Popular Hobart Twilight Market back for second season

ARTISAN produce and gourmet food will be on offer at the Hobart Twilight Market.

L-R Chantel Crossman with dog Max of Hobart who is a market goer with Jaclyn Schapel stall holder from Domaine Simha who will sell oysters and wine. Food pictured is from stalls PavLovas (PavLovas) and Wood Fiery Redhead Pizza. Hobart Twilight Market at Sandy Bay kicks off again this Friday. Picture Nikki Davis-Jones

BOUTIQUE cider and wine along with artisan produce and gourmet food will be on offer when the popular Hobart Twilight Market returns tonight for its second season.

Chantel Crossman, who enjoys being able to take her dog, Max, to the Hobart Twilight Market, gets an early taste from Jaclyn Schapel, a stall holder from Domaine Simha, who will sell oysters and wine. Also on her table is fare from PavLovas and Wood Fiery Redhead Pizza. The market returns to Sandy Bay tonight for its second season. Picture: NIKKI DAVIS-JONES

The summer beachside market will once again grace the shores of Sandy Bay, with more than 50 stalls.

The market aims to be family friendly, with face painting and a roving magician for kids, as well as a mix of entertainers and buskers.

Patrons are encouraged to bring a picnic rug and the family pooch.

After contentious debate, Hobart City Council voted in favour of controlled service of alcohol at the market.

Market founders Justin Davies and Matt Wise praised the council for its leadership and support.

Last year’s inaugural market attracted more than 12,000 visitors.

“Our focus will always be on Tasmanian products and services and we invest a lot of time curating the right mix of stalls,” Mr Davies said.

Chantel Crossman said the market had a great atmosphere and she loved bringing her dog, Max.

It also was a great opportunity to bring children and meet up with friends, she said.

Returning stalls include Black Mountain Smokehouse, T&B Market Kitchen, Wood-Fiery Redhead pizza, Franks cider, Sanskrit and Tickleback wines.

New stalls include Fowlers cheese, Our Little Vegan Kitchen, The Porky Duck, Nicholls Rivulet Organic Farm and T-Bone Brewing.

Handmade items will be for sale from design stalls including Millie’s Maa Soaps, Bootyfull, Twigs and Twine and Studio 154.

The market is on tonight from 3pm-7.30pm then alternate Fridays from 4pm-8.30pm thereafter.