Warrandyte Riverside Market

Warrandyte Riverside Market

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Posted 2019-10-08 by Neil Follettfollow
The is just that, a market along the banks of the Yarra River which flows through Warrandyte.


There is a wide riverside walk and both sides of this walk are filled with 180 stalls, covering several hundred metres in length.


It is certainly the largest market in the Eastern suburbs and the 180 stalls can provide you with almost everything you require of a market and then some.


It is a farmers market, a food market, a plant market, a flower market, a craft market and an entertainment market all in the one location.


Several stalls were selling a large range of fresh fruit and vegetables.


Flowers, plants, shrubs and native wildflowers were all available from several stalls as were cut flowers.




I have never seen so many food stalls in one market. Whatever your tastes, you would be catered for. Many of the food stalls were cooking their goodies while you watched. Gnocchi, dim sims, spring rolls and samosas were all available.

An unusual one for me was the stall selling freshly made
Gozleme, which is a traditional Turkish flatbread with various fillings. It was very popular.


Calamari and prawns was another speciality food outlet, all freshly cooked. Pies, pasties and quiches were available as were fresh meats and smallgoods.


Produce wasn't overlooked with eggs, honey, preserves and even wine tasting.


A constant queue was at the egg & bacon rolls, burgers and hotdogs outlet.


Needless to say all the coffee vendors were kept very busy, especially during the morning coffee fix rush.


There were many artisans displaying their handicrafts. Jewellery, cushions, flower pots, candles and many others were on offer. Keith from Toymakers of Eltham proudly displayed his handcrafted timber products for children.


An unusual product was Sarah's Ruler Growth Charts, which are two metre high rulers to chart children's growth. Much better than pencil marks on the walls.


Olga of Olways Pets is an artist specialising in pet portraits. Many of her works were on display and we could watch her working on her art. Apart from Olga's painted dogs, there were numerous real ones enjoying the morning out with their owners.


Admission to the market is free and there is limited off-road parking adjacent to the market at $2-00, but you would need to be early to gain a spot. A better option is one of the many off-street parking bays, or along the main street. This will give you the added benefit of a beautiful walk along the Yarra River pathway to the market.


Entertainment was not forgotten. Five buskers, spread out along the market displayed their talents. There was a guitarist who slightly amplified sounds were very easy listening. Another sung, a violinist played and two teenage girls sang.


Children were catered for with a puppet show, which delighted the little ones. Reminiscent of the old Punch and Judy puppet shows, which would probably be banned these days as being too violent.


Always a children's favourite was face painting.


Most markets would have hundreds of people passing through on a good day. Warrandyte River Market has thousands. The market operates between 8.30am and 1.00 pm. on the first Saturday of the month. I arrived at 8.45 and it was crowded then.



Even if you don't buy anything it is a good morning out, for both you and your dog.

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