River & Wren is a kind market community. We’re a friendly market. A happy market.
These principles guide me in all of my market planning.
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… it’s a community event …
Recently I’ve had cause to think about how I describe the market that I manage in Wagga Wagga, in country NSW, Australia.
River & Wren is a handmade market. Recently however I’ve been challenged (in a nice way) as to what exactly is River & Wren’s definition of “handmade”.
In my mind good quality and on-trend handmade, homemade or homegrown is welcomed into our market.
There’s something very special about a market. A market is like magic, filled with possibility and excitement. I am probably at my happiest when rummaging through a market – stall after stall, unearthing new and interesting things, immersing myself in the atmosphere and the spirit of the community.
Markets are my passion.
I recently sent out a survey to my local community seeking feedback on the River & Wren Markets, the market that I manage, and the survey results have proven that there definitely is such a thing as the Market Manager’s Dilemma.
River & Wren is a country handmade market based in Wagga Wagga in country NSW, Australia.
Over the years we have developed a reputation as a vibrant market offering good quality handmade, homemade and homegrown products in a fun, happy and friendly environment. This helps us attract an overwhelming number of shoppers to each market.
This morning I woke up to the following Instagram post from the very inspiring Simone Eyles from Working Spaces HQ in Wagga Wagga.
“Being copied is not a form of flattery. It’s a sign of laziness.
If you have no imagination and creativity, don’t copy me, there’s enough room for both our awesomeness.
The two questions that I am most often asked are:
How many people come to River & Wren? and
How much money do stall holders make at a River & Wren Market?
The first question I can’t answer with an exact number.
Everybody loves a country handmade market!
Fortunately I didn’t have to wander far to explore this country handmade market!
The River & Wren Boutique Market held its first market of the year in Wagga Wagga two weekends ago. The weather gods blessed us with a glorious day and the community came out in droves to support our market.
River & Wren’s Christmas Market was a handmade shopping extravaganza for those of us wishing to fill our Christmas stockings with handmade, homemade and homegrown!
Although the weather was vile (four seasons in one day!) our local community came out in droves to support the market and start their Christmas shopping.
