Shop, Eat, Repeat: your guide to Canberra’s best markets
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There’s no doubt about it – Canberrans love a market.
From browsing fresh produce to buying beautiful blooms straight from the farmers that grew them, shopping handmade gifts or eating drool-worthy pastries, spending a few hours at the local markets on the weekend is a time-honoured tradition for many locals.
Here’s your guide to markets in Canberra (and the surrounding region), worth visiting.
The Capital Region Farmers Markets
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For 20 years, the Capital Region Farmers Market at EPIC Park has been providing endless options for those seeking freshly picked, grown and hand-crafted produce.
Held on Saturdays, here 100 stallholders gather each week to sell fresh fruit, vegetables, fish, meat and poultry, but you can also fill the garden using their great selection of plants or fill your stomach with freshly baked bread, cakes, macarons and croissants.
Saturdays 7 am-11.30 am | Exhibition Park in Canberra, Old Well Station Road, Mitchell | capitalregionfarmersmarket.com.au
The Little Burley Market
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A carefully curated gourmet food and artisan market on the water’s edge, The Little Burley Market is always a popular pit spot for anyone looking for multicultural cuisines, chef-created desserts, fresh pastries, beautiful blooms, handmade jewellery, artisan pottery and more.
Now held monthly on Saturdays, it will be bigger and better than ever before with more stalls, entertainment and activities the whole family can enjoy. Check their website for dates and themes!
Monthly on Saturdays, 9 am – 2 pm | Queen Elizabeth Terrace, Parkes | thelittleburleymarket.com.au
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Taking place every Sunday rain, hail or shine, at this farmers and foodies market you can browse delicious cuisines, fresh produce, artisan products and locally handmade crafts. Also hosting live music, and family-friendly activities, it’s the perfect Sunday outing in leafy Braddon.
Sundays, 8 am – 2 pm | Haig Park, Girrahween Street, Braddon | haigparkvillagemarkets.com.au
Old Bus Depot Markets
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Lovers of fine hand-crafted wares, clothing collectors, food fanatics and jewellery junkies are just a few of the people who head to Canberra’s award-winning Old Bus Depot Markets every Sunday.
A Sunday tradition for many locals, each week sees shoppers pour into the sprawling space to browse 180 stalls and support local producers and makers.
Every Sunday, 9.30 am – 2.30 pm | 21 Wentworth Ave, Kingston | obdm.com.au
Southside Farmers Markets
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This village market is located at Canberra College, making it the perfect place to duck in to grab what you need (and maybe a few things you don’t). Order an egg and bacon roll to start the morning as you explore the best of fresh seasonal veggies, handmade pasta, pet treats and more.
Sunday 7 am -11.30 am | 2 Launceston Street, Phillip | facebook.com/SouthsideFarmersMarketCanberra
The Pearce Crafters Market
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A bespoke market at Pearce Community Centre is where you’ll find handmade items by crafters and artisans from across the region. Taking place four times a year, the market also supports the Canberra Circle of Women, raising money for charity Days for Girls.
Pop along on 5 and 6 July for Christmas in July, 13 and 14 September for their Spring Market, and on 6 and 7 December for a little Christmas Sparkle.
Four times a year, Saturday and Sunday, 10 am – 3 pm and 10 am – 1 pm | 1 Collett Place, Pearce | pearcecraftersmarket.com.au
Coombs Vibe Market
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Founded by the Canberra Circle of Women (the same team behind the Pearce Crafters Market), the Coombs Vibe Market offers unique handmade items from the best creatives in Canberra. With more dates to be announced, make sure to keep an eye on their Facebook page to see when you can browse their goodies.
110 Woodberry Avenue, Coombs Community Centre | facebook.com
The Handmade Market
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You can’t talk about markets in Canberra without mentioning the Handmade Market. Held four times a year, it has over 200 stalls, ranging from Australian-made homewares to gifts, fashion, accessories and food (including a gourmet food hall full of street food vans). Regularly attracting over 20,000 visitors, this is always one to pop in your calendar.
Pop these dates in your diary: 15 and 16 June, 30 and 31 August and 12, 13 and 14 December
Four times a year, Saturday and Sunday, 10 am – 4 pm | Exhibition Park, Flemington Road, Mitchell | handmadecanberra.com.au
Hartley Hall Markets
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Held on the first Sunday of the month, head along to the Hartley Hall Markets to browse food, locally grown vegetables and fresh produce, baked goods, plants, furniture, clothing, pottery, children’s toys, arts and crafts, unique gifts and more!
While you’re there, why not stroll among the trees, stay for lunch and enjoy the fresh air, live entertainment and children’s activities?
The first Sunday of every month, 9 am – 2 pm | Hall Showground, Victoria Street, Hall | hartley.org.au
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Held on the third Sunday of every month, at the Queanbeyan Market you can find lots of stalls, delicious food, fresh coffee and giant lawn games (just to name a few things). With endless products from farmers, producers, makers, bakers, crafters and more on offer, you’re sure to find something to take home.
The third Sunday of every month, 9 am – 1 pm | Lowe Street, Queanbeyan | facebook.com/QueanbeyanMarket
The Murrumbateman Village Market
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Another out-of-town treasure, the Murrumbateman Village Market is held on the second and fourth Sunday of every month and has plenty of fresh produce available to restock your fridge and pantry. But with French crepes, children’s clothing, second-hand books and even alpacas scattered throughout the stalls, why not spend a day exploring while enjoying your new treats?
The second and fourth Saturday of the month, 9 am – 1 pm | Rose Street, Murrumbateman | mvmarket.com
The Market at Bungendore
Located in the historic Bungendore War Memorial, the Market at Bungendore is the perfect excuse to get out of town. Held on the second Sunday of every other month, this market focusses on local art, craft and produce, with new stall holders each month.
The second Sunday of every other month, 9 am – 3 pm | Bungendore War Memorial Hall, Molonglo Street, Bungendore | facebook.com/TheMarketAtBungendore
Sutton Village Country Markets
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On the second Sunday of every month, a visit to picturesque country grounds to nibble on fresh food and enjoy family friendly activities is just what you need. Selling everything from fresh homegrown produce to unique homemade cottage products, take a trip to the country and thank us later.
The second Sunday of every month, 9 am – 1.30 pm | Sutton Oval, Corner Camp & Victoria Street, Sutton | suttonvillagecountrymarkets.com.au
The Fyshwick Fresh Food Markets
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This permanent market is a Canberra institution one of Canberra’s oldest markets, so it’s no wonder it attracts hundreds of shoppers. Open Thursday to Sunday, from fresh flowers to seafood, beer to bread, you can find it here. Make sure to pay the Niche Markets a visit to explore fashion, jewellery, homewares, flowers and more.
36 Mildura Street, Fyshwick | fyshwickmarkets.com.au
Capital Food Market
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Open seven days a week, The Capital Food Market is a one-stop market-fresh shopping. Supporting independent market traders since 1976, you’ll find fresh food traders, as well as dining destinations and more!
10 Market Street, Belconnen | capitalfoodmarket.com.au
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