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Narrabeen Village Markets are held by the water's edge of the beautiful Narrabeen Lakes on Sydney's Northern Beaches on the third Sunday of every month, the next markets being 15th August.
There's ... [more]
On the 1st of May, St Catherine's School in Waverley will be hosting its annual Magnolia Fair.
A popular event on the local calendar, it always attracts healthy crowds, and makes an interesting and... [more]
Foodies and music lovers alike will love the Manly World Food Markets, offering tasty treats and great entertainment every Friday from 5pm to 9pm in February and March.
"Experience some great inter... [more]
On the 6th of February, the 8th annual Berry Food & Wine Showcase will be held in the southern NSW town of Berry.
This will arguably be the standout event of the long-running Berry Show, which will... [more]
Following last year's success, Planet Ark invites Australia to participate in the Big Aussie Swap during National Recycling Week from November 9 to 15.
Councils around Sydney will be hosting public... [more]
When the Commodores (or perhaps Faith No More depending on how you like your Sundays), sang “I’m easy like Sunday morning” they could have been referring to Sunday’s at Marrickville Organic Food and ... [more]
Cheapskates- listen up! On September the 19th, CarriageWorks will be hosting a wonderful clothing/music/book exchange.
As the website explains, "Rethreads is the ultimate shopping experience for ba... [more]
If you don’t want to spend this spring/summer season looking like a fashion victim then you must get down to the Rocks Markets this weekend.
To celebrate the start of spring, the much-loved Rocks... [more]
When you’re looking for unique gifts or a fun day for the family, there’s nothing like a stroll through an art and craft market. It’s even better when you find one without the bustling crowds, like th... [more]
The country town of Orange is a four hours’ drive from Sydney. But that car trip has been cut short for you with Orange bringing its food, wine, art and music to you. And all the travelling you’ll hav... [more]
So, you’ve got a whole bunch of junk you want to offload, but you’re unwilling or unable to put on a garage sale? The solution is to rent a stall at one of the city’s many weekend markets and flog it ... [more]
August in Sydney has become synonymous with the Sydney Design Festival , showcasing local and international design for 13 years.
A more recent, but very popular event on the Festival’s calendar is... [more]
If you haven't yet discovered the fresh seasonal produce, relaxed community atmosphere and delights of your local farmers' market, you must. They're springing up all over Australia - and the world for... [more]
Wearing pre-loved clothes was once only considered by the under-privileged but over the years vintage stores have become a hub for fashionstas to look for that unique piece to add to their wardrobe.
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If the women who run My Sister’s Wardrobe have their way, just as the 70s are known for swapping wives (and husbands), the new millennium will be remembered for a different kind of swapping – clothes ... [more]
Regardless if you’re a Harry Potter type or more of a Jane Austin, there’s no better way to deal with miserable weather than snuggled up on the couch with a good book and a hot drink.
With winter... [more]
During a GFC a girl has to do what a girl has to do when she feels the strings of her purse tightening. With an insatiable appetite for sartorial pleasure the true fashionista will manage to find a w... [more]
The Manly Fair Trade Market is on this Saturday from 9am to 4pm at the Manly Council Forecourt on Belgrave St.
Here are some photos from previous Manly Fair Trade Markets:
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The Rocks Market is held each Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 5pm on Playfair and George streets, close to the CBD.
It's a well established and large market (over 150 stalls) which has recently ex... [more]
The Eveleigh Farmers’ Market is held each Saturday from 8am to 1pm in the fantastic (and heritage-listed) Eveleigh Market which is an old renovated wharehouse-shed in Darlington.
The market opened ... [more]
The Chinatown Night Market is held every Friday from 4pm to 11pm in Dixon St between Goulburn and Hay.
Chinatown is a great place to visit in its own right with many interesting restaurants to be f... [more]
On the first Sunday of every month (including this Sunday) the St Ives Heritage Craft Fair is held at the St Ives Showground, from 9am to 3pm.
This fair is quite unique in that it only caters to Au... [more]
The Leichardt Organic Food and Farmers' Market is held each Saturday from 8am until 1pm in the grounds of the Orange Grove Public School, on the corner of Perry Street and Balmain Road.
Technically... [more]
The Rozelle Markets are held each Saturday and Sunday in the grounds of Rozelle School from 9am until 4pm.
From humble beginnings back in 1991 these markets have grown over the years into one of th... [more]
Night markets can provide a relaxing evening when combined with dinner at a cafe or restaurant, and the Bondi Beach Night Market is no exception with lots of good restaurants nearby.
The Bondi Mark... [more]
The Double Bay Growers Markets are back for 2009 this Saturday the 21st of February in Guilfoyle Park, Double Bay.
Held on the 3rd Saturday of every month (except January) from 9am to 1pm, the mark... [more]
The Pyrmont Growers Market has grown from it's inception in 1999 to be one of the largest and best organic and local producer markets in Sydney.
It now boasts over 85 stalls selling everything from... [more]
The Kirribilli Vintage Quarter Markets are held on the 2nd Sunday of each month from 9am to 3pm in Bradfield Park on Milsons Point.
It features over 100 different stalls focusing on:
"...vintage... [more]
If you are a seafood fan (or just like a really good fish and chips) then you should visit the Sydney Seafood Market in Blackwattle Bay.
It's the second largest (in terms of variety) seafood market... [more]
The Chinese New Year Markets will be in full swing over three days this weekend in Belmore Park from Friday the 23rd until Sunday the 25th.
The markets are part of the Chinese New Year Celebrations... [more]
The world famous (well maybe) North Sydney Noodle Market gets the woks heated up every Friday night during summer (October to April) from 5.30pm until 10.30pm in the Civic Centre Park, North Sydney.
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On the third Saturday of every month the Northside Produce Market springs to life on Miller St in North Sydney between Ridge St and McLaren St.
Between 8am and 12 noon over 60 stall-holders sell al... [more]
Paddy's Markets are housed on the bottom floor of a multi story shopping complex in Haymarket next to the Sydney CBD.
In a city which lacks anything to compare to the Queen Victoria Markets in Melb... [more]
Every Sunday from 9am to 5pm the Sydney Opera House Markets are held on the Opera House forecourt.
There are around 40 stalls in the market consisting of Sydney-based artists and crafts people.
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The Vanity Fair Vintage Markets take place once per month, including this Saturday the 13th of December, at the
Leichhardt Town Hall on the corner of Norton and Marion Streets, from 10am to 4pm.
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The Rocks is hosting Markets by Moonlight every Friday this month.
Summer is a great time to visit the Rocks as it has some of the best alfresco dining in Sydney. The outdoor markets just add to t... [more]
The Glebe markets reflect the character of the area. A little bit more organic, home-grown, and hippie than your average market, and that's a good thing. It's Saturday markets Glebe style!
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If you find yourself in Manly on the weekend make sure you have a looksee around the Manly Arts & Craft Market.
There are enough stalls to keep you entertained for an hour or two and you'll find ev... [more]Categories Useful Tags |
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If you planning a dinner party, having the family around or just want to cook up a storm on the weekend the best place to buy good quality, fresh from the farm produce is Paddy's Market.
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Essentially a neighbourhood garage sale on steroids, the Trash & Treasure market features a very eclectic range of new and secondhand goodies.
Though Sydney appears to be getting the short end of t... [
The North Side Produce market is having its 10th birthday this month and there will be some extra goings-on at the market to celebrate.
Northside Produce Market the second oldest produce market in ... [