Molong markets fit for a monarch Winter weather didn’t deter more than 4000 people who attended the Molong Village Markets at the weekend. More than 145 stallholders packed the rec grounds to sell their wares to locals and visitors alike. While the King wasn’t in attendance, he would have found the markets fit for him! Molong Advancement Group President, Peter Batten, said people attended the markets from across Australia including Mount Gambier, SA, who arranged their stay in Molong around the markets. He said people attended from as far as Perth WA, Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, as well as
Sydney, Wollongong and the HunterValley. It was also very well supported by locals, and those from neighbouring regions. “The markets draw a broad cross section of people from many locations,” he said. “But we couldn’t make the event as popular without the support from the community individuals and groups who help.” He said more than 40 people volunteered on the day to assist. Mr Batten said they raised more than $2800 in donations which would be put back into the community. He said many stallholders had already booked in for the next markets in October - set to be big.
MOLONG EXPRESS, Thursday 15 June 2023
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