Enduring Community Spirit: Eumundi Markets
Created: Jan 05 2010
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Nestled in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, the Eumundi markets offers everything from locally farmed produce, an extensive range of handmade goods, to a wide range of mouth-watering foods.
[Peter Homan, Manager, Original Eumundi Markets]:
“The Eumundi markets started 30 years ago as a very tiny little market of only three stall holders, and the takings for the day were a total of thirty dollars.”
People from all walks of life visit this world famous market, making it one of the most popular tourist sites on the Sunshine Coast.
[Peter Homan, Manager, Original Eumundi Markets]:
“From three stalls it’s grown to over 600 stalls today, and is now an economic generator of about $120 million dollars a year for this local economy.”
What makes this market so unique is that most of the products are locally made or produced.
As you browse through the colorful stalls, you will be entertained by a variety of street performers, each adding to the festive atmosphere.
[Peter Homan, Manager, Original Eumundi Markets]:
“You feel this energy just sort of lifts you up from the bottom of your toes right up to the top of your head. Very community minded.”
The Eumundi markets make a valuable contribution to the local community.
[Peter Homan, Manager, Original Eumundi Markets]:
“We give away between $60,000 and $100,000 every year to the local groups.”
The stallholders enjoy the special family feel of the markets.
[Terry West, Dutch Pancake Stall Holder]:
“After 25 years I hope I’ve got another 25 years out of it. It’s a pretty good lifestyle.”
Another long-term stallholder is Mike Joyce, whose soya tempeh is very popular with market visitors.
[Mike Joyce, Director Mighty Bean Tempeh]:
“The certified organic fresh tempeh that we harvest every Friday for Saturday markets, it’s everybody’s favorite.”
And if it gets too busy, Mike Eberle’s bonsai garden, and beautiful Japanese paintings, will certainly bring tranquility.
The treasures to be discovered at the Eumundi markets, are not just the beautiful creations--you’ll also meet interesting characters, each with an amazing story to tell.
NTD, Sunshine Coast, Australia.
[Peter Homan, Manager, Original Eumundi Markets]:
“The Eumundi markets started 30 years ago as a very tiny little market of only three stall holders, and the takings for the day were a total of thirty dollars.”
People from all walks of life visit this world famous market, making it one of the most popular tourist sites on the Sunshine Coast.
[Peter Homan, Manager, Original Eumundi Markets]:
“From three stalls it’s grown to over 600 stalls today, and is now an economic generator of about $120 million dollars a year for this local economy.”
What makes this market so unique is that most of the products are locally made or produced.
As you browse through the colorful stalls, you will be entertained by a variety of street performers, each adding to the festive atmosphere.
[Peter Homan, Manager, Original Eumundi Markets]:
“You feel this energy just sort of lifts you up from the bottom of your toes right up to the top of your head. Very community minded.”
The Eumundi markets make a valuable contribution to the local community.
[Peter Homan, Manager, Original Eumundi Markets]:
“We give away between $60,000 and $100,000 every year to the local groups.”
The stallholders enjoy the special family feel of the markets.
[Terry West, Dutch Pancake Stall Holder]:
“After 25 years I hope I’ve got another 25 years out of it. It’s a pretty good lifestyle.”
Another long-term stallholder is Mike Joyce, whose soya tempeh is very popular with market visitors.
[Mike Joyce, Director Mighty Bean Tempeh]:
“The certified organic fresh tempeh that we harvest every Friday for Saturday markets, it’s everybody’s favorite.”
And if it gets too busy, Mike Eberle’s bonsai garden, and beautiful Japanese paintings, will certainly bring tranquility.
The treasures to be discovered at the Eumundi markets, are not just the beautiful creations--you’ll also meet interesting characters, each with an amazing story to tell.
NTD, Sunshine Coast, Australia.
