Channon Craft Market

Life has been pretty full on lately with a full-time Web Design course, a house and family to run, and keeping up with my latest creative endeavour – this blog. I’ve had a lot of positive feedback which encourages me, and it’s a great experience for me as I never know what will unfold in the next post!

It’s a fabulous time of the year to explore the hills beyond Byron Bay and visit the famous Channon Craft Market as the weather is just perfect, not too hot and not too cold. The Channon Village is about a 45 mins scenic drive from Byron Bay and the market is held on the 2nd Sunday of the month.

The Channon Markets started in 1976 as a ‘Make it, Bake it, Grow it’ market and has evolved into a huge event for market goers and tourists, as thousands of people converge on the village each month to wander amongst the colour and excitement. There is a colourful website with pictures and information, including a google map to get you there.
To view the Channon Craft Market website, click here

Whilst in the area, it’s a good opportunity to visit the famous and very unique Nimbin. Here’s an interesting YouTube video about Nimbin.

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Byron Bay Community Markets

The next Byron Bay Community Market is on this Sunday 4th October and is a fabulous day out for all the family.

For anyone who has lived on the North Coast for a long time knows, that the 1st Sunday of the month heralds a glorious day trip to beautiful Byron Bay and the Byron Bay Community Markets. It’s certainly a ‘must have’ experience for visitors and globetrotters too.

The Byron Bay markets have evolved into a showcase for the many talents of the region. People flock from near and far to enjoy the festive atmosphere, fabulous food, entertainment and the many handmade and unique items for sale.

Byron Bay Markets are run by the Byron Community & Cultural Centre and is an important event on the social calendar, and a great boost for local charities. Two charities at each market benefit from the Charity of the Day fundraising.

For more information about the Byron Community & Cultural Centre, and Byron Bay Market click here

Does anyone remember the busker in the 80’s that wore a hessian bag and a shower cap? He couldn’t sing or do anything, but he certainly kept the crowds mesmerized by his ludicrous acts!

A new site with listings of Byron Bay Market stallholders will be launched soon, and I will keep you posted about when it comes on-line.

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