Tara Murray
Shoppers will hopefully be out in force at a Keilor night market being held next week.
The Village Night Market is the brainchild of local businesswomen, Lone Star Trading Co’s Prue Houston and Pair it Up Pegs’ Jodie Robinson, who wanted somewhere for local businesses to showcase their work.
The pandemic and lockdown meant the first market was postponed from September 1 to December 1.
Ms Houston said they were excited to finally be able to host their first market after having to postpone it several times.
“It got to the start of October and we saw the roadmap and decided to push the first one back to December,” she said.
“We thought it would give us a nice clean break away from lockdowns. It’s a bit surreal that it will finally be happening.”
Ms Houston said the reaction to the market had been massive, with the pair having a long list of businesses keen to get involved.
The first market will contain 30 stalls, including clothes for all ages, food, candles, natural products and educational businesses. There will be food and coffee available on the night.
“It’s a good cross reference of people in the community,” she said.
“It’s good chance to do some early Christmas shopping.”
Ms Houston said they would see how this market went before planning dates for future markets, but were planning to have regular markets next year.
The market will be held at Keilor Bowls Club on December 1, from 6pm.
