Packed to the brim

Elizabeth Perini of Romagna 29 will be at the Lancefield District Farmers Market with her panaforte this Saturday. Photo: Adrian Plitzco

High Street in Lancefield will be packed to the brim with the region’s most diverse local produce offerings in the Macedon Ranges this Saturday.


At the Lancefield District Farmers Market you’ll find fresh produce, free-range meats and eggs, award-winning cheeses, honey, preserves, condiments, pastes, oils, fine wine, craft beer, spirits, alcohol-free beverages, sourdough breads, french pastries, gelato, take-home meals, healthcare items, trees, plants and seedlings, plus livestock feeds and live poultry!


Some suggested items to check out this month include;


•     Midhill Vineyard of Romsey – blanc de blancs – Premiers Choice award winner returning this month


•     Larder Mouse Farm Beef of Newham – featuring rare-breed british white beef taking pre-orders now through their socials


•     Prim Botanical Studio of Broadford – fresh cut flowers – returning


•     Rafael’s Coffee of Lancefield – local coffee roastery, nominated in the Macedon Ranges Business Excellence Awards


•     Rigby Cottage of Broadford – heritage fruit tree nursery, talk to Mel about giving your trees the best start now and check out her new labels, she’s been busy with the coloured pencils!


As always, there’s free face-paint for the kids from Jane at Pass-The-Parcel and great live music from Jarrod Shaw. Dogs are welcome and thre’s lots of lunch options and seating. Saturday August 24, 9am-1pm, High Street, Lancefield.