THE first of the revised Clunes Farmers Market doubled expectations, with more than 2000 people attending the event.
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Several stallholders sold out as people travelled from Melbourne, Ballarat and the wider region to be a part of the day.
Organiser Leanne Kamp said it was fabulous to see the town buzzing with activity.
"Everyone had smiles on their faces and it really was a beautiful occasion," she said.
"Clunes is becoming increasingly popular and the market has come at a really good time for residents and traders.
"We would have been happy with about 800 guests, so to get more than a few thousand blew us away."
The committee received almost $20,000 of state government funding to help establish an accredited market.
It came after the previous market shut down.
"I can see it's going to become quite a social event and it's good all that hard work has paid off," Ms Kamp said.
"Everyone is town is just ecstatic and the traders were also off their feet as a result.
"Word on the street is that it was like a mini Booktown."
Ripon MP Louise Staley, Alla Wolf-Tasker AM and Hepburn Shire councillor Neil Newitt officially opened the market.
There was also free Clydesdale rides and a jumping castle.
The market will be held on the second Sunday of every month.
Singer Chooka Parker will perform on May 10.