Members of the Mapleton and District Community Association (MADCA) had a fruitful encounter with their local Member of Parliament, Rob Skelton, on August 9th. Gathered at the picturesque Mapleton State School, the group proudly revealed a new banner that is set to become a local landmark.
Rob Skelton MP, standing alongside Donna Klease and Paula Wright, the market convenors, and Ian Stannard from MADCA, held the banner high.
The market is held on the fourth Saturday of each month in the school’s front parking area. This central location is proving to be popular to both stallholders and customers, fostering a warm and welcoming atmosphere that brings the community together.
Visitors to the Mapleton Country Market are treated to a diverse array of offerings, including delicious food, organic sourdough, bunya nut pesto, fresh produce, seedling vegetables, flowers, homemade jams and chutneys, honey, handcrafted toys, leather goods, clothing, and art – all created with love. The waffles stall proudly offers gluten-free options, both sweet and savory. Also now at the market is the Falls Farm team, renowned for their award-winning vegetables and fruit.
As you stroll through the market, you can enjoy live music while sipping on expertly brewed barista coffee and indulging in a complimentary cookie. The local Blackall Range Lions Club adds to the culinary delights with their bacon and egg rolls, sausage sizzle, and the latest addition – succulent satay chicken kebabs.
The Mapleton Country Market is part of the Hinterland Market Trail, a collaborative effort involving five other country markets on the Sunshine Coast. These include the Beerburrum Hall Country Markets, Beerwah Tower Green Market, Maleny Sunday Markets, Montville Market, and Mooloola Four Seasons Market. This unique partnership means that every weekend of the month, whether on a Saturday or Sunday, market enthusiasts can find a local market where they can purchase items directly from the hands that crafted or grew them, thus directly supporting the local artisans and producers.
