Frankston Twilight Market

What is better than an evening of shopping and dining accompanied by live entertainment? Visitors to Wells Street Plaza at Bayside Entertainment will find out at the Frankston Twilight Market.

The market is held from 5:00pm to 8:30pm every Friday until 28 March 2008, to make the most of daylight savings and the warmer weather.

The Frankston Twilight Market offers shoppers and visitors the full entertainment experience. It is an excellent way to finish the working week and start the weekend. The Twilight Market has a major point of difference to other markets by showcasing unique products along with a program of entertainment each week.

Frankston Twilight Market stallholders sell a variety of home-made and home-grown products as well as quality art, crafts, gourmet food and wine. The market serves as a forum to foster up-and-coming talent, featuring exhibits by local artists and entertainment by local musicians and performers.

What is it?

A quality art, craft, gourmet food and wine market.

When will it be held?

5:00pm to 8:30pm every Friday from 2 November 2007 to 28 March 2008.

Where is it?

In Wells Street Plaza at Bayside Entertainment (Melways Ref 100A D7)

Where can I park?

The general public can use existing on- and off-street parking available in the city centre.

Paid undercover parking is available in Bayside Entertainment (entry from Thompson Street).

How many stalls are there?

There up to 40 stalls at the market. But don't forget that there are hundreds of shops in the surrounding streets and nearby Bayside Shopping Centre.

Will it affect traffic?

Wells Street will remain open to traffic.

Where are the nearest toilets?

Toilets are available in the Bayside Shopping Centre next to Rebel Sport.

Will it cost me to go to the market?

No. There is no entry fee to attend the market.

Security

A security guard will be stationed at the site, in addition to the existing Bayside Entertainment guard on site from 5:00pm.

Entertainment and Talent

The market will be used as a forum to foster up and coming talent by featuring exhibits by local artists, as well as entertainment by local singers and musicians.

Performances may include acoustic music, roving musicians, street theatre, instrumental, stilt walkers and roving characters.

To find out about upcoming entertainment or if you would like to provide entertainment at the market, phone 03) 9771 1700.

Is this a farmers market?

No - fresh fruit and vegetables are not being sold at the market. This is a food (prepared - see list below), wine and craft market.

What type of stalls will be available at the market?

The Frankston Twilight Market only accepts stallholders providing high quality home-made or home-grown products.

The following is a guide to the types of products and services considered for inclusion. Stall holders offering unique products will be given preference.

• Olives and Olive Oil
• Cakes and Puddings
• Pickles/Chutney
• Spices
• Jams and Sauces
• Pasta
• Local Wine (no more than 10% of total market mix)
• Cheeses
• Dips
• Seeds
• Fudge, Chocolate and Liquorice
• Christmas Puddings
• Honey and Nougat
• Hand painted signs/pencil cases
• Leather belts/hats/wallets
• Jewellery
• Gemstones
• Bare skin products
• Bird boxes
• Reflexology/Massage
• Oils and soaps
• Piñatas
• Ceramics
• Paintings
• Fairy costumes and trinkets
• Handmade Cards/Calligraphy
• Silks and Felt scarves
  

What if I want to have a stall at the Market?

You will need to contact Fruitbowl Productions on 03) 9439 0222.

However, only quality home-made or home-grown products can be sold. If you do not substantially make the products yourself it is unlikely that you will be permitted to have a stall. (Takeaway food and ride-on entertainment operators need not apply).

Stallholder behaviour

All stallholders at the market will be required to enter into an agreement with the market operators. This agreement will provide a code of conduct that they must operate by, including parking, rubbish, products sold etc. Failure to comply may result in their removal from the market.

How can I find out more information about?

• The Market - Phone 03) 9439 0222
• Bayside Shopping Centre - Phone 03) 9771 1700
• Other things to do when in Frankston - Phone 1300 322 842
• Frankston Business Chamber - Phone 03) 9781 1422
• Frankston Alive! Project - Phone 03) 9784 1912
• Starting or Growing a Business - Phone 03) 9784 1055