A NEW street market event coming to Carmarthen this month is hoped to be become an annual event in the town.
The Vegan Street Market, organised by Absolute Treats, the vegetarian boutique bakery and coffee shop located inside the iconic Clock Tower, will be held in the Clock Tower square in Carmarthen Market on Saturday, August 31.
There will be a wide range of trade stands on the day selling sumptuous vegan products, including: cakes and bakes by Absolute Treats; savouries by Fruits De la Terre; ice creams by Razzle Dazzle; handbags by Ami; bodycare by Heavenly Organics; cosmetics by Lush Carmarthen; chocolatier Cocoa Vanilla; jams and chutneys by Sarah Cooks; footwear by Wills-Vegan-Shoes; unique teas by Chantler Teas; a smoothie bar by Ramyows and raw chocolates by Trishul.
Other features throughout the day will include a taster table, facepainting and musical entertainment.
Virginia Buls, owner of Absolute Treats, said: “We have already received a lot of interest in the event, not just locally but also throughout the country. Our hope is that it will grow each year and become an annual event in Carmarthen.”
A raffle is also part of the fun with proceeds going towards two animal charities, C.A.R.I.A.D and Sea Shepherd. Prizes include a generous mixed vegan-friendly hamper donated by www.veggies.co.uk, a luxury box of vegan-friendly goodies from Lush Carmarthen and a range of over 30 runner-up prizes.
Tickets are on sale now from Absolute Treats.
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