'First-ever' market event to be held in Clarkston in August
Confirming the event on Facebook, the local Business Improvement District said they will be revealing the 'amazing food vendors' who will be attending the event 'very soon'.
They also said a car boot sale will be held at the market.
READ MORE: Still Game legend announced exciting Glasgow event
In the post, I Love Clarkston said: "Our first-ever I Love Clarkston Food Market is just around the corner, and we're excited.
"We'll be revealing our amazing food vendors very soon, but that's not all. There's also a car boot sale happening on the same day.
"Saturday, August 17. Clarkston."
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