By NATALIE GALLENTI-BREKALO
AN ICONIC Newport hotspot will this weekend become home to a fresh, fast and vibrant farmers’ market.
The Substation has been hosting the ever-popular artists’ markets for the past three years and will now venture into new territory by offering another shopping destination which is sure to become a favourite among locals.
It is hoped the newly launched farmers’ market will transform the building’s back carpark into a plethora of fresh, organic fruit and vegetables plus delicious small goods produce.
The market will include growers of seasonal fruit and vegetables including organics and heirloom varieties with specialties in the summer markets such as strawberries, blueberries, nectarines and peaches.
Co-ordinator Marisa Fiume said a market is a great way to spend a quiet Sunday afternoon.
“The Substation is the perfect setting for a market.
“We are excited about combining the two and introducing new projects within it for 2014,” Ms Fiume said.
Along with the freshest fruit and vegetables, shoppers will still be able to get their hands on some of the finest fashion, jewellery, ceramics, art and design made from Hobson Bay artists.
The Substation markets are on the first Sunday of every month and there will be an additional farmers’ market on every third Sunday of the month.
The farmers’ market will be held this Sunday from 9am to 1pm.
The artists’ market will be held from 10am to 3pm.
