Post Office Market fundraising record bid

Ann Bain
Ann Bain
The 15th annual Arrowtown Post Office Market has attracted 86 stallholders for Boxing Day and aims to break its fundraising record.

The market on the Arrowtown Library reserve opposite the historic miners' cottages will boast handmade clothes from Auckland, salmon from Stewart Island and just about everything in between.

Market co-ordinator Ann Bain this week said at least another four vendors were expected to come on board for what was traditionally a major attraction for residents, visitors and an influx of Wakatipu holidaymakers.

"It's a lovely area and there'll be lots of goodies to buy, and it's all homegrown produce," Mrs Bain said.

"I won't allow anyone with imported goods for resale. It's really like a fun fair day and the children are well catered for. It's a good, affordable and fun day out."

The market was founded with about 50 stalls 15 years ago as a fundraiser for the historic post office, which is almost unchanged since it was built in 1915 to replace the original post office.

Organisers hoped to raise more than $3000 for its maintenance, which would beat the $2300 raised last year, Mrs Bain said.

The market will run from 10am to about 4pm. The Arrow Miners Band will play from noon to about 1.30pm.

 

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