Trixie Allen's Message Wall

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS 7 years old at this location of Tauranga Primary School - this Saturday 26th May.
Come join in the fun of balloons,a massive birthday cake for all to enjoy and of course the BIRTHDAY HAMPER draws commencing around 10.15am. 7 draws so plenty of opportunities to win a Market bag full to overflowing of fresh and artisian food, plus a bouquet of flowers.
Ticket sales close at 10am. All ticket sale proceeds to WELCOME BAY PLUNKET. See you there!!

Saturday May 12th at the Market - Entertainment is Emily Armstrong. Emily's style is best described as soothing classical guitar sounds ranging from traditional tunes to instrumental versions of popular classics.
MILE HIGH KARATE CLUB - will be giving demonstrations at the Market from 9am onwards. Come see the skill and action by the young club members.

Entertainment booked for this weekend is
ANTHONY COULTER. Anthonys talent and passion for music extends beyond his own voice and fingers. This Saturday Anthony has a very special young guest joining him around 9.30am approximately. Jaidstar is a young boy who has loads of talent and Anthony will take him under his 'wing' to share their passion of music. Do come and enjoy this duo in action. Coffee is ready from the Markets 2 suppliers, freshly squeezed juice and yummies to go with it!!!
Tell your friends and see you there!

Saturday 21st April Tauranga Brass will play 9.15am till 11am - 1940's music in commemoration of next weeks ANZAC Day .

Saturday April 28th Birthday Hamper tickets on sale at the Market.

DON'T FORGET TO VOTE FOR US in the 2012 TASTE Farmers Market Awards - on now. Go to www.taurangafarmersmarket.co.nz

May is birthday month with Saturday 26th May our main Birthday celebrations Birthday Hampers drawn at 10.15 am All proceeds from the Hampers ticket sales go to Welcome Bay PLUNKET.

Flavours in the Bay - BOP Times Wine & Food Festival
Saturday March 10th.

SURPRISE the Tauranga Farmers Market will be there.

So get your EARLY BIRD tickets and come and experience
A TASTE OF THE TAURANGA FARMERS MARKET READY TO EAT GOURMET LUNCH BOXES.
4 FLAVOURS
'Paddock Pleasures'
'Sea Lovers'
'Naughty Nibbles'
'Decadent Delights'
See you there!

Don't forget Evening Market tonight Thursday 22nd December 5pm to 7pm.
Saturday 24th December is normal market hours - so you won't miss out on all the fantastic Market food.
Merry Christmas everyone.

This Saturday 17th December is the Main Christmas Market. Santa arrives at 9am, Hampers drawn at 10.15am. Ticket sales available till 10am with proceeds to Omanu Beach Surf LIfe Saving Club. Come for coffee & cake. Join in with the atmosphere.

WOW arriving this weekend the Scarecrows from the participating Primary Schools. The Scarecrow Competition runs for 2 Saturdays - 24th September & 1st October. Voting is at the Market ONLY. Winners will be on display at the 'Outstanding in Their Fields - Grassroots Cooking Tour on October 8th. There will be 3 $50 cash prizes for the 3 winning Scarecrows. Come on down and check them out so you can VOTE!!!!!!

We hope you all enjoyed last Saturday 16th July Taste Sampling at the Market. I know we sent out alot of nibbles on the platters. Check out the Market's website for photo updates from the day.

This weekend Saturday 16th July - Taste Sampling Saturday at the Market.

Come celebrate the Tauranga Farmers Market successes in the recent Taste Farmers Market Awards.

Platters of market food ready for sampling will be available to the public to enjoy.

Farmers Market Manager of the Year - to Trixie Allen of Tauranga Farmers Market
Favourite Farmers Market in New Zealand as voted on by the public - Runner up to Tauranga Farmers Market
Producer Category - From the Sea/River - Runner Up to Bay Quality Fish Smokers
Producer Category - From the Paddock - Highly Commended to Wholly Cow

We have a new arrival at the Market. Fresh dried pasta by Pasta Mia. Come meet Angelo and Michelle and sample their pastas and sauces.
At the Market you can try before you buy and pick up all the hints and tips about the different products. There are heaps of vegetable and meat ideas to put with the pasta.
ENJOY !!!!!

My apologies for not posting for soooo long. Hello to everyone. Do check out our website and register for the enewsletter and the Friends of the Market email. Both are informative, the email 'Friends of the Market' being a weekly update on product in the Market . The 'eNews' covers more individual items of interest around the market and our Market Community.

Yes we are a weekly event no matter what the weather. Sunhats or gumboots and umbrellas it all makes for an interesting visit to catch up with friends, stallholders and of course that fresh local product.

See you soon.

Hi everyone, Christmas Hamper tickets are now available at the Market. $2 each proceeds to the Tauranga St John's Ambulance. Drawn at the main Christmas Market 18th December 10.15am , 5 chances to win huge overflowing hampers of market product. But your ticket must be present at the draw to win, if you can't make it get a friend, family member or neighbour to come to the market with your ticket. Its great fun!!

Hello everyone, Don't forget this Saturday 13th November is the Cooking Demonstration by local celebrity chef Peter Blakeway to celebrate the launch of his new cookbook 'Fresh'. Meet Peter & Anne from 9am. Cooking starts at 10am till 11am. Buy your copy of 'Fresh' at the Market and then have it signed by Peter & Anne. Sit back, enjoy a coffee and some yummy baking, while watching Peter mix fresh market produce with 'Fresh' recipes!!!

Don't worry if its raining, just put your coat and boots on and come down to join us at the market!

Fresh meat for those winter casseroles - beef & pork cuts available now!
New season citrus arriving now - naval oranges, different varieties of limes and plentiful mandarins. Come see, taste, smell! Tap me on my shoulder and say 'Hi' when you are visiting the market. Trixie Market Manager

Thank you to all those supporting and ENJOYING coming to the Farmers Market.
Check out our website for product/stall holder up dates.
Regards Trixie Market Manager