With a half-century of family history in retailing in Richmond, Fresh Choice Richmond owners Gary and Lisa Watson make for natural sponsors of the town’s Market Day on Thursday 30 December. Richmond Unlimited committee member and Tasman District Councillor Judene Edgar said, “We’re really happy to have Fresh Choice on board. This is the premier market day of the district focussing on fresh and local which aligns perfectly with the Fresh Choice “Go Local” programme”.
More than 160 stalls are expected to line Queen Street for the popular annual event, which will also feature lunchtime concerts and the chance for “Market Day passport” holders to win a major prize.
The street will be closed off from the Warring Car Park entrance down to McIndoe Place, between 9am to 3pm, giving shoppers a pleasant stroll as they look for bargains. Market Day is one of the largest annual events held in Richmond, attracting locals and visitors. Stalls feature a wide range of fresh fruit and produce, arts and crafts, music, clothing, gifts, homewares, plants and lots more.
Gary’s grandfather and father were both grocers in Richmond, so sponsoring local events fits in well with their philosophy of “Go Local”. In addition to becoming principal sponsors of the event, Gary and Lisa will provide the major prize.
The Richmond Unlimited event is being managed by Dry Crust Communications this year. Event organiser Pauline Farley said that there were lots of new and exciting developments underway for this years’ Market Day. “With the help of Gary and Lisa from Fresh Choice Richmond, we have some great new innovations planned”.
Stall sites can be booked online this year. To book your place go to http://www.richmondunlimited.co.nz/ and click on Events or contact Pauline on (03) 544 4975.
