Community markets growing in popularity

Published: 10 March 2021. (Note: information was correct at date of publication but may have since been changed or superseded.)

A review of community markets in the Cairns region has revealed growing demand for such events.

A survey of stallholders who attended the Tanks Markets, Holloway Beach Seaside Markets, Gordonvale Cottage Markets and the Palm Cove Markets indicated strong patronage, with a third reporting no change or a 10 per cent increase in sales compared to the previous year.

There was also a 21 per cent increase in stallholders attending community markets.