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National award for night market

Wyndham’s Firefly Night Market in Tarneit has been recognised as

Australia’s Best Small Event at the 2023 Australian Event Awards.

Held on June 24, Firefly Night Market was delivered as part of the Tarneit Suburban

Revitalisation Program in partnership with the Victorian Government.

Wyndham mayor Susan McIntyre, said she was delighted to see Firefly

Night Market recognised at a national level.

“This national award is an incredible achievement and testament to the hard work

and commitment of Council staff, the Tarneit Suburban Revitalisation Board and the

many local artists, makers, community groups and performers who make this event

so special,” Cr McIntyre said.

“This event is a real celebration of the Tarneit community, drawing in thousands of

residents and visitors to experience different cultures and to support our local artists

and businesses.

We’ve been thrilled to see the way in which residents and local businesses have

embraced the market and really made it their own – the power of these collective

efforts have created something truly remarkable.

The success of this event also reflects strong collaboration with the Victorian

Government and we thank them for their support of the Tarneit Revitalisation

Program.”

Firefly Night Market being crowned the country’s best small event follows LIT – lighting up Wyndham Park and the Winter Street Party both being nominated for national awards.

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