AT THE MARKETS

THE Cowrie Market is back on tomorrow, 10am-3pm, with a colourful array of offerings set to line Torquay’s Esplanade. Stalls offer fresh produce, clothing, homemade items and art, while musicians performing on two stages will provide family-friendly entertainment. THIS artisan market will be held today, from 10am-4pm. A variety of items will be up for grabs, including handcrafted clothing, baby wear, jewellery, ceramics, candles, photography and retro vinyl records. The market is at 52 Hithcock Ave, Barwon Heads. THE Bellarine Community Farmers Market is having a one-off combined food and craft event for the first time. Feast all the senses with more than 40 stalls of fresh produce, food and coffee vans, unique handcrafted gifts, kids’ entertainment, the Ocean Grove Primary school choir, open-mic busker tent and your chance to win a Christmas charity hamper. Head along between 9am-1pm at Ocean Grove Park. A GREAT opportunity to buy arty last minute Christmas gifts and meet the artists at this evening market. Discover the possibilities of getting into art yourself by talking to the stall holders. The event is at 17-21 High St, Drysdale, on Wednesday, December 20, from 5-8pm. TODAY’S market features Maria’s handmade Christmas food delights, cane baskets hand woven by Murray the blind basket maker, Sharon’s glass terrarium style hanging Christmas balls, and more. Enjoy a free cup of tea when you buy a homemade scone. There will be free entry and parking. The market is from 10am-2pm today.