Give the crowded shopping centres a miss and enjoy a great day out in the Central Coast hinterland at the Mangrove Mountain Farmers and Artisans Christmas Market on Sunday, December 1.
Find the perfect handcrafted gifts with more than 50 quality artisan and cottage industry stalls and stock up on great fresh produce and gourmet delights from award winning cheeses, chocolates and pastries to farm fresh fruit and vegetables, honey, eggs, bread, jams and sauces.
For the green thumbs, there will be a great selection of quality plants from local growers.
On offer will be Devonshire teas, cakes and pastries plus barista coffee and chai tea.
For some family fun enjoy a game of giant dominoes, skittles, snakes and ladders or ring toss in the free outdoor games area, then choose something yummy to eat from the food vendors and enjoy a picnic lunch under the gum trees as you listen to live music from the award-winning Toby Wells
The Mangrove Mountain Farmers and Artisans Christmas Market will run from 9am until 2pm at the historic Mangrove Mountain Hall and recreation reserve on Sunday, December 1, with free entry.