Markets

 Arts Centre Sunday Market

The Arts Centre Sunday Market brings together over 140 stalls of the finest arts and crafts from around Victoria. Enjoy the sights, delight in the sounds, and savour the flavours of Melbourne's finest art and craft market.

Stallholders are individually selected for the quality and diversity of their work. Discover myriad treasures ranging from antique kaleidoscopes to silks, ceramics and wood sculptures, baubles, gems and pearls, as well as artwork, leadlight, scarves and hats with flair and much, much more to capture the imagination.

The market is located over two levels, along St Kilda Road between Hamer Hall and the Theatres Building as well as in the Undercroft of Hamer Hall, beside the Yarra River.

 Bundoora Park Farmers' Market

As consumers become more discerning about the quality of food  placed on our tables, RFM (Regional Farmers Markets) are providing an opportunity for you to talk with local producers and learn more about various products, nutrients, uses and innovative recipes on offer at their markets.

Bundoora Park's RFM is set in a 180 hectare park of natural bushland, beside the Darebin Creek and rising to Mount Cooper.

As well as enjoying the fresh produce on offer, we take you on a scenic drive to the upper reaches of the park to see commanding views of the City and countryside.

 Camberwell

This is one of the most popular Sunday markets in Melbourne and there are always plenty of people hunting through the piles of merchandise looking for a bargain. In association with the Rotary Club of Balwyn as a means of raising funds for charity, this market features about 350 stalls.

You'll find handcrafts made by stallholders and secondhand goods such as fine china, antiques, jewellery, records, books, clothing, paintings and much more.

Camberwell Sunday Market can also be the ideal market to try out your bartering skills with the stallholders.

 CERES Organic Market

CERES (the Centre for Education and Research in Environmental Strategies, pronounced ‘series’) is an internationally recognised model of a sustainable society located in Melbourne and shares its name with the Roman Goddess for agriculture.

Located on 10 acres along the banks of the Merri Creek in East Brunswick, CERES runs on renewable energy, is a 55 tonne carbon sink, conserves and recycles its water and waste, grows organic food, and teaches diverse audiences about more just and environmentally friendly ways of living.

Each week, in all weather, the best local produce is sold from small sustainable growers and backyard producers around Melbourne. A vibrant atmosphere with live music and craft stalls, the market is the centre of the neighbourhood food network. Expect a wide choice of products from organic sourdough breads and pastries, organic and biodynamic wholefoods, cleaning products for your home and body (grey water friendly), fairtrade coffees, teas and Australian chocolates. biodynamic wines and organic spirits, CERES famous fresh laid eggs and more.

 Chapel St Bazaar

Laura’s top spot for a diverse range of products from times gone by. Here you can buy things such as vintage and retro clothing, memorabilia, furniture, vinyl records and even fondue sets.

Anyone who collects retro ‘60s and ‘70s paraphernalia will love rummaging through the shelves. Snap up old cameras, retro telephones, vintage movie posters, lamp shades, birdcages and even that old Lady Di and Prince Charles salt and pepper shaker you’ve craved since childhood.

If you enjoy cooking, head to the aisle crammed with old-fashioned kitchenware from about the ‘20s and upwards. Outrageous coloured crockery sets, fancy teapots, and melamine serving trays are just the beginning in this Aladdins Cave of yesteryear.

 Chocolate Mill

With uncompromising commitment to quality Jennifer Gregory & Chris Weippert, Chocolate Mill owners bring you chocolate heaven.

All their chocolate is made on site and sold exclusively at the Mill. Sourcing the best local and international ingredients the Mill has selected the finest Belgian chocolate to create their all natural freshly hand-made chocolates.  

They have a store in the front of the kitchen, with a viewing window so you can see the production as it happens.

Maybe stop for a well earned indulgence at the cafe on-site, which we believe has a hot chocolate that may just give Koko Black a run for their money!

For more information visit www.chocmill.com.au

 Daylesford Sunday Market

The Daylesford Sunday Market is an old favourite. The stalls vary greatly, from fresh vegetables, to cakes, to clothes, to absolute junk (which Jay cannot resist).

The market has plenty of crafts too including hand made soaps, furniture, clothes and New Age.

While you are here, why not take a ride on the Heritage Tourist Train which ambles through this wonderful spa countryside.  There are regular 15 min round trips departing from the market every Sunday.  (Adults $5 Children $3)

 Docklands

The DocklandsSunday Market is a perfect finish for any of our tours.

Set on the Docklands Waterfront, this market has many interesting Australian handcrafted goods and handmade furniture mixed in amongst the antique stalls and great views of the harbourside.  You can even bring your own treasures and talk to a professional to discover its origin and worth. (FREE SERVICE)

Take advantage too of the many restaurants and bars along the waterfront and maybe take a flight on the Southern Star Observation Wheel.

♦♦ Nb. The wheel is currently not in operation due to damage during the heat wave in January 2009.

 Flemington Racecourse

In association with Craft Market's Australia (CMA) this market brings to you the best of regional Victorian produce and craft work. 

Conveniently located at Flemington racecourse this is where the country produce travels to town. Enjoy your visit sampling what's on offer and maybe wander to the racetrack to view where the world famous Melbourne Cup takes place - The race that stops a nation!

 Gasworks Farmers' Market

Gasworks Arts Park is a community arts precinct that is sited within the remaining walls of the South Melbourne gas production plant. The delightful parklands are surrounded by artists’ studios, theatre, galleries and workshops which are in constant use.

From across Victoria on the third Saturday of the month, around 50 stallholders bring a slice of rural life to the Gasworks Farmer's Market and create a unique and very personal shopping expedition.  Farmers’ markets reflect the true seasons of local fresh food and reconnect the two ends of the food chain; producer meets consumer direct.  Stallholders have a simple philosophy; that their goods are grown, made and known by those who sell them and that the quality of produce is of the utmost importance.

As well as the wonderful produce, there are plenty of delicious hot & cold food stalls to choose from as we stop to have a light lunch here.

 Gisborne

We have two markets for you to visit while at the picturesque village of Gisborne.  The larger being the Olde Time Market reputed to be one of the largest of its type in Victoria.  Up to 350 stalls covering all types of merchandise including crafts, local preserves and relishes, organic produce, clothing, jewellery, art and sculpture. 

Held on the same day is the Gisborne Village All Seasons Market, which has over 70 stalls and raises money for the local Oaks Nursing Home and Hostel.  There are a variety of goods, mostly crafts and plenty of cafes and shops to look at as it is held at the Village Shopping Centre.

 Hawthorn Makers Market

Established in 1979, the Hawthorn Craft Market is one of Melbourne’s longest running makers’ markets.  At a makers’ market you can purchase quality products lovingly handcrafted or produced by the stallholder direct to you.

The Hawthorn Craft Market boasts around 100 stalls per month selling quality hand crafted wares and home grown produce.

You can take a rest from shopping here and visit the Hawthorn Craft Market's Cafe de' Market located in the sunken lounge area in the Hawthorn Town Hall.  Enjoy a delicious light lunch or a sensational snack.

 Healesville Racecourse Harvest & Craft Market

This energetic market in association with Craft Markets Australia (CMA) brings together over 300 talented stallholders who have enormous pride in their work and take pleasure in providing patrons with an amazing market experience.

Culinary delights include savouries, tasty pasta, freshly brewed coffee, freshly squeezed fruit juices, home style baking and exquisite handmade chocolates.  Look out for innovative outdoor furniture and plants and unique artwork and crafts. All meticulously made by local artists

Be inspired by the eclectic mix of textures, materials and surfaces that make up a huge range of stylish products made from original designs.

Your weekend would not be complete until you experience the colour, atmosphere, excitement and great value of a quality endorsed Craft Markets Australia.

 Mill Market

This Daylesford Mill Market is housed in the old Daytex factory and is Australia's largest collection of antiques, collectables and retro fashion under one roof.  Think Chapel St Bazaar and multiply by a thousand  (well ok, 80,000 square feet across its two locations, the other smaller one being in Geelong).

Market Tours recommends that the serious browser of retro fashion and memorabilia doesn't miss out on this tour, because there is a seriously large amount of goods on display. 

 Mornington Racecourse

Mornington is one of the Peninsula's most appealing coastal towns and its famous Racecourse Market has been a monthly highlight since 1994.

This popular market showcases the work of talented local craftsmen and the produce of its market gardens and country kitchens. Youll find around 300 stalls offering everything from fresh produce and home baked breads, jams and preserves to hand blown glassware and beautiful leatherwork.

As with all markets in association with Craft Markets Australia (CMA), Mornington is no exception when it comes to their simple philosophy, "...everything sold at our markets has to be fresh, good value and above all great quality."

 Queen Victoria Market

Queen Victoria Market is Victoria's premier open-air market. It's a thriving and vital place pulsating with life. The friendly competition between stallholders, and their concern for customers, is what gives the Market its Old World charm.

The vibrant, cosmopolitan atmosphere of this historic site has endeared the Market to Melburnians for 130 years. The Market is probably best known for its huge variety of fresh produce with the many delicatessen stalls a must for product sampling.

The remainder of the Market is used for variety and speciality goods.   Weekends are more popular for this category as the hustle and bustle of the weekday Market gives way to a more relaxed and leisurely day. We recommend you grab a drink (ask 'The Oracle' where the best coffee is) and try the popular Spanish doughnuts while listening to one of the many live musicians playing at the outdoor cafe area.

 Rose St.

Situated in the heart of eclectic Fitzroy, The Rose St. Artists' Market is a unique outlet where emerging artists and designers can showcase their work to Melbourne without high retail and gallery commissions. Roughly based on similar projects in London, Berlin and in particular the DUMBO Collective; a market set up by artists under the Brooklyn Bridge in New York.

The Rose St. Artists' Market utilises a former junkyard in the back streets of Fitzroy to display the work of up to 70 artists and designers each week, some emerging and some more established.Since its inception, The Market has gained the reputation of being one of Melbourne's hidden treasures, wowing people with the high quality of work on offer.

 Royal Botanic Gardens Market

Set amongst the magnificent backdrop of the beautiful Royal Botanical Gardens and its historic buildings, this market offer a unique experience for both stallholders and shoppers with music, culinary delights and exclusive products, which have been especially crafted, produced or inspired by plants and/or gardens.

Products include horticultural displays, water features, jewellery, garden ornaments, handbags, fashion, plants, artwork, sculpture, photography, healthy produce, to name a few.

This market keeps to around 100 stallholders to maintain the intimate, boutique feel which compliments the existing ambience of the Gardens.

 St. Andrews

Every Saturday, arising from the dawn mist and fresh scent of eucalyptus, to the laugh of kookaburras and the ring of bellbirds, the St. Andrews Mechanics Hall Reserve, opposite the famous St. Andrews Pub, comes alive with the colour and vibrancy that is another joyous market day.

Check out the great clothes and jewellery for something funky and definitely different.  Find a fascinating book that you just can't put down. The artists and craftspeople create exquisite pieces!  Wander the alleys to seek out treasures from all over the globe.

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Have a tea in the chai tent and soak up the atmosphere - maybe meet someone interesting and have an extraordinary conversation!  Then enjoy the music - drumming, didgeridoos, guitars, singing, and dancing - join in if it takes your fancy.

 St. Kilda Esplanade

Every Sunday since 1970, The Esplanade Market in St Kilda has been the destination for those searching for something special, somewhere special.

Established as an outlet for local artists, there are now nearly 200 of Victoria’s best artists and craftspeople displaying and selling their work direct to the public.

A favourite destination with locals and tourists alike who appreciate the diverse and unique range of quality handmade artworks made from wood, glass, paper, resin, recycled materials and so much more. The various styles and types of art are collectable, functional, beautiful, original, and make great gifts.

The Esplanade Market is where you have the opportunity to meet and chat directly with the makers.  Oh, and its also right next to Acland St where you can get great coffee and an amazing range of European cakes (Jay's favourite is the one of a kind giant, fruit rum baba).

 Werribee

Few things are more enjoyable than browsing around one of Victoria's very best craft markets.  The Werribee Racecourse Market in association with Craft Markets Australia, ensures everything sold has to be fresh, home-made, good value and above all great quality.

Start Christmas shopping early with a choice selection of Jewellery, clothing, Manchester of various textures and colours and giftware to suit a wide range of tastes and homes. For the discerning green thumb, a vibrant range of plant life and fresh cut flowers only add to the colour and ambience of the market.

Whether you are looking for a really different gift, the freshest farm produce or simply want to stimulate your senses, the Werribee Racecourse is a must visit.

 Williamstown

Williamstown Craft Market was established some 25 years ago and continues to be an entertaining outing for all to enjoy with around 100 outdoor stalls on the waters edge.

Sit under the trees and enjoy the bay view, taste the delights of the many food vendors and kick back and enjoy the live music.

All items sold at Williamstown Craft Market are handmade or homegrown. The person selling the item, made the item - so there will always be a friendly face, fully knowledgeable of your purchase.

 Williamstown Festival

In the 31 years of The Williamstown Festival 500,000 people have been drawn to its Commonwealth Reserve to engage with the community, hear music, dance, perform, take advantage of local traders and market stalls, admire the view across the Bay, marvel at the history of the area, and witness the jaw dropping, fun-filled, family friendly Mainstage, Opening Ceremony and annual Cannon Firing.

The 2009 festival is inspired by the historic Nelson Place Message Tree used by both local Indigenous communities and early Sailors to the area.  Forming an important meeting point of indigenous and maritime history, the tree is symbolic of the importance of diverse communities coming together and having a voice and a place to be heard.

 Yarra Valley Farmers' Market

Founded over 10 years ago the Yarra Valley Regional Farmers' Market is held in the Historic Barn at Yering Station Vineyard.  This Farmers' Market features produce made and grown by some of the regions' best producers.

Speak to the producer whilst purchasing fresh seasonal fruit, juices and vegetables, locally baked bread, biscuits, pies and fudge, jams and preserves, cheeses, coffee, pasta, locally grown flowers, olives, eggs, honey, meat and much more.

We allow time on the tour to also stop here for lunch, where we recommend venturing up the staircase above the Cellar Door to Matt's Bar - surrounded by stunning views, wonderful wines, freshly prepared seasonal produce and cheese platters, as well as excellent coffee. 

Check out their latest menu, specialising in shared plates designed by chef Colin Swalwell.

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 Yarrawood

The picturesque Yarrawood Estate is a family owned and operated vineyard established in 1997, only 3km north of the Yarra Glen township.  On the second Sunday of the month they hold the Yarrawood Market - a boutique produce, art, and craft market.

Not only can you sample the very best fresh produce of the Yarra Valley region, we invite you to have lunch here, sit back with a glass of wine, a cup of coffee and take in the uninterrupted and simply awesome views.