Ballina Missingham Farmers Market is on every Sunday, rain, hail or shine. Pick up fresh fruit, vegetables and other produce directly from the grower and fill your fridge with local produce. It’s a great place to have breakfast, watch some live music and soak up the laid-back riverside atmosphere. Where else would you rather be on a Sunday?
7 to 11am every Sunday at Missingham Park, Kingsford Smith Drive, Ballina.
Beachside market
Held quarterly during the NSW school holidays, the Byron Beachside Market focuses on people who ‘make, bake, sew and grow’, so expect a great deal of original art, ceramics, textiles, fashion and craft from local artisans. You will literally find something for everyone. There’s also live music, delicious food and of course the beach, which is just steps away.
Farmers galore
Started in 2002, by a handful of local farmers who wanted to be able to sell their produce directly to the public, Byron Farmer’s Market is the place to be seen on a Thursday morning. Kicking off at 7 and wrapping up at 11am, be sure to get there early to stock up on local seafood, meat, produce and bread.
It’s the perfect place for replenishing your fridge or picnic basket, and also features live music, excellent food and of course, friendly locals.
Twilight delight
The Byron Twilight Market at Railway Park takes place every Saturday at 4pm from October through to May. Although this is a smaller market, its focus is on arts and crafts, and you’ll find a range of stalls selling jewellery, leather goods, clothing and accessories.
Of course there is also live music and delicious food.
Byron community market
On the first Sunday of each month, the main street of Byron and surrounds is closed to traffic, as over 300 stalls sell just about anything you can imagine. With a range of global foods, produce, arts and crafts, live music and clothing galore, the Byron Community Market is a fun day out for the entire family, as you will literally find something for everyone.
For a day trip into the forested hinterland, drive 45 minutes west of Byron Bay to the Channon craft market, Australia’s oldest art and craft market. Held on the second Sunday of the month, this extravaganza of more than 250 stalls enjoys a serene setting, as you are surrounded by rainforest and mountains. There’s also plenty of excellent food and live entertainment to top off the experience.
The hinterland market circuit continues with the legendary Mullum Farmer’s Market, which showcases Mullum at its colourful best every Friday from 7am to 11am. Sit under fig trees in the lush foothills of Mt Chincogan, listen to music, sip organic coffee and devour piping-hot crepes. There’s also a dedicated play area for the kids, as well as regular workshops and special events throughout the year.
The Bangalow Market might just be the prettiest around. Its outdoor gatherings are held on the fourth Sunday of the month, and part of their success is the beautiful grounds the markets are held on, which are dominated by huge camphor laurel trees, which provide welcome shade and a magic forest atmosphere.
What’s more, a percentage of the market profit each month is distributed to Bangalow Community Groups on a rotating basis. With hundreds of stalls selling everything imaginable, as well as the quaint country atmosphere you’ll find in Bangalow, these markets are not to be missed.
