What a wonderful evening the 2025 Donnybrook Twilight Markets turned out to be on Friday 12 December. With perfect weather, a great crowd, and a truly positive community vibe, it was a night to remember.
With over 40 stalls filling Ayres Garden, visitors enjoyed a fantastic range of local makers, growers, food vendors and community groups. It was especially encouraging to see — and hear — that local food businesses were kept very busy, helping to spread the benefits of the night right across town.
A sincere thank you to the Shire, who supported the event by installing new and brighter lighting on the platform and at key entry statements to town, as well as staying on site throughout the evening to help ensure everything ran as smoothly as possible. Their ongoing support makes a real difference to community events like this.
As with any large event, a few hiccups did occur, including a bouncy castle malfunction. We appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding — early words have included a clear message that Santa will definitely be louder next year!
We are always keen to keep improving, and feedback is very welcome. If you have thoughts to share, please email us — we’d love to hear from you.
And don’t forget, the festive season continues with:
🎶 Lions Carols by Candlelight
📍 Donnybrook Amphitheatre
📅 Saturday 20 December
🕔 From 5pm
🎅 Santa arrives at 7.15pm
Thank you to everyone who attended, supported a stall, volunteered, or helped make the Twilight Markets such a success. Your support is what brings these events to life, and we look forward to doing it all again.
Major Supporters – Thank You
A heartfelt thank you to the major supporters who worked and volunteered many hours, over several months to make the 2025 Donnybrook Twilight Markets such a success:
- Donnybrook Balingup Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc
- Donnybrook Men’s Shed
- Community Bank Donnybrook
- Events West WA
- Donnybrook Balingup Community Radio
- Our Performers on the night
- Everyone who attended, bringing such positive energy, enthusiasm and community spirit to the night
