the felt hair accessories and purses. So a big thank you to Darren for his generous offer and opening another market space for me. If you want to make your own didgeridoo than Darren from Eumundi Didgeridoos is your man, or just buy one of his didge’s – they are fantastic !!……..
