NEXT MARKET: SATURDAY 21 FEBRUARY
Bellingen, AU – 19 C
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Welcome to Bellingen Community Markets

Summer has arrived with a mixed bag of weather extremes. Fires , cyclones and flooding, high winds and temperatures. We are on tender-hooks with mother nature as she is upset with the many who don’t care, consider and value our precious natural resources.

We are fortunate to have our market amongst beautiful nature; very old trees, weaving waterways and creatures great and small. The park radiates energy for you to absorb and embrace as you wander through. Soft music in the background, the beautiful sound of laughter and friendly chatter, delicious scents of african, moroccan, lebanese, indian, italian foods and coffees. Im getting hungry just thinking about it. Oh and we do have a large diverse number of stalls.

New to our market this month is the Hilyte band giving us a rich fusion of ska, indie rock, Middle Eastern. See and hear them on the main stage from 10am. When the band has a break, the Bellingen Poetry Group will recite of few unique and interesting poems. The Bellingen Scouts are helping us set up and pack down and will be on the gates during the day welcoming all and shaking the bucket so please give where you can.

It’s the end of the school holidays so we look forward to seeing families. Even though it may be overcast with a chance of rain in the afternoon (they say), it will be hot, so please bring your hat and water to stay cool, calm and happy, and most importantly, have the best market day. and I hope to see you.

Kaz Selbie

Market Manager

PS: The above image is the lovely Jess and her partner, who sells delicious jams, chutneys, pickles, breads and donuts in B section. You can also see friendly Cris from our crew on the right.

Hilyte Freedom Band

Hilyte Freedom Band is an original, genre-defying outfit from the Northern Rivers of NSW, creating a rich fusion of ska, indie rock, Middle Eastern textures, Americana, and goth. The result is a harmony-filled electric soundscape that resists easy labels and is best experienced live. 

Their songs are drawn directly from the raw realities of life moments of chaos, beauty, humour, and truth. Edgy and quirky by nature, Hilyte Freedom Band pairs thought-provoking lyrics with a fearless emotional range that moves effortlessly between serious, playful, and brutally honest.

With both male and female lead vocals, the band weaves striking harmonies that can be lush and uplifting or haunting and dark, depending on the moment. This dual-local dynamic gives their music a powerful narrative depth, pulling listeners into stories that linger long after the final note.

The band features Dan on lead guitar and lead vocals, Kerrianne on lead vocals, Mik on bass, Rob on keys and effects, and Al on drums. Together, they create a sound that is immersive, unpredictable, and unapologetically authentic—music that challenges, captivates, and connects.

https://www.facebook.com/p/Hilyte-Freedom-Band-100083870520441

See and hear them on the main stage from 10am – 2pm

Bellingen Poetry group

When the band has a break the Bellingen Poetry Group will recite a few of their poems. Don’t miss their unique and inspirational performance.

Bellingen Scouts

In 2027 Scouts Australia will be sending a contingent of Scouts to attend the World Jamboree in Poland. Bellingen is lucky to have 7 eager Scouts that have registered to attend. A massive feat for a small town like Bellingen to have so many young people who will be representing Bellingen as well as Australia on the world stage. At the World Jamboree the Bellingen Scouts will meet scouts from all over the world and build their skill base and bring the skills back to Bellingen to share with the next generation of Cubs and Scouts.

The Bellingen Scouts are fundraising locally to take this once in a lifetime opportunity!!!

They will be on the gates welcoming all to our market and shaking the bucket so please help support their valuable cause and give where you can. 

STALLHOLDER PROCEDURES

Casuals click here to read all about being a casual at our market .

All stallholders please read and agreed to our TERMS & CONDITIONS so you know what to expect while attending our market.

Following our T&Cs, communicating clearly/promptly and being respectful is appreciated and valued at our market. Your positive, friendly attitude has a flow on affect to those around you and makes for a harmonious and productive day. We want you to have the best time and if you don’t, we need to hear about it. All feedback is welcome and will be dealt with fairly and respectfully.

STALLHOLDER MARKET DAY PROCEDURE

PLEASE READ ALL TO HELP YOUR DAY FLOW SMOOTHLY & SAFELY

 

    • Please arrive at the correct time at the right gate. Casuals see email Kaz sent you.

    • Permanent stallholders enter 6.15am. Casual stallholders enter 6.30am. 

    • When lining up ensure to pull over to your far left to allow other cars to pass.

    • This is particularly needed in narrow Creek Lane and Ford St.

    • Remain quiet when lining up in morning to consider sleeping residents. Turn engines off.

    • Always drive at walking pace in park and NEVER drive on footy oval.

    • We have an experienced, friendly crew so please listen to their directives.

    • When entering park, crew will direct you to your site.

    • Thanks for being patient, flexible, and respectful during this time

    • Park in/close to your site so other cars can pass.

    • Quickly unload gear, take car out and come back to set up.

    • Park a couple of streets away so customers can park closer.

    • Unless pre-advised, if you have not arrived by 7.30am, your site may be given to another.

    • Unless pre organised with manager, all vehicles must be out of park by 8am latest.

    • Fees are collected 9.30am-10am so have correct cash ready.

    • Please don’t rely on sales to pay your stall fee.

    • We are a plastic free market.  

    • All eating utensils must be recyclable, biodegradable.

    • Take rubbish home with you. Don’t place in our bins. Sorry but we don’t have the capacity. 

    • It is vital food vendors take food scraps home for compost or green bin.

    • Smile – photos are taken and uploaded to Facebook after the market.

    • Please report incidents to crew or Manager Kaz.

    • Gates open again at 2pm to leave.

    • Pack up before getting car as this helps reduce traffic congestion and creates a smooth exit.

    • No vehicles enter the park before 2pm.

    • If your vehicle is in market all day (pre arranged), please also wait until 2pm to leave.

    • If you need to leave early please walk your gear out.

    • We thank you sincerely for leaving your stall space cleaner than you found it. 

    • Please leave the park by 3.30pm latest.

    • Sorry no dogs allowed

    • No smoking in the park, please go outside to puff.

    • See map below showing where to line up.

The below map is of our market at Bellingen Park. It shows where everything is including our three evacuation points. The one at the back of the Memorial Hall cannot be accessed via F section as the bridge has gone. Access Memorial Hall from B section Creek Lane or Ford Street.

The Mid North Coast Arts Guide is full of everything creative and fun.

https://mailchi.mp/mncartsguide/comingupinmarch-14768781?e=b0fa441923

The Bellingen Memorial Hall has some excellent performances and gigs.

https://mailchi.mp/b78962334425/whats-on-at-the-hall-9300570?e=8187de1dce

 

BELLINGEN COMMUNITY MARKETS

not just a marketplace, but a great place,

to be, every third Saturday of the month

 

Focusing on family, friends, neighbours, community and doing what we can to make our little corner of the world a nicer place, is the best thing we can do. Long live culture, diversity, peace and harmony.

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