New night market Gather & Feast coming to Carrara

A new night market launches this week, exciting Gold Coasters still mourning the loss of NightQuarter.

A new night market launching tomorrow has excited Gold Coasters still mourning the demise of NightQuarter.

Gather & Feast opens its doors for the first time tomorrow night at the Carrara Sports & Leisure Centre.

Thousands are expected to attend the event hosted by The Design Collective Market & Events, a group known for hosting pop-up events across the Gold Coast.

Wyatt Clarke, 3, and Leyton Clarke, 2, will be among those crowding the stalls this week. Picture: Glenn Hampson

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Co-owner Kat Creasey said her team was working with Gold Coast City Council to “revitalise the space”.

“It’s the first one, it’s our trial market to see what the locals think,” she said.

“Carrara’s not far from Nerang but a lot of people won’t travel there to come to an event. A lot of people are commenting online thinking it’s the new NightQuarter because they were offered the same space.

“We’re trying to tell people we’re different from them, we just pop up then pack down and leave. Regularity seems to be killing markets so this way our foodies get a whole new crowd every time.”

Kat Creasey and Matt Whalley have organised the event. Picture: Ric Frearson

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Among the almost two dozen vendors attending the market is Karenn Frieberg, who runs children’s clothing brand Gravel & Lace with her daughter.

“The event itself is family oriented, which is really good for our business,” she said.

“The kids get a buzz out of it as well. (My grandsons) want to see the fireworks, the older one said ‘Nanny, we only see that at Christmas time’.”