In Summary
- Despite rain and thunderstorms relocating the Tatura Market to Victory Hall, the event attracted enthusiastic locals and visitors, creating a vibrant indoor atmosphere.
- The market featured handcrafted goods, boutique items, and live entertainment, offering something for everyone and bringing families and friends together ahead of Christmas.
- Mayor Cr Shane Sali and Cr Rod Schubert praised the community and visitors for their strong support of the market and local businesses, showcasing the unique charm of Tatura.
- Council invites community feedback on the Tatura Market by 11.59pm on Monday 16 December 2024, to help improve future events.
Originally planned for Stuart Mock Place, the market was relocated to Victory Hall due to rain and thunderstorms. The change of venue did not dampen the excitement as crowds ventured indoors, creating a lively atmosphere as people shopped for unique items ahead of Christmas.
The market offered something for everyone, from handcrafted goods and boutique items to live entertainment. The event created the perfect atmosphere, bringing families and friends together for a memorable day out and proving that even wet weather could not stop locals from exploring unique finds.
Mayor, Councillor Shane Sali, said he was pleased with the support the market received despite the weather conditions.
"The Tatura Market was a fantastic display of what makes Greater Shepparton such a special place. It was incredible to see so many locals, along with visitors from outside Greater Shepparton, come together despite the weather and support our local businesses," he said.
“These markets take an immense amount of work to organise, so it was impressive to see such a great turnout.”
Council’s Place Manager, Bonnie McIntosh, said she was appreciative of the support the market and surrounding businesses received.
“Seeing everyone enjoy the stalls and entertainment, and then continuing to explore the local shops in the surrounding area was truly special. Events like these are so important, and we look forward to continuing them in the future,” she said.
Cr Rod Schubert, Midland Ward, expressed his pride in seeing the town come alive and people witnessing what makes Tatura a special place.
“As a proud Tatura local, it was fantastic to see so many members of our community, alongside visitors from near and far, come together to support the market and local businesses. Events like these really highlight what makes our region such a great place,” he said.
Council would love to hear your feedback on the Tatura Market, which will be used to improve future events. The more feedback we receive, the greater the chance we have of delivering similar initiatives in the future. Tap here to submit your feedback. Survey closes at 11.59pm on Monday 16 December 2024.
For more information about local events, visit the Events section of Council's website or follow us on social media, @greatershepp or @greatershepparton.
For further information, please call Council on 5832 9700 or email council@shepparton.vic.gov.au
