Farmers markets in NSW

Farmers markets on the coast

When you visit the South Coast of NSW, the hardest decision you have to make is where to point your market radar. Up and running on the second Sunday of the month is the Foragers Market in Bulli, where you can pick up homemade hot sauce and heirloom tomatoes, and then browse stalls helmed by artisans and creatives. Meanwhile, Berry Farmers’ Market is a great place to stock up on plants and herbs, before refuelling on tasty global cuisine (the stall selling Vietnamese street food is popular). Shop with an ocean view at Kiama Farmers’ Market on Wednesday afternoons, and at Bermagui Growers and Makers Market on Thursdays over summer.

Kiama Farmers’ Market, Kiama

The hyper-local Sage Farmers Market – held every Tuesday at Riverside Park in Moruya – connects local producers with the community, and welcomes backyard growers to sell their excess produce alongside the region’s farmers. The market sells everything from Tilba milk to tapenade as well as fresh, seasonal vegetables from Old Mill Road Bio Farm.

SAGE Farmers Markets, Moruya

The Legendary Pacific Coast Drive stretches from Sydney to Brisbane, with atmospheric farmers markets positioned perfectly for when it comes time to refuel and stretch your legs. Newcastle Station Market is like the Central Coast in a mouthful. There are also farmers markets in Wauchope near Port Macquarie, as well as Grafton, Yamba, Lismore, Mullumbimby and Ballina.

Yamba Farmers and Producers Market, Yamba

Country farmers markets

Held on the first Saturday of the month, Leeton Farmers and Makers Market – located in the heart of Australia's food bowl in the Riverina region of the state – focuses on farm-to-fork production, from artisan cheeses to chestnuts. The Riverina Producers’ Market, each Thursday in Wagga Wagga, brings together local bakers, farmers and producers. Meanwhile, Dubbo Farmers Markets (on the first and third Saturday of every month) sees stallholders turn up rail, hail or shine.

Riverina Producers’ Market, Wagga Wagga

Head to the bi-monthly Armidale Farmers’ Market on Saturdays. This Northern Tablelands locale offers a taste of the region, whether that’s pungent (fresh garlic, anyone?) or perfumed (blooming flowers abound).

Combine a trip to Jenolan Caves with a visit to the Saturday Oberon Markets (come in season for truffles galore), or meet more than 60 producers at Blackheath Growers Market on the second Sunday of the month. 

In the far south of the state, Tilba Market transforms Big Hall at Central Tilba into a gastronomic paradise, every Saturday from 8am till noon.

Tilba Market, Tilba

Markets in wine country

As well as being Australia’s oldest wine region, the Hunter Valley is a much-loved destination for foodies. To get the whole Hunter Valley experience, visit markets such as the Slow Food Earth Market in Maitland. You can also pick up farm-fresh produce from more than 60 stalls at Orange Farmers Market, held every second Saturday.

Slow Food Earth Markets, Maitland - Credit: Maitland City Council

Mudgee is known for making excellent wine, but the region has plenty of other great produce, too ­– from cheese and honey to olive oil. The grounds of Robertson Park are transformed on the third Saturday of each month for the Mudgee Fine Foods Farmers Market. Everything at this event is grown and produced in the region.