THE flourishing Made with Love Market is back for its 15th year selling beautifully crafted handmade goods.
The first of four dates in 2026, the market opens the year on Sunday 22 February at Coffs Harbour Showground Exhibition Hall.
Having grown from humble beginnings with 27 stallholders, the co-founder and market organiser Alison Paul told News Of The Area, “We usually have around 120 stallholders at each market.
“The quality and creativity in our stallholders is just amazing, well worth checking out if you haven’t already.”
Beginning as Coffs Creative Mums’ Market, it was held at Tabatinga Coffs Harbour, in May 2011.
The day was a resounding success and due to overwhelming demand, the decision was made to make it a regular event.
Shortly after, the market was renamed, and in June 2011 the “Made with Love Markets” was born.
“For the past 15 years the market has brought the Mid North Coast community original, unique and handmade items.
“It has provided an outlet for hundreds of local craftspeople to sell their wares.”
Ms Paul says the support from the community has been astounding.
“Back when we started the market, I really didn’t expect it to continue for so long.
“But customers keep coming back and showing their support for the local handmade community.”
Following the February event, the market will open on Sundays 26 April, 23 August and the Christmas market is 29 November.
For more information, visit madewithlovemarkets.com.
By Andrea FERRARI
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