On Saturday, October 5, the center of Risør was filled with life and excitement during the autumn market at Torvet, where both locals and visitors enjoyed a day full of activities, food and market stalls.

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Initiator Janna Awa Gillen, who got the idea for the market after seeing a picture of herself from her childhood selling sausages in the square, wanted to create a similar experience that could bring people together and create community.

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The market offered everything from locally sourced food to second-hand clothes and handmade products. Marit Fiskebekk from Gjerstad participated with goods from her farm, including beef and vegetables. Fiskebekk appreciated the initiative and hoped the market could become a permanent tradition. "Local food really catches on," she said, as visitors eagerly shopped for her goods.

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Many also stopped by Kenza to sample the store's selection of delicious gourmet products.

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For the youngest, a fishing competition was organized by Ths Juells Eftf , where the children received free bait and competed to catch the biggest fish. The winner, Thea Lerpold, took home a new fishing rod as a prize.

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In the evening the festivities continued with two sold-out concerts in Risør. The beach in Risør was filled with music from Knut Hem and Arve Bøe , who delivered an atmospheric concert with their unique combination of roots and Americana. Later in the evening Dis played at Park Café Risør , where Andreas Eriksen and Maria Hansen gave the audience an unforgettable musical experience with their mix of jazz, pop and soul.

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With life and activity both during the day and in the evening, the autumn market was a great success, and we hope this will become a regular event in Risør every year.