Held every Wednesday and Saturday
on Truro's Lemon Quay and
every Tuesday on the Moor in Falmouth
It was fabulous to see more people than ever enjoying the market during the festive season. Lets keep the momentum of Christmas ‘Shop Local’ campaigns going throughout the year!
Our Chairman Nigel Ekins had the following to say about the festive season:
“The market was incredibly busy in the run up to Christmas. Stallholders were here for additional days as well as during late night shopping, providing an opportunity for people to buy their Christmas food supplies and pick up gifts from our craft stalls at the same time. The atmosphere was fantastic and, as well as our regulars, many new visitors were converted, thanks to the quality and diversity of the offering.”
Nigel added: “The various campaigns to shop locally and support smaller businesses clearly had an impact. Now that a new audience has seen what is on offer, we want to encourage them to stick with us throughout the year, as showcasing the best seasonal produce is what the market is all about.”
The popularity of the market has held strong, despite competition from an ever-increasing number of out-of-town superstores, and it has succeeded in attracting a new generation of shoppers while providing a memorable taste of Cornwall for tourists.
The offering is now more diverse than ever before. The usual suspects of meat, fish, dairy, fruit, vegetables and bakery products are joined by an amazing selection of cider, beers, spirits and wines – all produced in Cornwall. An army of assorted preserves and relishes is displayed alongside plants and cut flowers, creating colourful displays all year round. Global flavours are on offer with a selection of mouth-watering street food, and locally-roasted coffee is brewed by expert baristas. Local arts and crafts, including photography, sign-making and wood-craft are also represented.
We hope you’ll pay a visit soon!