The much-anticipated Aura Farmers Market will launch on Saturday 22 June from 7am to 12pm at Central Avenue near the Aura Sales Centre and Display Village, providing the community with fresh local produce, gourmet delicacies, food trucks, beverages and live music.
Aura Farmers Market will be operated by Caloundra Chamber of Commerce, who have 22 years’ experience operating markets in Caloundra, and will be held every Saturday, with over 50 stallholders confirmed for the first weekend.
In addition to the weekend market, the Caloundra Chamber of Commerce will also operate the Aura Twilight Market on the same site, featuring a bar, food trucks and entertainment from 4pm until 8pm on the first Friday of each month, starting on 5 July.
Stockland has worked with Sunshine Coast street artist, Sarah Sculley, to complete an impressive public two-storey art piece across three shipping containers on site.
Stockland Aura project director Josh Sondergeld said he looks forward to welcoming families and the community to the markets each weekend.
“Our vision at Stockland is to be the leading creator and curator of connected communities, and this is underpinned by our purpose – a better way to live. The opening of the markets builds on Stockland’s legacy of creating places and spaces full of energy, soul and life,” Mr Sondergeld said.
“Aura Farmers Market and the Aura Twilight Market are designed to connect the community and support local business on the Sunshine Coast. At Aura Farmers Market, we will be providing one site free of charge to an Aura-based business on a rotating schedule.”
Rosina Harris, general manager of the Caloundra Chamber of Commerce said Aura Farmers Market will welcome more than 50 stallholders including producers, artisans and specialty food vendors from across the Sunshine Coast region.
“We’ve worked closely with local Sunshine Coast producers and small operators including fresh produce, small goods and gourmet foods to create a dynamic mix of stallholders at our first Aura Farmers Market,” Ms Harris said.
“The best way to experience the market is, of course, to come along and immerse yourself in the fun activities we have planned for our opening day on 22 June, including live music by Frankie Rae and giveaways, discounts and presentations.
Local artist Sarah Sculley said she was excited to complete her two-storey art installation, making the community space feel welcoming and enjoyable.
“The market space is a fresh and dynamic hub, and my mural adds a burst of colour and vitality that perfectly complements the essence of this new Aura community space,” Ms Sculley said.
“I hope my mural reminds people of the fun and connectedness of community and helps by inviting everyone to come along and join in.”
