What’s on this weekend? Markets!
Got nothing to do this weekend? Are you always hunting for a bargain? Dozens of markets are held throughout Newcastle and the Hunter every weekend, where you’ll most likely save some dollars and cents and pick up some great finds!
Newcastle City Farmers Markets
These handy stalls are where you can grab some fruit and vegetables. They run most Sundays from 8am-1.30pm at Newcastle Showground, Broadmeadow. You’ll find a bunch of organic and healthy products as well as having access to blacksmiths, jewellery makers, painters, photographers, toy makers, artists and more. And if you’re interested in organic food, there’s an Organic Food Market which takes place in Hunter Street Mall on Wednesdays through to Thursdays.
The first dedicated artisan market in Newcastle is a fortress of craft and creativity. On the first Sunday of every month, The Junction Public School hosts this market filled with a collection of bits and pieces, handmade with care. There, you may find some inspiration and some quirky additions for your house with printmaking, jewellery, design, handmade toys, fashion, photography and ceramics stalls. There is also delicious food, organic bread, coffee and plants for you to enjoy. Local musicians also play at the markets.
Beaumont Street in Hamilton is usually known for its high quality boutiques and abundance of cafes and restaurants. However, every Saturday, James St. Plaza hosts the ClockTower Markets, where you’ll find plenty of food, music, art, clothing, jewellery and a general array of knick knacks.
If you want to make your way out into the country this weekend, then head to the host of Australia’s biggest country market on the first Sunday of every month. For those with eclectic tastes, Maitland Market is the place to go. There’s a huge variety of memorabilia and collectables, including antiques, records, stamps, watches, furniture and bric-a-brac. There’s also food, arts and crafts and fashion; as well as hardware, gardening and home decorating stalls to make use of!
If you’re looking for something that runs every weekend head to the Morisset Mega Markets, Adamstown Lions Markets or the Parklea Markets. For something a little out of the ordinary, make your way to the Cherry Blossom Markets, which are on every second Saturday, or the Nelson Bay Craft Markets, on every second Sunday.
For a full list of all the local markets and their details, click here!
