Thousands of merry market-goers stopped off at the Great Christmas Market at Founders Heritage Park on Sunday with about 100 Nelson Tasman stall holders selling their Christmas gifts.
Organiser Paula Campbell says the event, which has been held for the last 11 years, was a major boost to small local business owners, and provides an opportunity for Christmas shoppers to understand the backstory of their gifts.
“I just love the idea that the money is going back into the community - these are all small business owners and they’re just out there making a living. This is such a big day for them,” she says.
“It’s all about, shop local, shop small, handmade, to get away from that department store shopping.
“It’s nice to meet the maker and get the story behind the product, how it’s made, where it’s come from, it just makes that gift giving a little bit more special.”
