The Upper Clutha Farmers’ Market is returning for summer and autumn, promising fresh fruits and vegetables, meats and cheese, bakery treats, honey, plants, flowers - and a relaxed Sunday vibe with live music.

The seasonal market, first trialled last summer, will return on December 14, February 1, March 1 and April 12 at the Luggate Hall. 

Market founder Amanda Snow said last season’s community support inspired its return, with “so many locals coming along on their Sunday morning”. 

“This turnout was the encouragement we needed to continue the markets this season.”

Market-goers can expect more than 25 stalls, with “lots of returning vendors and some new vendors too”, and the live music, popular at the previous trials, will return with “talented local musicians performing at all our markets”.

Running the markets is a big job, but Amanda has support from a small volunteer committee - Jess Curtis, Rebecca Richards and Jessie Rasmussen - as well as her husband Byron, friends and family.

Market-goers can expect live music and more than 25 vendors selling a wide range of produce.

Graeme Perkins coordinates the live music, while the Luggate Community Association helps with setup and financial support, she said. 

“It’s done on a voluntary basis, so we fit it in around work and family,” Amanda said.

She said it had been “really rewarding” seeing the public’s reactions to the markets held so far.

“Hopefully the market becomes a regular Sunday event over the summer and autumn months - a place for shopping locally, catching up with friends and neighbours, and enjoying a nice coffee.”

The Upper Clutha Farmers’ Market will take place from 9am-1pm at the Luggate Hall. Many vendors are cash-only so bringing cash is recommended.

PHOTOS: Supplied