Food stalls cleaned out as huge numbers flock to Kirkcaldy's new artisan market
Kirkcaldy’s new artisan market was hailed a huge success with many stall holders selling out of their stock.
Huge numbers flocked to Beveridge Park for the first Lang Toun Artisan Market, surpassing the expectations of the organisers who plan to make it a regular event. Plans are already in hand for a return in June.
It was organised by Natasha Norbury who is behind the well established artisan market in Dunfermline.
Posting on Facebook, the market team said traders were blown away by the response and “amazing” feedback.
“It went far better than I could have imagined, so thank you so much to everyone who visited us today.” she said. “Being the first market in this space there were some hiccups and things out of my control, but overall it was a great day.
“Also with it being the first market we had 36 traders. Going forward I’d be aiming for 50. The Dunfermline City Artisan Market has now reached 66.” The interest was so great that many foodstalls quickly sold out, with queues forming at a number of outlets,
“She added: “Food stalls have to be cautious with stock levels at new markets, we don’t want food waste, so today was a surprise for many. Thankfully some traders were able to nip back to shops and head to other markets to get more stock and return to the market. They have all told me they will be bringing double if not triple the next time!”
The next market is pencilled in for June - there isn’t enough time to secure a licence for one in May - followed by events in July and August.