The Sweet FM Saturday markets have been a revelation for Home Hill and the wider Burdekin community since they began earlier this year.
“I’ve been genuinely surprised as to how well they’ve been received,” says Charlie Scuderi, 97.1 Sweet FM’s Station Manager.
“It only came about during our 25th Birthday Celebrations back in April, in what we thought would be a one-off,” he says. “But all the stallholders who attended that day were incredi-bly happy with the turnout, and so they requested more.”
“We’ve been running them ever since, adding new stalls such as a much loved Fruit & Veg stand, a meat truck, and other homemade treats and handicrafts, all to the background of our live broadcast. It really has taken on a life of its own,” Charlie smiles.
Perennial stall holders, and market faves such as Sweetsville, and the Rotary Club, have been part of Saturday markets since the beginning, with others joining in as the word has spread.
“With Saturdays usually pretty quiet here, the markets bring colour and life to Home Hill. They get folks across the bridge, with many then visiting other local businesses in the area such as The Prawn Shop,” Charlie says.
“While tourists pull off the Bruce Highway during their travels in either direction, to stop by and visit, taking home some items and other goodies for their efforts,” Charlie adds.
The 97.1 Sweet FM Saturday markets are held once a month until November, where they’ll pause ahead of the wet season. If you get along, be sure to request a song as you browse, and don’t forget to collect a ticket for the lucky door prize, which is made up of a mix of great items generously donated by the stallholders.
The next market kicks off at 8am, Saturday, 13th of September, and runs through to 1pm.
What: Sweet FM Saturday Markets
When: Saturday, 13 September
Time: 8am-1pm
Where: 97.1 Sweet FM front lawns, Home Hill (old Courthouse building)
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