THERE was something for everyone as the annual Pindimar Markets Day made a grand return on Saturday 25 October.
A massive spread of stallholders, locals and foodies covered the grounds inside and out of the Pindimar Bundabah Community Association (PBCA) Hall, Pindimar fire station, and Leone Fidden Reserve.
Mother Nature obliged with another relatively mild day, allowing hundreds of attendees to enjoy the free live entertainment by James, Jack and Jo, and the multitude of foods and wares on sale.
“We saw a huge turnout,” PBCA Secretary Kathy Jones told NOTA.
“One visitor even told us that it had registered Pindimar as ‘congested’ on their traffic app.
“The Pindimar Markets were attended by a lot of people from outside of the area, like one lady who comes up from Sydney every year specifically for the market day, and many new faces, too.”
Among the stallholders were a number of local emergency service groups, including Stroud SES, Lemon Tree Passage Marine Rescue, and Pindimar-Tea Gardens RFS.
The RFS’ newly acquired Thames Trader made its debut outing at the markets, helping raise awareness for the fire preparedness ‘Get Ready Weekend’.
The Pearls of Port Stephens’ perennial Buy My Wardrobe pop-up op shop was a highlight, as were the works of local authors and artists and the home-made treats of the Tea Gardens Red Cross.
A range of community organisations were represented, including the Myall Koala & Environment Group, Wildlife in Need of Care (WINC) and the Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Motor Club, who were readying for Motorfest’s return in March 2026.
The PBCA barbecue employed a host of local volunteers to keep the masses fed on several favourite staples, while the traditional chocolate wheel was spun relentlessly throughout the day, with some lucky winners taking home armfuls of libations to enjoy at home.
Traditional staples included the infamous Thong Throw competition and the Home Brew Competition, which invited attendees to partake in tastings of a range of beers, from sparkly ales to dark stouts and hoppy IPAs.
Funds raised by PBCA activities will go towards upgrades for the Association Hall, a major hub for the community.
By Thomas O’KEEFE
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