Kyabram's outdoor market draws hundreds with massive discounts and culinary treats. Jadeja Davies attended with her twins Indiana and Finn, 4. Photos: Jemma Jones
The Kyabram Spring Market proved, once again, that a physical building isn’t necessary when you have a perfect spring day, clear skies and hundreds of bargain-hunting locals and visitors.
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Allan St was a bustling hub on Friday, November 7 as businesses and organisations reaped the rewards of setting up shop outside for the day.
Local businesses offered discounts ranging from 10 to 50 per cent, creating fantastic value for everyone who explored the street.
AJs Shoes attracted steady streams of customers, while Intersport Bennetts created quite a buzz with their impressive range of discounted items.
The Sherridan Country Women's Association's delicious baked goods proved irresistible, with stocks nearly depleted by lunchtime as RV Country Music Festival visitors eagerly sought out these homemade treasures.
CWA secretary Doreen Napier said the market was great for the town's economy, especially coinciding with the RV Country Music Festival, which brings upwards of 200 recreational vehicles filled with visitors to the Kyabram Showgrounds.
“It pays dividends to have (the market) every year... you really notice the increase in people,” Mrs Napier said.
“It’s just amazing.”
On the opposite end of the street was Kyabram Pizza and Pasta selling delicious Italian dishes outside in heated serving trays.
Behind the stall were mother-daughter duo Laura Campanelli and Laura Attardi who both said they were delighted to see more people than last year.
Kyabram P-12 College students filled the street with music from 11am to 2pm, first with the primary school choir, singing songs they had practised throughout the year, and second with the school rock band.
While parents explored the market stalls, children were thoroughly entertained with face painting, bouncing on the jumping castle, or meeting friendly reptiles at the Tiny Tails display.
Free Press journalist Jemma Jones was on Allan St capturing the day as it was.
Quaid Collins (right), 17, showing his friend Bailey Jackson, 16, the upper level of the fire truck.
Heidi Kemp, 2, patting a lizard at the Tiny Tails stall.
Musician Graham Baird busking.
CWA Sherridan branch with Doreen Napier, Ann Roberts and Lyn Fraser.
Dominic Ferguson and Chloe Swan with Elijah, 1, from Tasmania.
Mother-daughter duo Laura Campanelli and Laura Attardi working outside at Kyabram Pizza and Pasta.
Anna Papas served up many ice creams during the warm day.
Vivid Kyabram set up a stall along Allan St selling all the goods they make. Pictured are William Beatton, Karen Wells and Andrew Kane.
Zarli Romano, 1, patting an animal at the Tiny Tails stall.
The Kyabram P-12 College school rock band played pop and rock hits for the hundreds of shoppers on Allan St.
Mia Sewell and Elise Atkinson meandering down Allan St.
Neighbours Dorothy Muller and Phillip Seamer enjoying a day out on Allan St.
AJs Shoes was a popular store.
New store on Allan St, States, brought stock out on the street for its first Spring Market sale.
Hundreds attended Kyabram Spring Market this year.
