The Yarra Glen Racecourse Craft Market
Art in Mornington Peninsula

In 1974, four couples at a dinner party in Red Hill shared a romantic ingenious idea of a market for local people to sell or barter their seasonal produce, as well as providing an outlet for crafts and foods. Carole Stapleton and Cathy Thompson, two of the directors, were at that dinner. The idea took retain and over months of discussion, the concept of a market where people had to have made, cooked or grown whatever they wanted to sell or barter evolved. The initial advertising was mainly through screen printed posters nailed to trees and power poles all over the area. This small bunch, as well as the expected goodies, was offering anything from chocks in pens, to bags of horse manure for sale or barter and it captured the imagination of the massive crowd that arrived. It was a 'Feelgood market' from the first. They also now operate 'A Day Out at Lardner Park' market in west gippsland four times a year. Over the years these markets have become a monthly meeting deposit for people from all walks of life as there's a incredible variety of food to sample in a optimistic atmosphere and an extraordinarily expansive selection of high quality crafts to view or purchase. It's been the careful selection of stallholders involved only with high quality crafts, wares and provide that has given these markets the reputation they richly deserve. The ingenious concept has been carried through all these markets. It is the flawless destination to purchase that unique home made product. Enjoy the Autumn weather by taking a stroll among st the marvelous produce and craft stalls dotted around the racecourse. Find that unique gift for friends or treat yourself to that certain item you have eternal wanted. Enjoy breakfast or lunch on the lawn behind browsing the market stalls and purchasing those unique quality hand made goods that this market is famous for. Vast live music on the lawn and talented buskers dotted among the stalls for all to enjoy. Next Market Date: 27 May 2017 EXCITING NEW MARKET Take a leisurely stroll through the village, stopping along the way to sample fine foods, meet the makers behind the handcrafted products and receive in the market atmosphere. Set in the attractive and scenic countryside of Gippsland. Appreciate the stalls selling an array of hand crafted products, delicious food, live entertainment, kids activities and more. Held three times a year, this market under the tea trees meanders through the National Park close the Quarantine Station.