10 of the best farmers markets to explore in NSW

Q: How many farmers markets are there in NSW?

There are hundreds of farmers markets all over NSW. Some of the most popular ones are the Yamba Farmers and Produce Market, Orange Farmers Market, Mudgee Farmers Market, Kiama Farmers Market, Avoca Beachside Markets and SAGE Farmers Market Moruya.

Q: Does Sydney have a farmers market?

Yes, there are many farmers markets in Sydney. Read more about them here .

Q: Why should you buy from a local farmers market?

At a farmers market you can buy fresh, seasonal produce directly from the farmers and growers. This could be fruit and vegetables, free range eggs, pasture-raised eggs, honey, preserves, olive oil, cheese, baked goods and more.

Upgrade your pantry and buy direct from local growers, shop sustainably and buy seasonal fruit and vegetables. From Yamba, the Hunter Valley, the South Coast, Mudgee and more, these are the best farmers markets in NSW.

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Oct 2024 - 5 min read

Yamba Farmers’ and Producers Market

When: Every Wednesday from 7-11am
Where: Whiting Beach Carpark, Corner Clarence and Harbour streets, Yamba

Set on the edge of the Clarence River, the Yamba Farmers and Producers Market showcases the best of the surrounding Clarence Valley. With 45 permanent stallholders, you can pick up organic vegetables, pasture-raised pork, cheese, honey, free-range eggs and local spirits. The markets, framed by a tropical canopy, have a welcoming, community atmosphere with buskers, picnickers, barefoot children dancing and dogs happily taking in the smells.

Find more farmers markets on the North Coast:

Nimbin Farmers Market, Nimbin

Avoca Beachside Market

When: Fourth Sunday of the month 9-11am
Where: Heazlett Park Foreshore, Avoca Beach

Set on a grassy headland overlooking Avoca Lake and Avoca Beach, the award-winning Avoca Beachside Market is beloved by the tight-knit communities of the Central Coast. With more than 100 stalls, it’s the place for foodies, artists and musicians to gather each month to celebrate the bounty of the region. As well as seasonal produce, there’s live entertainment, food trucks, face painting and watersports just offshore with AquaFun Avoca Lake.

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Crowd shopping at the Avoca Beachside Markets, Avoca

Avoca Beachside Markets, Avoca - Credit: Fixx Events and Marketing Pty Ltd

Slow Food Earth Markets Maitland

When: First and third Thursday of the month 8.30am-1.30pm
Where: The Levee, High St, Maitland

The Slow Food movement was established in Italy in 1986 with the goal of ensuring everyone has access to good, clean and fair food. Now a global movement, its Earth Markets bring this philosophy to local communities. There’s just one in Australia: Maitland’s Slow Food Earth Market. All produce must meet the movement’s defining principles, be sourced from within a specified radius, and the producers must be on site themselves to meet the customers and share their knowledge. Fill your basket with heirloom vegetables, grass-fed meat, biodynamic bread, organic herbs and native spices.

Find more farmers markets in the Hunter Valley:

Wollombi Markets
The Valley Markets Singleton
Handmade in the Hunter Markets

Earth Market, Maitland

Kiama Farmers Market

When: Every Wednesday 3-6pm (2-5pm in winter)
Where: Coronation Park, Surf Beach, Kiama

In the pretty town of Kiama, you can shop for your weekly fruit and veg to the sound of waves crashing just metres away. The afternoon Kiama Farmers Market spreads out over a beachside park with more than 40 stalls from local farmers, growers and artisan producers selling meat, seafood, eggs, preserves, sweets and fresh flowers. There are organised games to keep the kids entertained while you shop, live music and lots of locals enjoying an evening picnic on the grass.

Find more farmers markets on the South Coast:

Kiama Farmer's Markets, Kiama

SAGE Farmers Market

When: Every Tuesday from 3pm
Where: Moruya Riverside Park

Born out of a not-for-profit group dedicated to food security and sustainability, the SAGE Farmers Market connects local producers with the community. The name stands for Sustainable Agriculture Gardening Eurobodalla and the market takes over the leafy Moruya Riverside Park each week. Look for local garlic, sourdough, Sapphire Coast seafood and biodynamic veg. But it’s about much more than just food, aiming to create a resilient local food community and to celebrate the importance of good-quality produce. A visit to the SAGE Farmers Market gives you an insight into the region and the people who live here.

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Couple shopping for fresh produce at the SAGE Farmers Market in Moruya, Batemans Bay

SAGE Farmers Markets, Moruya

Bermagui Growers and Makers Market

When: Every Thursday October to April from 3.30-5.30pm
Where: Bermagui Country Club, Tuross St, Bermagui

When the temperature rises and the days get longer on the Sapphire Coast, a charming farmers market pops up in the bustling seaside village of Bermagui. The Growers and Makers Market is bursting with everything from fruit and vegetables to truffles, preserves, honey and gin. The market is a stop on the Gourmet Coast Trail, a not-for-profit collective for food businesses from Batemans Bay to the Victorian border, established in the wake of the Black Summer bushfires.

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Stall holder gathering product at the Bermagui Growers and Makers Market, Bermagui

Bermagui Growers and Makers Market, Bermagui - Credit: Bermagui Growers and Makers Market Inc

Blackheath Growers Market

When: Second Sunday of the month 8am-12pm
Where: Blackheath Community Centre, Corner Great Western Hwy and Gardiner Crescent, Blackheath

Crisp mountain air, passionate producers and a local community of dedicated foodies have made the Blackheath Growers Market a success for more than 20 years. Browse over 60 stalls selling fresh fruit and veg, free-range eggs, meat, spices, oils, honey, cheese, nuts and baked goods. There’s also an impressive turnout from the local wineries, breweries and distilleries, so pick up some boutique gin or alcoholic kombucha for later.

Find more farmers markets in the Blue Mountains:

People sitting under the shade of the trees at Blackheath Growers Market, Blackheath

Blackheath Growers Market, Blackheath - Credit: Blue Mountains Visitor Information Centres

Kangaroo Valley Farmers Market

When: Second Sunday of the month 9am-1pm
Where: The Friendly Inn, Moss Vale Rd, Kangaroo Valley

This small, authentic market showcases the farmers of Kangaroo Valley, the Southern Highlands and the Shoalhaven region. It’s run by a local community garden group and encourages people to think about their food choices more sustainably and to connect directly with producers. That means you can buy fresh produce, meat, eggs, jams, pastries, olive oil and more that are both healthy and delicious.

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Couple enjoying a day at Moss Vale Showground Market, Moss Vale

Moss Vale Showground Market, Moss Vale - Credit: HiViZ Markets

Mudgee Farmers Market

When: Third Saturday of the month 8.30am-12.30pm
Where: Robertson Park, Market St, Mudgee

Everything on sale at the Mudgee Farmers Market is grown, sourced or made within a 100-mile radius of the town. You’ll get to meet the producers, learn how the farm-to-table bounty is grown and get an insight into the integral role agriculture plays in the local community. The market also hosts a community table each month where people can bring any excess produce they’ve grown to sell, swap or give to anyone in need.

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People browsing the Fine Foods Farmers' Market, in Mudgee

Mudgee Farmers' Market, Mudgee

Riverina Producers Market

When: Every Thursday 1.30-6pm
Where: Hammond Hall, Wagga Wagga Showgrounds

The Riverina is considered the Food Bowl of NSW, so you can expect top-quality produce at the region’s most famous farmers market. Held in Wagga Wagga and run by producers, you’ll find fruit and vegetables, meat, seafood, eggs, garlic, oil, preserves, baked goods and more on sale every week. Look out for local legends Corowa Distilling Co and Junee Licorice and Chocolate Factory.

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Baked goods available at the markets at Riverina Producers Market, Wagga Wagga

Riverina Producers Market, Wagga Wagga - Credit: Wagga Wagga Visitor Information Centre

Yarrawonga Farmers and Craft Market

When: Fourth Sunday of the month 8am-12.30pm
Where: Lake Mulwala Foreshore, Bank St, Yarrawonga

Sitting just across the border on the Victorian side of the Murray River, you’ll get to experience the bountiful produce of two states at the Yarrawonga Farmers and Craft Market. These rich agricultural regions grow a huge range of produce including stone fruit, citrus, nuts, olives, beef, lamb, cheese and wine. You can also buy Murray cod, native to the river that flows just alongside the market grounds.

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