The Daylesford Sunday Market will resume operation as a food only market on Sunday.

This comes after two weeks of closure in response to the 'inundation' of visitors to Daylesford, the spike in COVID-19 cases and social distancing concerns at the busy June 28 market.

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Changes will be in place to ensure the safety of visitors to the market, organisers announced on the event's Facebook page on Wednesday.

The market will be limited to food only stalls and will open from 8am from 1pm, with 8am to 9am a dedicated shopping time for high risk people, including the elderly and people with a disability.

Organisers will trial a single entry and exit point at the front of the market with the top car park closed.

They have requested all visitors and stallholders where a face mask while on site, in addition to practicing good hygiene and social distancing.

The Facebook post said some non-food stalls may be included from July 26 onward.

It is likely large visitor numbers are no longer a concern for market organisers, residents and town leaders, due to the lockdown of Greater Melbourne.

Daylesford is usually a popular destination for Melbourne visitors due to its close proximity, natural beauty and attractions.

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Regional Victorians are still able to travel to Daylesford under the current restrictions.

While many residents have welcomed the return of the market and praised new precautions, some have continued to express their concern at holding an event while COVID-19 case numbers in the state remained high.

Hepburn Shire Mayor Cr Licia Kokocinski said she was delighted the market was going to resume in compliance with health and safety regulations.

"I would really urge people to please be responsible, use common sense. These are really difficult times for everybody. Everybody is on edge," she said.

"Do the right thing for yourself, for your family, to the community and to fellow visitors by observing the health regulations.

"Stay a metre and a half away from each other, wash your hands. People from Melbourne and the Mitchell Shire should be staying home."

Markets across the region have begun to resume after months of closure.

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The Ballarat Farmers' Market at Lake Wendouree re-opened for the first time since COVID-19 hit on Saturday while Bridge Mall Farmers' Market resumed last fortnight.

The Talbot Farmers' Market announced on Tuesday it would return for the first time this Sunday after four months of closure due to COVID-19.

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The announcement in Talbot has also been met with a mixed response by residents.

Many welcomed the market's return, while others expressed concerned and even anger about the risk of hosting an event that often attracts a large number of visitors to the usually quiet town.

Central Goldfields Shire general manager community well-being Martin Collins said council had worked with the market committee to ensure it has updated the event's processes, risk plan, emergency management plan and site plan to meet government guidelines.

"The July Market will be much smaller than usual, with the Farmers' Market only and with no stallholders from restricted areas," he said.

"It is now a decision for the Talbot Farmers' Market to determine if the July market proceeds this Sunday.

"Council supports local traders and communities working together with respect and empathy, to find workable solutions that can address immediate concerns and support the long term prosperity and well-being of people across the shire."

The Ballan Farmer's Market cancelled its July 11 market after Greater Melbourne was forced into lockdown.

An announcement has not yet been made on its August event.

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