WINTER 2025 Mid-Western Living | 17 From Pop-Up to Powerhouse Over the past two decades, Mudgee Fine Foods has become far more than a monthly market. It has hosted: • Farm Walks and Chef’s Table events • Mudgee Fine Foods Awards • Kids’ Cooking Classes • Local Plate competitions Plus it’s participated in NSW Regional Food Tours, Mudfest, and Go Grazing as well has created the Community Table, which gives small-scale growers a chance to share surplus produce casually. Whether you’re a seasoned artisan or just harvesting backyard herbs, the market provides a supportive, inspiring space to connect with customers. Market Days, Modern Offerings Held regularly at picturesque Robertson Park, the Farmers’ and Makers’ Markets now feature 30–50+ stalls depending on the event. You’ll find everything from: • Organic vegetables and pasture-raised eggs • Cow and goat cheese • Sourdough, bagels and tarts • Wines, cordials and low-alcohol drinks • Tapenades, pickles, jams and mustards • Flowers, plants and pet treats • Bacon & egg rolls, Asian bites, churros and more By welcoming multiple stallholders with similar products, the market fosters innovation and niche excellence. It’s a space where “the cream rises to the top.” A Legacy Worth Celebrating To mark their 20th anniversary, Mudgee Fine Foods is planning a special Founders’ Dinner - honouring the early committee, long-time stallholders and supporters. A Twilight Market under the stars, with music, food and family fun, is also in the works. “We want to celebrate not just where we’ve been, but the people who helped get us here.” Looking Forward: Fresh, Local, Loved As Mudgee Fine Foods steps into its next chapter, the vision remains clear: continue supporting local growers, educate future generations on sustainable eating, and offer a welcoming space for the community to connect - with each other and with the food on their plate. THE MUDGEE FINE FOODS FARMERS’ MARKETS 3rd Saturday of each month 8:30 am – 12:30 pm MUDGEE MAKERS’ MARKETS 1st Sunday of each month 8:30 am – 12:30 pm VISIT THE MARKETS IN ROBERTSON PARK
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