What's Christmas without a Christmas tree? Santa's Shaped Christmas Tree will be at the Old Bus Depot Markets for the following dates: Saturdays & Sundays: 1st & 2nd, 8th & 9th, and 15th & 16th respectively.
In case you haven't heard, Santa's in town and he's brought Ernest the Elf. Only for the Christmas Season, Ernest visits the markets and will entertain the kids once again in the opening Saturday and Sunday respectively on the 1st and 2nd December for Christmas Kids.
You better watch out as word on the street is Santa's in town and he'll be at the Markets waiting to hear your Christmas wish! Stalls will showcase items fitting for the holiday season with a number of specialty items for kids. It will truly be a fun filled weekend for the whole family with many exciting attractions in store.
Owner and Designer Carol Webster has been with the Markets since its inception over 24 years ago and through it, she's expanded her designs, met with many repeat customers, and created memories that have become real gems.
Alexandra Rose Designs, formerly Eleda Fine Jewellery, is the latest vision by Jeweller Ian Ward who has been in the business of designing and retailing jewellery for over 30 years. They focus on designs that draw out the colours of the Australian landscape. Think brilliant blue skies, rusted red earth, and turquoise oceans.
TraXion Big Band will be coming to the Markets on the 11th of the 11th to help us commemorate Remembrance Day. With the pedigree of TraXion, we can think of none better to underline the event than Canberra's own.
Moving on to the last segment of Spring, we look forward to a visit from TraXion Big Band who will play fantastic music that will be well-suited for Remembrance Day commemorations. Tinker's Cuss has been livening things up, and Lisa Maps has been busy playing at more gigs.
Karen Kowald's Moondrop Pearls is a true staple to the Old Bus Depot Markets known for her stunning designs of necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. With Jewel of Canberra right around the corner, we spoke to one of our longest standing stallholders about her knowledge of pearls and her experiences at the markets.
Over the past six years, Resin Doll has blossomed from a few chunky little pendants to a full range of vintage and rockabilly-inspired pieces to suit anyone and everyone.
This October we celebrate the best of the swingin' 50's with a free taster class run by the award-winning Canberra Swing Katz on 11am for Retro Depot. Also on for the month are two performers strongly influenced by the late great Johnny Cash. It's the return of The Guitar Cases and the first performance at the Markets by Andy Nelson.
To celebrate the best of the swingin' 50's Swing Katz will hold a free taster class for Retro Depot this 14 October. Swing Katz is a passionate group of dancers that invites people to try swing dancing in a friendly, no-pressure environment.
Ahead of our upcoming Retro Depot Event, the MG Car Club will be driving into the Markets this 7 October. This will be a fantastic time to see some the grand MG models in person, and chat with owners and enthusiasts alike.
There will be two exciting yet very different performances on Makers-Con thanks to Guyy and the Fox and AFK Choir. The latter of whom have been known to sing about topics like Star Trek and zombies. We also have two musicians on tour, Nathan Power and Zac Saber, both on the 23rd.
