Salamanca Stallholders get ready for the Fair

Stallholders from Tasmania’s number one tourist attraction, Salamanca Market, will showcase their wares at the other end of the State during the Tasmanian Craft Fair.

Some of Tasmania’s most talented makers from jewellers to woodworkers, as well as distillers, clothes makers, and artists are among the more than 30 Salamanca stallholders taking part in the Tasmanian Craft Fair.

Salamanca Market Stallholder Association President Emma Hope said while it would create a few gaps at the iconic market next weekend she saw it as a positive.

“The craft fair is an incredible opportunity for these stallholders to exhibit their amazing work to a whole new audience,” she said. “We know we’re very lucky at the Market in Hobart to have such a high calibre of artists and makers, the craft fair is chance for them to share the love.”

Bianca ten Broeke from Let’s Be Frank said she was delighted to be taking part in this year’s event with her unique coasters.

“I love being part of the craft fair, it’s something I look forward to each year. Unlike at Salamanca where it’s predominately tourists, Deloraine gets a lot of locals from all around the state which is nice.”

Taking place from November 3 to 6 at Deloraine in the state’s north, it is the biggest craft fair in the Southern Hemisphere. Craft fair director Michael Plunkett said this year’s event had a hands-on focus with a range of workshops and masterclasses. 

“We’re bringing down interior design guru Juliet Love from Better Homes and Gardens for a Q&A and masterclasses,” he said. “There’s also a variety of children’s activities, food and fun – something for everyone.”

The Tasmanian Craft Fair is expected to attract more than 15,000 attendees and generate more than $3 million for the local economy.

Profits from the event fund ongoing community projects for the Rotary Club of Deloraine.