GATHAA MAKERS MARKET - SEP 2026

🌿 GATHAA: HEALING WITH COUNTRY 🌿 GATHAA First Nations Markets is bringing Healing with Country to Pomona with First Nations makers & creators, bushfoodies, cultural knowledge holders and workshop facilitators. Come along to support First Nations business, learn something new and enjoy a morning of culture, creativity, food and community to feed your soul and spirit in the beautiful Noosa hinterland. ✨ WHAT’S ON 🧺 First Nations Makers Stalls Explore a curated line-up of First Nations creatives showcasing handmade art, textiles, jewellery, bush botanicals, native spices, fashion, ceramics, homewares and one-of-a-kind pieces. Meet the makers, hear the stories behind their work and support Blak business. 🌿 Medicinal Plants—Culture, Food & Healing with Aunty Rosie Join Aunty Rosie, a Gamilaraay Yinarr and cultural knowledge holder, as she explores the relationships between native plants, food, Country and wellbeing. Learn about Gumby Gumby, Eurah and Gunalay native grain, along with traditional practices of gathering, preparing and grinding grain to make bread. Slow down through native tea, yarning and the sounds of the didgeridoo while discovering how plant knowledge, food and caring for wellbeing have always been woven into culture. 🥗 Native Superfood Cooking Demonstration with Aunty Dale Discover the nutritional benefits of Australian native foods as First Nations chef and Pomona local, Aunty Dale Chapman prepares a colourful native superfood Buddha bowl infused with native herbs and spices. Learn how native ingredients can be incorporated into everyday meals through simple cooking ideas and flavour inspiration. Sample and shop My Dilly Bag spices, teas, sweet treats and native pantry staples. 🪃 Get Your Didge On—Fullas’ Didge Circle Boys, teenagers and men of all ages are invited to connect through the sound and vibration of the didgeridoo. Whether you are picking up a didge for the first time or already play, come along for a jam, learn some basics and share in the rhythm. It’s a welcoming space for fullas to build confidence, strengthen culture and spend time together. 🎨 Jarjums Creative Space Our dedicated kids area invites families to enjoy nature-based craft, storytelling and hands-on cultural activities with caring facilitators. It’s free, welcoming and designed for curious young minds. 🎶 Live Music, Local Eats and Market Vibes Grab a coffee, enjoy something delicious and soak up the Pomona atmosphere. Wander through the stalls, enjoy the music and experience the market at your own pace. 🌿 GATHAA HEALING WITH COUNTRY MARKET 📅 Saturday 12 September 2026 ⏰ 9am-12pm 📍 Pomona & District Community House 1 Memorial Avenue, Pomona QLD 4568 Free entry | Family friendly | Everyone welcome GATHAA First Nations Markets is supported by Sunshine Coast Council.