The Warminster Independent Autumn Market served up feast-ival of fun as thousands of visitors headed to the town on Sunday 1st September.
The event, the third independent market of the year, was another huge success as multiple market stalls and food and drink vendors united, and mixed with music and popular entertainment including stilt walkers, circus performances and face painters.
Large groups of people were dotted around the town centre, including outside the Chapel of St Lawrence, enjoying the sun and making the most of the road being closed.
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The event worked well attracting a lot of new visitors to the town who were impressed with how vibrant and fun the market was, with many from outside of Warminster.
The Warminster Business Network in conjunction with Warminster Town Council put on the well-established event, hosted from 10am – and have been delighted with the positive feedback from stallholders and visitors. Businesses across the town reported excellent sales, including new independent shop Harlow & Ted @home in the Market Place.
The Civic Centre in Sambourne Road was also a hive of activity, with a burger van outside, and record sales also being recorded, with vendors commenting on the friendly atmosphere of the event.
Tanya Hinton Art said: “It’s been the best ever market, lots of friendly people.” Bish’s Bunting added: “I’ve made record sales again, topping the Summer Market.” Fluffy Felts said: “I had an absolutely phenomenal day at the market, such a well-run event, and always has a lovely, chill, happy vibe!”
Cllr Stacie Allensby, Town Mayor of Warminster said: “It was great to see so many people enjoying the event, it was another huge success with the town uniting for an incredible day of independent market stalls, music, and entertainment, as well as food and drink vendors! The event was hailed as another amazing day for the community. We hope you enjoyed the event as much as I did!”
A Warminster Business Network spokesperson added: “Another fantastic day on Warminster High Street, with the community out in force once again. It is absolutely wonderful to see what can be achieved. A great success and part of the wider goal of enhancing the town. We are looking forward to the Christmas market on Saturday 30th November which is shaping up to be bigger and better than before.”
For further information follow the Warminster Town Council website and social media pages, as well as the Warminster Independent Instagram page: @the_warminster_independent_
The Civic Centre Christmas market is fully booked for stallholders.
For more information contact Warminster Town Council, Tel: 01985 214847 or email: admin@warminster-tc.gov.uk
Last modified: 3 September 2024
