Bris Style will be hosting the “Etsy Community Market powered by Square” at the Eagle Farm Racecourse in Ascot on Saturday, the 29th of July, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
What is Etsy?
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Etsy is a global creative commerce platform that encourages small entrepreneurs to showcase their unique goods. It is an online shopping website with different registered sellers of various products — handmade items, vintage goods, and craft supplies.
There are boutiques, craft fairs, and flea markets that the Etsy Teams are organising to help the community find and shop items offline. Etsy Team is a community feature in Etsy that is based in a certain location, where sellers connect with other sellers.
Bris Style — Etsy Team in Brisbane
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Bris Style is a Brisbane-based Etsy Team formed in March 2008 when a small group of Brisbane-based sellers met for tea. The team has since grown to a group of over 350 members, sharing the same interests in handmade, vintage, and crafted goods.
Although Bris Style no longer requires their members to have an active Etsy store, they are still the official Brisbane Etsy Team. They work closely with Etsy events such as the Etsy Community Market in Ascot.
Meet the Bris Stylers here.
The Etsy Community Market
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There will be over 100 sellers in the Etsy Community Market. Local makers, artists, designers, and curators will showcase their handmade goods, vintage stuff, and other interesting products.
Foodies will be delighted with the gourmet fare and various selections of beverages, available at the food precinct. Wines will also be served at the bar. Live music acts, craft workshops, and an artist demo by Ironlak are the highlights to watch out for.
The market is seen to be crowded as families from the surrounding suburbs will be there. Here are the tips before going to the Etsy Community Market.
Transport
The Eagle Farm Racecourse is at 230 Lancaster Road, Ascot. Contact Translink or visit the Translink’s Journey Planner for the timetable.
Parking
For people arriving by car, there are over 800 parking slots on the venue for free that are accessible via the Nudgee Road. Disabled parking bays are accessible via the McGill Avenue.
Entry
No pre-purchasing of tickets required, but the admission fees should be paid at the gate. The market operates on a private property that includes facilities like toilets and ATMs, so there will be an entry fee of $2 per person. However, children are free to enter the event.
Credit Cards are Accepted
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All of the stalls in the Etsy Community Market will be equipped with Square Readers. Everyone can pay directly via debit/credit cards and mobile wallets for a convenient shopping experience.
Dress Code
Just like any other event, wear your comfy clothes. Tank tops, shorts, and thongs are allowed.
Further details can be viewed on the Facebook event page.