There are markets, and then there's the Makers and Shakers Market. It's back, and, this time, there'll be more stalls than ever – each and every one peddling exclusively Australian-made products. Drop by Made590 for fashion featuring bright colours, jazzy patterns and inclusive sizing; RCK Candles for stunning handcrafted candles made with sandstone from a family-owned quarry; and Melbourne Cocoa for locally made Easter treats. These are just some of more than 175 stalls you'll be able to explore. You'll find them all in the beautiful Royal Exhibition Building on the first weekend in April. In between browsing, refuel with a snack or two. Tuck into a hot Italian sandwich from Rocco's Bologna Discoteca or a fresh Mexican bite with Taco Truck, before moving onto one of Sebby's cracking cinnamon scrolls or a made-from-scratch scoop from Gigi's Gelato. Also promising to keep you busy are a bunch of creative workshops, including watercolour painting, junk journalling and jewellery making, as well as vinyl-spinning DJs. Plus, for any little ones tagging along, there's a Mini Makers and Shakers Market play space.
