Top Three Markets in and Around Coolum Beach

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Posted 2024-10-05 by Elaine ⇒ follow

Celebrate Coolum culture and community

The friendly beachside town of Coolum Beach can be found on the spectacular northern beaches of the Sunshine Coast. Offering a relaxing getaway, this seaside destination is popular with singles, couples and families, who are all on the lookout for that special weekend escape or an extended holiday away.

Point Perry in Coolum - Image: @visitsunshinecoast, @nics_mindset, @photobohemian via Visit Coolum FB

Only ten minutes from the Sunshine Coast Airport, visitors to Coolum Beach can indulge in the best that this region has to offer, without losing any of the tranquillity that makes Coolum so special.

The main beach in Coolum is patrolled by lifesavers and offers swimming and surfing all year round. Mount Coolum dominates the landscape and provides delightful 360-degree views of the coast.

For locals and holidaymakers, Coolum is a sought-after spot to visit any time of the year, with an array of top-notch experiences on offer, including a variety of unique markets, offering an insight into the local Coolum lifestyle. These markets offer foodies, fashionistas, savvy bargain hunters and admirers of fine, handcrafted products, unequalled locations to browse, chat with artisan stallholders and munch their way around the world with international cuisine, all whilst filling shopping bags with bargains and fresh goodness.

Second and Third Bay as well as the iconic Mount Coolum in the background - Image: @theverticalpixel via Visit Coolum FB

Discover a scenic country town or beachside gem as you trawl for kitchen bric-a-brac, reminisce over vintage flared jeans, choose a quirky souvenir for a much-loved aunt or gobble down an iced donut you’ve been drooling over.

Here are the top three markets in and around Coolum Beach, that will appeal to the young and the young-at-heart when visiting the charming beachside town of Coolum Beach.

SALTY SATURDAYS COOLUM BEACH
JACK MORGAN PARK (NEXT TO THE COOLUM BOWLS CLUB), COOLUM
EVERY 2ND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH, 3.00pm TO 8.00pm

Image: Salty Saturdays Coolum Beach FB

Salty Saturdays is more than just a market, it’s an event where locals and holidaymakers come together to celebrate Coolum culture and community. The family-friendly and community-focused Salty Saturdays provide a place and opportunity for local residents and holidaymakers to gather together to enjoy live music, free entertainment, delicious food and a licensed bar. Salty Saturdays also provides local businesses with a platform to showcase their products, network and to be directly involved with the community.

Held on the 2nd Saturday of the month - Image: Salty Saturdays Coolum Beach FB

Important Info:

Held on the 2nd Saturday of the month, from 3.00pm to 8.00pm

Live music and free entertainment

Bar and licensed area (Sandbar)

’Grom Zone’ - full of activities for children

Bring your family and friends along for a fun afternoon in the park and enjoy the sea, salt and sun of Coolum!

PLEASE NOTE (SEE BELOW) THAT THE SUNSHINE COAST COLLECTIVE MARKETS WILL NO LONGER BE OPERATING AT THE COOLUM LOCATION BUT WILL CONTINUE AT THE ALEX HEADS AND HOMEMAKER CENTRE IN MAROOCHYDORE, POP-UP LOCATIONS.

SUNSHINE COAST COLLECTIVE MARKETS
COOLUM PRIMARY SCHOOL OVAL, BARNS LANE, COOLUM BEACH
EVERY 4TH SUNDAY OF THE MONTH, 8.00am TO 12.00noon

An awesome spot for a Saturday catch-up - Image: Sunshine Coast Collective Markets FB

One of the most popular markets on the Sunshine Coast, the Sunshine Coast Collective Markets provides a grassroots platform for the local creative community to come together and showcase their craft to the Sunshine Coast and those visiting from afar.

Whether you are a maker, a designer or a shopper, this curated boutique market is the location to head to for quality over quantity. Artisans get to connect, encourage and inspire, creating an appealing space for the community to gather, drink great coffee, eat delicious food and gain inspiration from the artisans.

Lawn games to keep everyone entertained ... Image: Sunshine Coast Collective Markets FB

The Sunshine Coast Collective Markets are family and dog-friendly, with lawn games, live music and two playgrounds to keep your Sunday stress-free and super fun! There’s plenty of parking too.

PEREGIAN BEACH MARKETS
11 KINGFISHER DRIVE, PEREGIAN BEACH
1ST AND 3RD SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH, 7.00am TO 12.30pm

1st and 3rd Sunday of every month - Image: Peregian Beach Markets FB

A mere six kilometres from Coolum, visitors will discover the quaint coastal town of Peregian Beach. Well known for the variety of art, craft, up-cycled, recycled, created, designed, manufactured, handmade, homegrown, organic and fair trade, the Peregian Beach Markets is the location to experience it all!

Image: Peregian Beach Markets FB

Held on the first and third Sunday of every month, the Peregian Beach Markets is an awesome spot to pick up that perfect gift or new outfit, enjoy a relaxing massage or stock up your fridge and pantry basics. Spend the morning browsing the stalls, enjoying the live music, having a swim, walking along the beach and soaking up the local vibe of this relaxed beachside community. Bring your picnic blanket, your family plus your doggo and enjoy a day in the stunning village of Peregian Beach.