MAKERS from across the region will showcase their wares during the Milawa Craft Market being held at the Milawa Hall on Friday.

The market - normally held every second month on a Saturday - is making the most of the Grand Final Eve public holiday, in the hope there'll be more people around to come and see what it has to offer.

Committee members Carolyn Trethowan and Leeanne Finnigan were busy setting up this week with around 30 stallholders expected to attend the event.

Among the items on sale will be soaps, refurbished furniture, handmade jewellery, linen and cards, calendars and more from Birds in Focus, created from beautiful images of birds.

There is also metal garden art, eco print fibre arts, artisan foods, fruit and vegetables, dog treats, textiles, homewares and much more.

Carolyn said the market has been running for about five years and most of its merchants come from within a 100 kilometre radius.

She said there will also be a coffee van on site and a variety of refreshments available.

"One of the highlights is the Wangaratta Handweavers and Spinners who meet regularly in the hall and will have a selection of woollen garments and other knitted wares for sale," she said.

"We will also be running a kiosk serving egg and bacon rolls, scones, sweet treats and drinks, and there will be a violinist performing during the event."

Leeanne said funds raised from the market will go towards ongoing improvements at the hall, with plans to upgrade the women's bathrooms and do some more work to improve the acoustics.

She said the hall, located in the heart of Milawa, was a great place to visit, with plenty of parking and lovely park out the back where families could rest and play.

The Milawa Craft Market will be held on Friday, September 27 from 8.30am to 1pm with all welcome.