Byron Community Market

On the first Sunday of each month, the Main Beach foreshore is transformed with the Byron Community Market, uniting 300 stalls selling everything from crafts to global foods, vintage and fashion, plus a featured busker and face painting unique to each edition. Keep an eye out for the next big thing – cult labels like Spell and ROWIE got their start here.

Byron Community Market, Byron Bay - Credit: Byron Community Market

Byron Twilight Market

The Byron Twilight Market at Railway Park is a more intimate (but just as fun) incarnation of the monthly event, held every Saturday at 4pm from October through May with a particular focus in arts and crafts. Peruse stalls selling jewellery, leather goods, clothing and accessories, and listen to some local live music.

Byron Twilight Market, Byron Bay - Credit: Byron Twilight Market

Byron Farmers Market

Started in 2002 by a handful of local farmers who wanted to be able to sell their produce directly to the public, follow the lead of locals to the weekly Byron Farmers Market (every Thursday morning) – a shrine to regional fare, whether oysters and cheese, honey and bread. Your picnic hamper starts here.

Byron Farmers Markets, Byron Bay

Byron Beachside Market

Held quarterly during the NSW school holidays, the Byron Beachside Market focuses on people who ‘make, bake, sew and grow’, so expect lots of original art, ceramics, textiles, fashion and craft from local artisans. There’s also live music and some of the region’s famed health and wellness practitioners on-site. 

Byron Bay Beach Markets, Byron Bay - Credit: Byron Bay Beach Markets

Ballina Farmers and Producers Market

A favourite with the locals, the Ballina Farmers and Producers Market is the best way to do your weekly shop - buying fresh fruit, vegetables, and other produce directly from the grower - or simply a quaint place to enjoy breakfast while listening to live music under the shade of a tree by the Richmond River. On every Sunday, customers can talk to the farmers directly about their produce and methods.

Ballina Farmers and Producers Market, Ballina - Credit: Ballina Farmers and Producers Market

Bangalow Market

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 eleven 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.

Bangalow Market, Bangalow - Credit: Bangalow Market

Bangalow Farmers Market

Pick up the freshest local produce of the week at the Bangalow Farmers Market, held in Piccabeen Park every Saturday morning. There are around 40 stalls selling organic fruit and vegetables, nuts, flowers, cheese, oils, honey, wine, baked goods and more. You can bring your dog (on a lead), grab a coffee and breakfast, and mingle with the locals.

Bangalow Farmers Market, Bangalow - Credit: Bangalow Farmers Market

Mullum Farmers Market

The market circuit continues with the legendary Mullum Farmers 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. Kids enjoy a dedicated play area, too, and the market hosts regular workshops and special events throughout the year.

Mullum Farmers Market, Mullumbimby - Credit: Mullum Farmers Market

Channon Craft Market

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, surrounded by rainforest and mountains, with plenty of entertainment for young travellers.   

Channon Craft Market, Lismore - Credit: Lismore Nimbin Tourism

New Brighton Farmers Market

New Brighton is a tiny coastal village just north of Brunswick Heads. Its weekly farmer market pops up on Tom Kendall Oval every Tuesday morning, with around 30 stallholders selling local produce like seasonal fruit and vegetables, sourdough bread, eggs, milk, cheeses, tempeh, macadamias, olives, spices, coffee, honey and more. There’s also live music, weekly workshops and cooking demonstrations, and the fun Kiddies Plot with free arts and craft activities. As a not-for-profit venture, every dollar you spend goes to support farmers and the community.

New Brighton Farmers Market, New Brighton - Credit: New Brighton Farmers Market