Bursting with energy and friendliness - Image: Elaine de Wet
Who doesn't love an outdoor Market? Think blue skies, brilliant sunshine, a hop and a skip to the beach and you've got the perfect setting and location for the
Mooloolaba Collective Markets.
An array of healthy food stalls - Images: Elaine de Wet
are exceptional, showcasing very high quality wares from local up-and-coming designers, new small businesses, fashion, lifestyle and gourmet food. The line-up of stalls has been very carefully selected providing a modern and relaxed approach to outdoor shopping whilst supporting the local community.
Good Food Fellas, Drinks and Snacks, Gourmet Calamari - Images: Elaine de Wet
The Sunday that we visited I was awestruck by the amount of people visiting the Collective Markets, but once having done a walk and browse around myself, can fully understand the desire to be part and parcel of this fabulous Market. The Market and it's stallholders are truly bursting with energy, friendliness and a genuine wish to include you in friendly chatter.
The diversity of stalls was amazing, here are a few samplers:-
Playfair Kids Stall - Image: Elaine de Wet
- whose story is 'to be kind to the earth and fair to its people. What better sentiment could we teach our children? This is at the core of everything we do here at Playfair Kids. We have hand picked this selection of high quality ethically sourced children's pieces from around the world. Our focus is on products that are hand made, fair trade and eco-friendly. The pieces we collect are made from sustainable, recycled and organic materials';
Bambooy Designs - offering organic clothing consisting of bamboo, hemp, organic cotton, modal and also cotton and rayon. Womens' clothing for all shapes and sizes;
Follow the Sun - Images: Elaine de Wet
- 'Unique handcrafted jewellery collections made form the heart inspired by the beach lifestyle';
Asha Jane & Co. - Images: Elaine de Wet
- 'A Laser Cutting Studio based on the beautiful Sunshine Coast, making ready-made and customised wooden & acrylic products';
Spicy Mama - Images: Elaine de Wet
- 'Selling spices, dukkahs, himalayan salt, roasted, raw and flavoured Kingaroy peanuts, raw local honey, seasoned salt and grinders, vege chips';
Have something delectable at The Swine and Dine - Images: Elaine de Wet
- with delectable treats like Asian Pork Roll, Pork and Apple Roll and even a Bacon and Egg Benedict Muffin (perfect for breakfast).
Plus all the food stalls, food trucks, various sunny weather drinks i.e. Iced Teas and even an on-site hairdresser with the quaintest name -
The Fox & Dandelion Hair Bar.
The Mooloolaba Collective Markets at the Mooloolaba State Primary School are fast becoming renowned for the place to be seen - if you're interested in having your own stall, please contact mooloolaba@thecm.com.au or
download a form here.
Doggy water stop - Image: Elaine de Wet
Even our four-legged furry family members are welcome here too.
