To market, to market

YOU can find everything you need at weekend markets, from fresh fruit and veg to handmade jewellery and wares, throughout the Central Highlands and surrounds. Here are just a few.

Daylesford Sunday Market – every Sunday

Wesley Hill Market - every Saturday

Trentham Neighbourhood Centre Makers Market - first Saturday

Golden Plains Farmers Market - first Saturday

Woodend Farmers Market - first Saturday

Castlemaine Artists’ Market – first Sunday

Trentham Community Group Market - second Saturday

Kyneton Farmers Market - second Saturday

Ballan Farmers Market - second Saturday

Kyneton Rotary Community Market – second Saturday

Maldon Market – second Sunday

Clunes Farmers Market - second Sunday

Trentham Farmers Market and Makers Market - third Saturday

Glenlyon Farmers Market – third Saturday

Leonards Hill Market - third Saturday

Creswick Market - third Saturday

Talbot Farmers Market – third Sunday

Woodend Lions Market - third Sunday

Daylesford Farmers Market – fourth Sunday

Trentham Station Sunday Market - fourth Sunday

Buninyong Village Market - fourth Sunday

One Of A Kind

Ceridwen McCooey and Darcy King, above, will return to Yandoit Cultural, the old church in the bush - for a concert on Saturday, May 6 from 6pm.

After a packed house and standing ovation at their concert last year Ceridwen, on cello, and Darcy, on classical guitar, are returning for another fabulous concert.

Ceridiwen McCooey is both cellist and composer and together with Darcy King’s classical guitar they are a formidable duo. Both Ceridwen and Darcy are graduates of Melbourne’s Conservatorium of Music and will soon leave Australia to pursue postgraduate studies

They will present a new varied repertoire of contemporary classical music from around the globe as well as a series of Ceridwen’s own compositions for solo cello and electronics from her upcoming album. Entry by donation and bookings essential. Contact Alison King on 0415 555 081 or email ycfcpg@gmail.com

The Daylesford Hotel is one of a kind. It’s majesty, it’s music and it offers many spaces, with over 100 year’s of history in the heart of town. A traditional style pub with all the modern delights, offering pub meals as well as a broader range for all dietary wants and needs. Wine & dine on the Sunset Balcony overlooking greater Daylesford or find a Cosy Corner and curl up next to the fire inside. Finally, after many years we are back. Open from midday everyday with lunch specials and entertainment in the evenings; including Open Mic on Mondays, Trivia on the Wednesdays & live music through to Sundays.

Be sure to book ahead for dinner, music, events & accommodation. Check for more details here: daylesfordhotel.com.au

Out & About...

Votes for the Edgy Veg Awards close on April 30.

To cast a vote visit one of the 26 participating eateries around the Macedon Ranges - to check them out head to www.veg.mrsg.org.au/edgy-veg-awards to see all the cafes, restaurants and pubs involved this year. There are 49 delicious dishes to try across the eateries and not much time left to vote on them.

Leonard’s Hill Hall's 47th annual baby show is back on Saturday, May 6 with entry from 1.30pm and judging from 2pm.

The show took a few years off over Covid but is back bigger and better with age sections up to five years and novelty sections including happiest baby, rosiest cheeks, curliest hair and youngest baby. There will also be a champion baby, prince and princess and Master and Miss Tiny Tot. Head to Facebook for more information and entry fees.