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354 days ago

THE WAIKANAE BEACH CHRISTMAS MARKET IS ON THIS SUNDAY

Gary from Waikanae

WHERE:- Waikanae Beach Community Hall,
22 Rauparaha Street, Waikanae Beach,

WHEN:- Sunday 10 December 10am-1pm

With Christmas just around the corner what a great opportunity to continue your Christmas shopping at the market where you will find lots and lots of high quality reasonably priced Christmas gift ideas.

Guess who's making an appearance!! Bring the kids along and take their photo with him! His ETA is around 11ish and he'll be flying out again around 12ish. He may even have a few treats in his sack!!.

Why not enjoy a family day out in Kapiti or meet up with a friend or 2 and enjoy an outing at this great friendly Kapiti Community Event. Don't miss it....Support local!!

A sample of the highly talented stallholders attending is:

* Jaylons Bakery - Yummy Christmas baking treats, Biscuits & Loaves including Keto & Gluten Free items
* Red Van - Plants, Seedlings and Freshly cut Flowers
* Gold Medal Award winning local Olive Oil including Gift Packs
* This Little Kiwi - Sauces, Dressings, Prenzel Products and Beverages etc.
* Preserves
* Funky Sox
* Meet the Local Author Mik Peryer (the "Waikanae Birdman") and view his many Children's Adventure Books
* Perrott Fish - Crochet Toys for the Kids
* Sewing Craft - lots & lots of choices including different styled bags, scarves, aprons etc
* Beautiful Pottery
* Jewellery
* Original Art - Meet the artist
* Garden Art
* A wide variety of Homewares including hand made quilts, pillow cases and cushions etc
* Junk for joy - Up-cycled, Repurposed and hand made items including lots of great Christmas Gift ideas
* Much much more.

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