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The Weekender: April 21 – 23

Stevi Lee

Thu Apr 20 2017

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Melbourne Collective Design Market
Saturday, April 22 – Sunday, April 23 (10.00am – 5.00pm) | Federation Square, Melbourne

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The Melbourne Collective is bringing local emerging brands and independent designers of homeware, fashion and art, providing a place for all of Melbourne’s independent talented designers and makers to showcase their creations to the community.

With a promise of high-quality, locally produced and created products, you can find various products at the event such as homemade candles, clothes, accessories, bags and more!

If you are an independent designer, you can apply for a stall on their website.

Find more information about the event on their website.

Spanish Paella Festival
Saturday, April 22 – Sunday, April 23(10.00 am – 3.00 pm) | Queen Victoria Market (513 Elizabeth St, Melbourne)

If you’re a paella enthusiast, this event is not to be missed. Queen Victoria Market will be filled with leading paella chefs from around the Pacific to take part in the 57th Concurs Internacional de Paella Valenciana – Pacific Semi-Final.

Entrants are required to cook a traditional paella recipe and are given one hour to race through the iconic Queen Victoria Market for ingredients then head to the pans to create their dish.

The two day event will be a celebration of Spanish food and culture, so there will be plenty of additional Spanish food and goodies all around as part of the festivities.

So whether you love paella or are someone who just loves good food, head to the market this weekend and have the food festivities you needed for the weekend.

For more information, please visit their website.

Kensington Market
Sunday, April 23(10.00 am – 3.00pm) | Kensington Town Hall (30 – 34 Bellair St, Kensington)

The Kensington Market was established to showcase the local talents of those living in the Kensington and Flemington areas and surrounding precincts.

If you are a fan of handmade products, head to the market as there will be about 70 speciality stalls for shoppers to browse through. The boutique market offers the public a mix of treasures from fresh produce, designer fashion, jewellery, children’s wear and visual arts creations.

In addition to showcasing the talents of locals in the area, the market also aims to enhance the fabric of an already vibrant and close knit Kensington/Flemington community, encouraging people to celebrate and embrace the diversity in the area.

For more information and updates, please visit their website.

Health is Wealth – Melbourne Edition
Sunday, April 23 (10.00am – 2.00pm) | West Beach Bathers Pavilion (330A Beaconsfield Parade, Pavilion A, St Kilda West)

Health is Wealth returns to Melbourne once again this Sunday morning where registrations and warm up will start at 10.00am sharp.

What can you expect from the event? There will be pop-up active superfoods stations, stretching, beachside lounging and dancing demonstrations all happening on the day. There will even be guided meditation where you’ll learn about the seven dimensions of wellness.

There will be two rooms open on the day running every 20 to 40 minutes and 18 workshops teaching you all about well-being.

Register yourself to relax on the weekend before next week starts!

For more information, please visit their website.

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