Annie,Sister & Nieces goes to Eumundi markets near Gympie
Annie,her sister and two nieces did a round trip to visit these unique Australian markets ( I had to stay home watching horror movies on my own !!)These markets are about 120 kms from our home and they are situated near Gympie,central Queensland By 1985, The Original Eumundi Markets had 97 stalls, with an estimated attendance of 143,000 people for the year.By 1990, it had grown to 203 stalls, with some 260,000 visitors for the year.From the outset, the markets were popular with locals, but as the market community grew and grew, so did the interest from tourists visiting the Sunshine Coast.By the early 90’s, Eumundi Markets had became a ‘must do’ for interstate and overseas visitors holidaying in the region. It also proved the perfect distance for day trippers from Brisbane after some quality retail therapy.By the year 2000, the market had grown to 350 stalls, and in 2002, the Original Eumundi Markets expanded to include Wednesday as well. Over the years, several independent organisations, including the Eumundi and District Community Association, have also set up other market operations adjacent to The Original Eumundi Markets, making the overall Eumundi Markets now the biggest art and craft market in Australia.The market community has now grown to more than 600 stalls and boasts an annual visitation of 1.6 million people! The Original Eumundi Markets continue to focus on handmade products, with the ethos of “make it, bake it, grow it, sew it”. (courtesy http://www.eumundimarkets.com.au/About/history All these stalls and Annie hardly bought a thing !!!
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