Mini Makers Markets
Date: Sunday 17 May
Times: 9.00am - 2.00pm
Location: Tanks Arts Centre - Promenade
Cost: Free
The Mini Makers Market – mini in name, mighty in stature!
Run entirely by youth, this is where Cairns’ youngest entrepreneurs set up shop and show how it’s done – selling handmade creations from art and jewellery to baked treats, candles, cards and clever little things you didn’t know you needed.
They’ve planned it. Tested it. Made it. Priced it. Packed it. Now they’re ready to sell it!
For festival-goers, it’s a chance to support the next generation of creators, innovators and future empire-builders.
Mini makers. Big legend energy.
Meet the Mini Makers!
Meet the little legends that are taking over the Tanks promenade on Sunday 17 May! Their bios below answer the questions you can get a sneak peek at what treasure, goodies and crafts will be able for sale on the day!
Run entirely by young entrepreneurs aged from 7 -17 years old, this vibrant market is packed with handmade treasures.
Each stall is a passion project, dreamed up and brought to life from start to finish. They’ve planned it, made it, priced it and packed it. now they’re ready to share it with you!
Browse their bios below for a sneak peek on what’s on offer as they answer “What fun do you have waiting at your stall?” and come along to support the next generation of creators, innovators and future empire-builders.
Don’t forget to bring cash (some stalls will have EFTPOS) - you’re guaranteed to find a little something special to take home!
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