Buh-bye lockdown! Take a nice long break, it’s on us.
While the Old Bus Depot Markets sadly remain shut, others have been ready and buzzing to get back to business. Other than the Fyshwick and Belconnen fresh food markets (which have remained open throughout lockdown), here are the Canberra markets you can look forward to returning to in the coming weeks.
Capital Region Farmers Markets
Saturdays 7-11.30am
EPIC, Flemington Rd, Mitchell
They’re welcoming back interstate farmers and growers, who bring with them the launch of this year’s cherry season this Saturday, 20 November. Marketgoers can look forward to cherry jam, cherry sauce, cherry sausages and rolled cherry stuffed lamb by Claystone Meats, as well as Sweet Amilia’s sour cherry jam tarts, made with jam straight from the orchards. Canberrans are cordially invited to stuff their cheeks with festive spirit.
Southside Farmers Market
Sundays 8-11.30am
Canberra College, 2 Launceston St, Phillip
After taking a two-week pause in August, Southside Farmers Market is back and has you covered for fresh spring produce. Wayne Skein, friendly market owner and apple farmer from Batlow, says the vendors are enjoying the markets coming back to life. “We’ve got music, busking, it’s a great place to meet up with your friends, enjoy a coffee and a breakfast of beautiful artisan breads and pastries.” Enjoy shopping for farm-fresh produce.
Haig Park Village Markets
Sundays 9am to 2pm
Haig Park, Braddon
The fellas at Haig Markets are determined to run rain, hail, or shine – even opening for click and collect in the park during lockdown. Now they welcome you and your picnic rug back, “there is no better way to spend your Sunday!” One vendor you can look forward to seeing is Nat from the Happy Uterus, who’s selling her game changing, endo-friendly products on 5 and 19 December.
Canberra Kids Market
Sunday 28 November 10am-3pm
Fitters Workshop, Printers Way, Kingston
The official Canberra Markets are back too, including the marketplace designated to quality kids’ items for your zero to 12-year-old. Phew, just in time for Christmas. You can find clothes, toys, baby care, prams, cots, strollers, bassinettes, car seats, and more. They also sell party supplies, for your upcoming holiday celebrations.
Kangara Waters Christmas Market
Saturday 4 December 8am-1pm
Kangara Waters Retirement Village, 2 Joy Cummings Place, Belconnen
This is a special sort of Christmas market, entirely stocked with handmade goods by the retirees of Kangara Waters. Resident baker, Margaret was beaming with excitement to see marketgoers again, after taking a break last year due to Covid restrictions. “Because of lockdown, we’ve had plenty of time to make lovely things!” You can be sure to find unique handmade gifts, like hand-painted porcelain art, knitted baby blankets, Japanese Christmas cards and artwork, jewellery, bags, homemade cakes, and other Christmas treats. Bring your coin purse, this market is cash sales only.
Dairy Road Market
Sunday 5 December 12pm-5pm
1 Dairy Rd, Fyshwick
Before they return to their regular first Sunday of the month schedule (starting February 2022) the Dairy Road Market is sweeping in before Christmas with their local community of vendors. Expect at the fete: Wine tastings by Cellar Door, a selection of art and crafts by CraftACT, works from the Molonglo Art and Objects Collection, local produce, handmade objects, secondhand clothing, music by DJ Mark Mallett, and play for all ages. Tickets are $12, including a Cellar Door stemless wine glass, and you can book them right here. Under-18s attend for free.
Canberra Fashion Market
Sunday 19 December 10am-3pm
Fitters Workshop, Printers Way, Kingston
Or as it is now known, the Canberra Fashion, Food, and Wine Market. Newly homed and just as attractive (to us at least), frequenters of this market have uncovered absolute treasures, from the likes of Dior, Armani, and Jimmy Choo. For 20 years now, the Canberra Fashion Market has been a vehicle for sustainable fashion, recycling quality, stylish clothing that is too good to bin.
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