Thieves Alley market day in Octagon

Steam Punk Society member Allan Benfell is excited about his curly fries, a popular choice in...
Steam Punk Society member Allan Benfell is excited about his curly fries, a popular choice in Dunedin’s Octagon, on Saturday.
James Dignan of Dunedin plays a tune on his guitar.
James Dignan of Dunedin plays a tune on his guitar.
Suitcase Creations stall holder Sofie Welvaert works  on a piece at the market day. Her stall...
Suitcase Creations stall holder Sofie Welvaert works on a piece at the market day. Her stall featured a mix of wearable sculptures, eras of steampunk and ceramics. She said she was into making creatures that made her smile.
Part of Princes St was closed to cars as hundreds of people came into central Dunedin to check...
Part of Princes St was closed to cars as hundreds of people came into central Dunedin to check out the market.
Mochamco Creattions stall holders are Sisters Laura,left and Jessica Ward of Dunedin kept dry...
Mochamco Creattions stall holders are Sisters Laura,left and Jessica Ward of Dunedin kept dry during the 2024 Thieves Alley Market Day.

The Octagon was converted to an open air market on Saturday with a variety of stalls selling crafts, food, clothes and jewellery. 

The Dunedin City Council hosted the free-to-attend event from 10am to 4pm, which had more than 250 stalls and two stages for live entertainment. 

Otago Daily Times photographer Peter McIntosh was there.

 

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