Held on the first Sunday of each month the Geelong Waterfront Makers & Growers Market takes place on the lawns of Steampacket Gardens. The market has become a popular tourist destination and favorite of locals who flock to the market for and often enjoy one of the other events happening on the waterfront or enjoying a coffee or a people watch at one of the many cafes stretching Western Beach Road.
The market has dozens of stalls selling some of best local produce from our region plus many delicious gourmet goods including jams, biscuits, breads, wines, cheeses, olive oils and sauces, not forgetting the most beautiful of fresh flowers. The market is a great place to get real organic vegetables direct from the farmer they taste just so good.
The market usually has a host of entertainment, you will usually be entertained by a solo act or small band, helping bring a festive atmosphere to the market. Kids are not forgotten there usually a jumping castle, face painting or sometimes a petting farm, and the Eastern Beach Express and Carousel are only steps away.
The Geelong Farmers and Growers Market is project supported by the Central Geelong Rotary Group and funds raised by running this market go in to helping many of their worthy projects.
So ditch the bland and uninteresting supermarket fruit and veggies and head down to the next market and pick up some real food. You will be impressed by the prices and the quality of the produce on sale. The market is also the perfect place to pick up that special one of a kind gift. The market usually runs between 10:00 AM 3:00 PM during the warmer months and finishes at 2:00 PM during Autumn and Winter.
Quickfacts
When: 1st Sunday of the Month, 10am to 2pm (Autumn/Winter) and 10am to 3pm (Spring/Summer)
Where: Steampacket Gardens, Geelong Waterfront.
Cost: Free Entry.
Contact: www.facebook.com/GeelongWM
