Stallholders at the Produce of King Island (POKI) Market never quite know what the market will bring, whether it’s sun or rain and wind or if tourists will flock in or be out and about across the island.
Last weekend’s market was no different. There were some new stallholders and the regulars took up their positions and displayed their wares. It was steady but not overly crowded when compared to last month’s market when it was difficult to move in the Town Hall.
As the winter chill sets in, woollen hats and beanies sat beside delicately handknitted and croqueted baby jumpers, booties and bonnets.
The big sellers once again were plants and home produce. Trish Doherty who sells her preserves each Friday at the CWA in Edward Street said that sales were okay and that most stalls seem to have made sales.
It was relaxed and a chance for people to casually catch up. When asked if the Courier could print her Nan’s 1939 relish recipe she said, “No way. It’s a secret. Not even Donna (her daughter) has this recipe…yet”.
So if you missed buying at Saturday’s POKI, pop into the CWA on Friday morning.
Mandy Potter, a POKI coordinator said that everyone seems to be pleased, even if the day was quieter. She agreed with other stallholders that while there were some visitors, most were locals.
“The busy time is between 10am and 11am when families with young children come to POKI. I think that fits with their shopping, children’s morning sport and maybe buying a doughnut, hot dog or other quick-grab food,” said Deb Richardson.
The results of the POKI market raffle are Roger Frerk who won the crayfish, Jan Sharman won the $50 butcher shop voucher, Michelle Mathers won the $50 FoodWorks voucher, Jim Mc Fadzean won the $50 bakery voucher and Wendy Constable won the metal decorative art.
The next POKI market date will be posted on the Facebook King Island Noticeboard page, and most likely will be in August.