Rodney Stevens

Thousands of locals and visitors to the Lower Clarence attended the biggest ever annual Yamba Rotary Twilight Markets on Wednesday, January 1, with people packing Coldstream Street at stall holders reporting record trade.

Yamba Rotary Co-President, Rick Angelo said the Twilight Markets, which began in Yamba Street and were held there until it was redeveloped, have been running for more than 30-years, and in his 25-year involvement the 2025 event was the biggest ever.

“We had 59 stalls, and we had three businesses in Coldstream Street that opened up and put out tables, plus the Wobbly Chook and the Mexican were open, so there was good participation from new businesses,” he said.

“It was the biggest crowd we’ve ever seen…there were certainly thousands of people in the street at any one time.”

Along with the record crowd attendance and stall holders, plus local businesses, there was a record demand for stalls, Mr Angelo said.

“We’re usually pretty close to capacity with stalls and this year we had a wait list that never got less than 10,” he said.

“We’ve got one new stall and two stalls that were there this year that have booked for next year already.”

Mr Angelo said Yamba Rotary were still tallying up what they raised at the markets, but it will exceed previous years.

“It will probably be about $2000 up on previous years,” he said.

Yamba Rotary, which raises money for Community Projects, is always looking for new members.

The club meets every second and fourth Tuesday night at Yamba Bowling Club at 5.30pm for a 6pm start.

Everyone is welcome to attend.