As the sun sets behind Werribee Gorge on the evening of Thursday September 19, young entrepreneurs will take over Bacchus Marsh.
From 5–7pm at the Village Green on 197 Main Street, the Youth Twilight Market will be open to people of all ages to enjoy activities, food and stalls run by locals aged 12 to 25.
The event was designed by year 12 students from Indie School Bacchus Marsh in conjunction with Moorabool council.
A wide range of products will be on offer including pet bandanas, gemstone jewellery, artwork, pencil cases, and more.
If you fancy items made from clay, crochet, 3D printing, or upcycled materials, there will be something for you.
Grace Green teaches the students who came up with the event.
She said that the cohort wanted to focus on “celebrating youth empowerment” — something they determined was best achieved by working with young business people.
“They have been to involved in all of the planning and execution of the event. We are very excited to see it all come together,” she said.
“They got heaps of businesses that are run by youth together and created stalls for things like face painting, games, popcorn and fairy floss.”
Entry is a gold coin donation, with all proceeds going to the Starlight Children’s Foundation.
Ms Green said the charity was specifically selected by students, who feel a close affinity with Starlight’s work.
“They did a lot of research into who they wanted to donate funds to and Starlight was chosen because… they are able to do a lot for the people that they work with,” she said.
“The students are excited to contribute and help the foundation.”
Ms Green said she was most excited for the “lucky” person who will win a hamper featuring a globe skateboard, macpac jacket, and handmade terrariums.
Eddie Russell
