Mini Maker Market

The Mini Maker Market is a specialized youth event held at Darling Works in Echuca, Victoria. Organized by Jess Fanning of Peggy Coffee, the market was established to provide children with a platform to develop business skills and showcase their creativity. The fair specifically limits its stallholders to participants between the ages of 6 and 14, allowing them to manage their own transactions and engage directly with customers.

Visitors to the market can find a diverse range of handmade items, including knitted beanies, crocheted toys, beaded jewelry, heat packs, and potted succulents. In addition to physical goods, some young participants offer services like live portrait sketching. The event usually runs for two hours on a Saturday morning and aims to build self-esteem and social confidence in the young makers.

Following a successful inaugural event that saw high community attendance, organizers have indicated that the market may become a regular feature on the local calendar. Future iterations are expected to be scheduled during school holidays or at set intervals throughout the year to continue supporting the town's growing creative hub at Darling Works.