THE Outdoor Provedore promised "a vibrant marketplace with authentic producers, all eager to share their knowledge, energy and high quality artisan produce" and it certainly delivered.
Over 14 stalls livened up Mansfield's High Street median strip, with a steady stream of consumers visiting the market throughout the morning.
The market proved a huge success with visitors relishing the opportunity to chat with growers and producers, fill their bags and baskets and take home a variety of quality, seasonal local produce.
"Feedback has been incredibly positive and we're absolutely wrapped with support from the community and the stallholders alike," said market organiser Simone Boyd.
"Stallholders were incredibly positive about the first market.
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"We had a good percentage of local stallholders, with other producers coming from neighbouring shires, offering up a great representation of flavours from the North East.
"Some had travelled long distances to attend and others are at the beginning of their foray into commercially promoting their endeavours, and all found the market to be incredibly worthwhile.
"All our producers were wrapped and are keen to come back on April 20.
"We're already fielding interest from new stallholders, so hopefully next month it will be even bigger and better."
