A SWEET SEA CHANGE
Keen to peruse some locally made arts, crafts and wares by the seaside this Dry? You’re in luck, as the ever‑popular Green Ant Craft Fair launches its first Dry season offering at Darwin Ski Club.
WORDS TIERNEY WHITE
ORDINARILY A FESTIVE season occasion, the Green Ant Craft Fair has championed local artisans and creatives with their annual Christmas Craft Fair for over 30 years. This month, they’re hitting the beach to present the first Green Ant Craft Fair by the Sea.
Owner and event organiser Hannah Swales, who took over the project last year, says it’s a real celebration of Top End livin’.
“The Green Ant Craft Fair by the Sea was inspired by a love for local creativity and a desire to build a community event that brings people together by the coast. It’s about celebrating artisans, sustainability, and the laid-back beauty of seaside life.”
The one-day event features around 80 local art and craft businesses, all offering unique, handmade items including clothing, jewellery, beauty products, art, toys, and ceramics. Swales says the chance for creators to share their work with the community is essential.
“Opportunities [like these] are vital because they give local artisans a platform to share their work, grow their businesses, and connect directly with the community. Supporting events like this helps sustain local creativity, strengthens the local economy, and fosters a sense of cultural identity, rooted in place and craft.”
There’s also face painting and entertainment from Fairy Jill and her merry bunch, plus arts and crafts for the kiddos, and food to feast on from local food trucks. If you’re keen to snag a treasure or two for your loved ones – or yourself! – Swales reckons you should head along for a sweet day by the sea to soak up the essence of our Dry season lifestyle.
“… the whole family can enjoy browsing unique handmade creations, meeting local artisans, and soaking up the relaxed, coastal atmosphere. It’s the perfect mix of creativity, community spirit, and seaside charm – whether you're a local, a tourist, or just looking for something special to do together.”
Green Ant Craft Fair by the Sea
WHEN SUN 22 JUN | 9AM-4PM
AT DARWIN SKI CLUB
COST $5 | FREE CHILD
INFO greenantcraftfair.com
