The inaugural Maldon Twilight Market was a huge success with more than 1000 attendees and 32 market stalls, showcasing fabulous food, regional produce, and artisan makers.
Held last Friday on a warm summer’s evening, the historic town came alive with music performed by local band ‘The Martini Set’, performances by the exotic Bellydance Goddess troupe, roving performances by Terry Circus, and a spectacular lantern walk by the children at Maldon Primary School featuring their hand-crafted lanterns.
Working to complement the popular Twilight Dinner event, organiser Pamela told the Express they ran the whole event with a $1000 budget!
“Now we’re able to demonstrate what a real success the event was we will be able to apply for more funding in the future,” Pam said.
“A big shout out to all the volunteers, it wouldn’t work without them. The town is becoming a well-oiled machine when it comes to running events.”
The 16th annual Twilight Dinner, held the following evening, saw a full house with 800 guests at rows of tables among the historic shopfronts.
With a backdrop of a vivid pink sunset, visitors and locals got into the 80s spirit with crimped hair, bright colours and bangles, rocking the night away to ‘Forever 80s’ while enjoying delicious local produce.
