Sunday, November 24, 2019

Springfest

Springfest is an annual market of about 500 stalls around the shores of Lake Wendouree. The market is put on by Rotary, and raises funds for charities in Ballarat. Today was a beautiful day for it.

We parked a bit of a walk from the lake, because otherwise you would never find a parking spot. Our walk to the lake took us through the "Show n Glow" car show. Hundreds of owners of "all vehicles through to and including 1980 chrome bumper vehicles" had brought them along to show off. The cars really did glow in the brilliant sunshine:

This picture because my first car was a Mini:

And this one because I think it was the ugliest vehicle on display:
It definitely meets the chrome bumper criterion!

We reached the lake and the actual market, and began the 6km walk around the lake:
Along with thousands of other people.

I always enjoy seeing the swans and cygnets on the lake:

After about 45 minutes of the market we had only made it about a quarter of the way around the lake. None of the market stalls were selling anything that we wanted, and they were all starting to look the same.
The crowds made walking difficult, and we decided we had seen enough.

It was a beautiful day for it, though.

4 comments:

Julierose said...

Beautiful spot for the market--and looks like the weather cooperated, too...hugs, Julierose

Marie Králová said...

Interesting trip to the market. Oh the cars. You certainly enjoyed it despite the crowds. Marie

jacaranda said...

Beautiful day for wandering despite the crowds, the only thing I seem to buy at markets these days is a loaf of delicious bread.

Jeanette said...

What a popular market. i'm with you on giving up when it is so crowded. Also, what is it with aggressive bumpers? The mini as a much happier face.