'There will be things for everybody' at the Burrawang Easter Market

The market returns along Hoddle Street on Easter Saturday (April 8), from 8am to 3pm.

Thousands of people are expected to make their way to the village for the popular event, which was last held in 2019.

"It's about reconnecting this community," said President of the Burrawang Easter Market Association Inc Marion Weekes.

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For the President, the fires, floods and pandemic have left "people burnt out for lots of reasons", where her goal was for people to enjoy themselves, and connect with others.

"There will be things for everybody," she said.

A total of 150 stalls from in and outside the Highlands will be at the event, featuring items such as crafts, coffee vans, foods, produce, clothing and jewellery.

There will be a stall by Burrawang Public School, which will have a barbecue, and students will run activities for other kids.

The local Rural Fire Service will also hold a barbecue and a stall to talk about fire awareness.

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Attendees can enjoy burgers and finger foods from the Burrawang Village Hotel on the day, where people have the chance to listen to a vinyl record for $5.

Funds from the record playing will be dedicated to bowel cancer.

Mrs Weeke said the event would not have been possible without the support of businesses in the Highlands and beyond sponsoring the market.

Astute Finance in Brisbane, Moss Vale's Mali Brae Farm, HBE Eco Laundry in Mittagong, and Hot Canary in Bowral are all sponsoring the event.

Entry to the market is free, but oval and village parking is $10 per vehicle, and people with disability passes can park for free.

Vino Rossi Tours is offering a bus service for those who need transport between the oval carpark and the market.

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There will be road closures and changed traffic conditions while the market is taking place.

One way traffic will be in place along Church Street from the Illawarra Highway, Range Street, Burrawang Station Road and McGraths Road.

Dale and Hoddle Street will be closed entirely.

The roads plan to be reopened at 4pm.

If you are interested in volunteering, you can express your interest burrawangeastermarket.com/contact, and more information about the market can be found through burrawangeastermarket.com.

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