SILVERTON was flooded with visitors this week, ahead of the Mundi Mundi Bash festival kicking off just outside the tiny town on Wednesday.
While live music took over the outdoor stage at the Silverton Hotel for keen punters who arrived early, next door the stallholders at the annual market sold their handmade and second-hand wares to travellers looking for a bargain.
Margaret Edwards, who resides in Broken Hill and can often be found at the local community markets, was selling her antique glassware and other vintage collectables.
“It’s been very busy, we’ve sold plenty of vintage old wares and collectibles, it’s been fun,” she said.
This was Ms Edwards’ first year selling at the Silverton Markets which is set up especially for the Mundi Mundi Bash, and she said she’s keen to return next year.
Donna Rawlins, from Purple Creations, sells sewing craft and other goods from her stall.
“We always do the community markets, but we’ve come out here and it’s been very busy,” she said.
“People have come from all around Australia.”
The Mundi Mundi Bash sees the Broken Hill population swell to almost double the size, with an extra 16,000 estimated to be rolling into town this week to partake in the annual event.
The market ran for five days, finishing on Wednesday, to coincide with the first official day of the festival.
