The organiser of a new market in Ferrymead which featured a range of stalls and live DJs hopes it could become a regular event.
The Evil Genius bar hosted the first Hightide Market with about 200 people turning out on Sunday, July 28.
“It was a really good time. It was really busy for a first-time market,” organiser Nat Halliday said.
Several Lyttelton residents had stalls, including Halliday himself with Portside Notebooks.
Dead Video was selling CDs and VHS, and Down Below Print Co custom t-shirts.
The market was held in the bar’s new space, The Lair, which adjoins it.
“It’s a really good space for a market because its something that’s not really offered outdoors. It has the freedom to drink, and the DJ music,” Halliday said.
Lyttelton-based DJ Cafe Dre helped provide a relaxed atmosphere.
Halliday hopes it will become a regular market, but wants to hear feedback from stallholders and bar staff before committing.
Evil Genius plans to turn The Lair into an events venue over the next few months.
The market ran from 2-6pm at 1091 Ferry Rd.
