Sample the flavours of Latin America at this vibrant market on next weekend
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07.08.2024

Sample the flavours of Latin America at this vibrant market on next weekend

cachivaches latin market
words by staff writer

The Queen Victoria Market is dedicating two days to the zesty and mouth-watering cuisine of Latin America this August.

Have you been craving some arepas or some brigadeiros? What about some smokey and spicy Argentinian barbecue hot off the grill? On the weekend of August 17 and 18, you’ll be able to sink your teeth into all this and more as the QVM plays host to the Cachivaches Latin Market.

Bringing together the “sights, sounds and tastes of Latin America” in the markets C and D stalls, the two-day event is expected to be an explosion of culture.

Cachivaches Latin Market 2024

  • Saturday, August 17 and Sunday, August 18
  • Queen Victoria Market – C and D Stalls
  • Entry is free

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Cachivaches is dedicated to helping Latin businesses in Australia thrive. From fashion and accessories brands to tech companies, homewares and restaurants, the organisation believes there is power in coming together.

The second and previous edition of the market saw more than 50 entrepreneurs and 3000 attendees. Now, making its home at the iconic CBD market, the event is expected to be bigger and better than ever.

There will be Colombian, Venezuelan, Chilean and Brazilian cuisines up for grabs, as well as DIY crafts, cultural performances and music. Stall holders locked in for the upcoming market include OMG Donuts, Tribu Coffee, Empanadas Queens, Braz_Oz Brazilian Barbecue and more.

Whether you’re an expat looking for a taste of home or just a fan of Latin American food and shopping, the market makes for an easy choice for a weekend activity.

The Queen Victoria Market has stacked its calendar this month with activities designed to tantalise the tastebuds and entertain everyone from young to old. With a Cheese Tour happening at the end of the month and the traditional Mid-Autumn Moon Festival taking place in September, there’s so much to enjoy.

For more information on the Cachivaches Latin Market, head here