FOLLOWING a fantastic launch, an artisan market will return to the heart of Ashton-under-Lyne.
Sunday, August 16 will see more than 50 independent traders alongside live music and a packed programme of free family entertainment from 11am until 4pm.
Organised by award-winning market operator Independent Street, Ashton Artisan Market will once again showcase an exciting mix of makers, bakers, food producers, street food traders and creatives.
For August, stalls will be located around Ashton Market Hall, before the artisan market makes an exciting move to the brand-new Market Square in September.
Visitors can enjoy free face painting from Just Face Painting, a free children’s art workshop with Mila, an interactive sand art workshop and live music throughout the day from Victoria Lucie.
The event will also offer plenty of opportunities to eat, drink and shop, with everything from cakes, brownies, artisan cheese and baked goods to international cuisine, street food, spirits, cocktails, jewellery, candles, gifts, homeware and handmade crafts.
Traders attending include:
A.J’s Creations
Bohocircle
Cakes with Rick
Charlie Boy’s Barkery
Cheeky Swine Hog Roast Ltd
Chefsey Africana
Cheshire Scrumptious
Crabby Crafts
CrAzY bUtToNs
Elma Fragrance
Emerald Distillery
FatherMan Drinks
FONEIFOODS
Foragers Fancy
Forest Chapel Honey
Fusion Cocktails
Groobox Ltd
HM Pasties
Howarths Cheese
JW Bakery
Kookies UK
Mad Girl Makes
Made with Love by Carla
Magari’s
Marlys Candles
North West Coffee
Nourish by Sumith
Nowhere Else Creations / Oddjoy
PixelForge3D
Pudding and Pie North West Ltd
Riverside Spirits
Rivington Chews
Saddleworth Brownies
Saucily
Savoury Ceylon
Sornazltd (KooKooFood)
Square One Scents
SU MACE
Tennant’s
The Cheshire Bakehouse
The Doughnuteers
The Magnet Collective
The Pop-UP Silversmith
The Salford Rum Company
Voysak (Has&Hel Olives)
Waxing Whimsical Crafts
Wickedly Good
Tea Reef
Fidgetopia
Ivy Rose
A and A Sand Art
Craig Toyman Edwards
Bourne’s Cheshire Cheese
Independent Street is encouraging residents and visitors to come along, enjoy the entertainment and support the businesses taking part.
Its founder, Lisa Cowley, said: “We were absolutely blown away by the response to our launch in Ashton last month
“The atmosphere was fantastic and it was brilliant to see so many people coming into the town centre to shop, eat, enjoy the entertainment and support independent businesses.
“We’re really excited to be back with another fantastic line-up and lots of free activities for families.
“This month you’ll find us around the Market Hall,and then next month marks another exciting chapter as we move on to Ashton’s brand-new Market Square.
“A huge thank you to the team at Tameside Council for all their support in bringing our artisan market to Ashton.
“We’re really looking forward to building on the success of the launch and establishing this as a thriving monthly event for the town.”