Discover the Best Illawarra Markets: Your Ultimate Guide to Wollongong & South Coast NSW Markets

Are you googling “Local Markets Near Me“? We have THE best markets in Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama, Nowra and Shoalhaven areas. Here at What’s On in Wollongong, we showcase diverse markets including Food, Artisan, Farmers, Craft and Vintage and more. Here are our top 20 Illawarra markets below. Or, find Illawarra or Wollongong Market today or this weekend here.

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Bulli Village Market

Bulli Village Market is a destination market located in the Northern suburbs of Wollongong, 2 mins drive from our beautiful coastline. This market is held on the Second Sunday every month from 9am – 2pm. Click here for a list of all upcoming market dates.

What an awesome time of year ahead! Bulli Village Market always a great destination market day for the whole Family plus your fur babies. WE LOVE DOGS! This market location has lots of indoor and outdoor space to laze away Sunday arvos with us. Pony rides, Face painter, airbrush tattooist, a cool sandpit for the kids to enjoy out on the green. Amazing market foods plus some of the best artisans the region has to offer at Bulli Village Market.

New stalls coming each market. Hungarian Pastry Kurtos, plus Mr Booch Kombucha gelato! Vegan, gluten & dairy free.

Amazing market food, Vietnamese, Dumplings, Mexican, Gozleme, Samaras Mediterranean, Columbian foods, Baguettes plus delicious donuts, baked breads and gluten free desserts.

Everything from Shabby sheik furniture, too Vintage & Vinyls at Bulli Village Market. Loads of extra parking money raised via gold coin donation for local charity.

The Albion Park Community Hub Market

The Albion Park Community Hub Market is a vibrant and fun event for the whole family that runs on the first Sunday of every month at Centenary Hall, Albion Park.

They aim to provide a unique shopping experience with over 40 local stallholders offering a large variety of goodies for sale, such as tasty treats, plants, handmade crafts, unique gifts, including jams and sauces, honey, chocolate coated strawberries, cupcakes, model cars, fresh flowers, clothing and accessories + much more. Kids art and craft, facepainting, local homemade treats, hair braiding and henna tattooing also available on some market days.

This market also supports local artists and small businesses to showcase their beautiful products and services to our local communities. Free entry for everyone and disabled access is available.

Upcoming market dates:

• Sunday 1 December – Mega Indoor Xmas Market in Shellharbour – event details here
• Sunday 1 January, 2025 – click here for more 2025 market event dates.

The Wollongong Makers Market

The Wollongong Makers Market showcases the creative talents of our local artists and artisans, with one-of-a-kind handmade wares of exceptional quality with over 100 stalls. This market is run twice a year – stay up to date with their next market dates via their FB page here.

This UPbeat artisan market is Wollongong’s handmade shopping precinct, providing a diverse range of individually designed goods of exceptional quality in time for the Christmas season. Choose from fine silver jewellery, ceramics, glassware, woodwork, paintings and prints, photography, macrame, crochet and sewing, candles and scents plus so much more. There will also be live jazz and delicious and exciting international food vans available too!

This UPmarket event is a free event with free parking on the Campus grounds. You can also ride or walk the cycle way along Squires Way.

BrickCon Wollongong – A LEGO Fan Event, Saturday 16 Nov – Sunday 17 Nov

Calling all LEGO® fans! For the first time ever, BrickCon Wollongong is coming to the Illawarra, and it’s set to be an amazing weekend filled with creativity, fun, and LEGO® magic! 

Join us for a spectacular display of incredible LEGO® creations from talented builders that will amaze and inspire people of all ages. From awe inspiring castles to intricate models and everything in between, there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re a dedicated builder or just love the brick, this event promises to be a fun day out for the whole family – grab your tickets early so you don’t miss out! Tickets only $10 each and kids U4 are FREE!

What to expect:

• Junior Builders Program – with the opportunity for kids aged 9-16 to have their own creations on display! See www.facebook.com/SydLUG for more details or learn more/register here.
• A wide variety of stunning LEGO® builds and exhibits
• Interactive building zones for kids and adults alike
• Awesome LEGO® raffles
• Kids face painting from Little Chick Designs (gold coin donation)
• LEGO® Retailers selling a range of new, rare & retired sets, minifigures, bricks & pieces to complete your collection
• + so much more!

Fashion Frenzy Illawarra – Sunday 17 November

Don’t miss Fashion Frenzy Illawarra’s final pop-up of the year on Sunday, November 17, at the Dapto Ribbonwood Centre! Thousands of pre-loved and new items for just $5 each – from clothes to shoes and accessories in sizes 6-16+.

Experience guilt-free shopping that empowers women on their journey to financial independence through Dress for Success Illawarra.

Session Times:

• Session 1: 10:30am – 1:30pm; $20 entry (includes 2 free items!)
• Session 2: 12:00pm – 1:30pm; $10 entry (includes 2 free items!)
• Clearance Sale: 2:00pm – 3:30pm; $5 entry (all items 2 for $5!)

Find brands like Cue, Decjuba, Sheike, and more! Grab your tickets now.

Berry Village Market

Berry Village Market is on the fourth Sunday of the month and is set in the grounds of Berry Bowling Club. Click here for a list of all upcoming market dates.

What you will find!

• Over 80 boutique specialty stalls coming.
• There will also be a splash of retro and collectables and Vinyls & quality repurposed books.
• Something for your fur babies, a must. Please bring them along
• Mr Booch Kombucha gelato Plants, fresh flowers, organic produce, bagels, croissants ,olives, gourmet organic oils, homemade jams, relish & BBQ sauces, honey & mead, BBQ essentials.
  Gin, wine & salami tastings.
• Come down for lunch we have Ola, Chola, South American food truck, amazing avo & feta bruschetta, and gourmet toasties, Columbian street foods,Turkish Gozleme, great coffee, freshly made real lemonade and decedent donuts. Bakers Chemistry with their range of gluten free breads and baked goods, charcoal breads and pumpkin, Blueberry muffin. Yummy Luv U More Pastries & Breads, bagels, focaccia, croissants.
• Live music on the green, with indoor and outdoor seating.
• Bring a picnic blanket and enjoy the market atmosphere.
• Full club facilities with ATM machine.
• Dog friendly.
• Disabled parking areas

Bring a picnic blanket and enjoy the market atmosphere. Live music on the green areas, indoor and outdoor seating on the global green.

Bundanon Artists & Makers Christmas Market 2024 – Saturday 7 December

The inaugural Bundanon Artists and Makers Market will bring together a curated lineup of stallholders sharing a wide range of high quality, handmade products. Held on Sat 7 Dec, 10am – 4pm. They’ve got your gift giving sorted this year. Come together and support our creative community just in time for the festive season! Learn more here.

Moss Vale Showground Market

The Moss Vale Showground Market is set in the grounds of the Iconic Moss Vale Showground (16 Illawarra Highway, Moss Vale) on the third Sunday of each month (excluding the dates that fall from January through March) from 9am – 2pm – click here for upcoming market event dates.

This market will feature many local artisans with handmade craft, jams, relishes, soaps, candles, giftwares, quality collectibles, plants and more. The miniature train rides running throughout the day on every market day. Come down wander through the grounds grab a coffee, freshly baked breads, street foods, pastries, fresh flowers every market day. Bring a picnic blanket with you so as to make the most of your day with us. We are a dog friendly market.

This market aims to please everyone and accommodates with public toilets and plenty of parking. We also love fur babies, so bring your 4-legged babies on a leash. The Moss Vale Rotary have joined our market and are raising much needed funds via gold coin donation at the main gate and will also be operating their canteen on each market day. All of the funds raised will go to help build community infrastructure in the Moss Vale area.

The Bundanoon Makers Market

The Bundanoon Makers Market is held on the 1st and 3rd Sunday every month from 8.30am to 2pm (excluding January).

• The 1st Sunday the market is located within the Bundanoon Public School on Church Street.
• The 3rd Sunday market is held within the Bundanoon Memorial Hall centrally in our village on Railway Parade.

The market is a quality market for makers, bakers and growers from the Southern Highlands – and is totally worth the 1-hour drive from the Illawarra! Come up for a drive, enjoy the country lanes and perhaps take the time to walk one of the trails in the Morton National Park.

The market is held undercover, with music, excellent food for breakfast & lunch – and all in the charming village of Bundanoon. Learn more here.

Greenplan Plant Sales – 3rd Friday of the month – Wollongong Botanic Garden

Make your garden greener by picking up some gems from the Botanic Garden’s Plant Sales!

• Large range of native ground covers, grasses, trees and shrubs suited to local conditions
• Great selection of exotic plants grown by our garden volunteers
• All plants are high quality, most propagated at the Botanic Garden Nursery
• Great value! As a Council service, the plant prices are subsidised
• Expert horticulturalists are on hand to help you select the right plants for your unique garden needs

Monthly plant sales are held on the third Friday of the month from 7.30am to 2.30pm at the Garden’s Nursery – 65 Northfields Avenue in Keiraville. Please note: The nursery entrance is separate to the Garden’s entrance on Murphys Avenue. Learn more here.

Event Dates:

• Friday 15 November 2024
• Friday 17 January 2025
• Friday 21 February 2025
• Friday 21 March 2025
• Friday 16 May 2025
• Friday 20 June 2025

The Georgia Rose Boutique Market

Browse the ever-evolving collaboration of artisan stalls, boutique retailers, local makers & emerging brands at the regions newest market, The Georgia Rose Boutique Market.

Trading the last Sunday of the month, 10am to 3pm, with a special Christmas Market held 22 – 23 December. The stunning backdrop of the Shell Cove Marina, combined with the incredible restaurants of The Waterfront Dining Precinct, creates the perfect place to catch up with friends, enjoy a stroll and browse the stalls. Chill out on the lawn, soak up the sun and enjoy your Sunday! Learn more here.

Illawarra’s Mega Indoor Christmas Market

Expect a fun filled family market day, Sunday 1 December, 10am – 3pm at Shellharbour City Stadium at the Christmas Mega Market. There’s 135 of the BEST market stalls offering a diverse range of goods and services for your Christmas shopping enjoyment. Indoor market + lots of parking!

Santa will be attending for you to take your FREE Santa photos against our beautiful backdrop, FREE Christmas craft activities for the kids, Wollongong Harmony Chorus will be singing Christmas carols on the day to create a magical Christmas atmosphere, mouth-watering food Vendors and on-site cafe to satisfy your cravings, fresh fairy floss, delicious ice cream, candy and more…

• Gold coin entry
• Children under 12 FREE
• Learn more here

Crown Street Night Food Market, every Thursday night in Wollongong

Crown Street Night Markets is a lively weekly night market held weekly on Thursdays from 5-9 pm. It is full of local and international foods, drinks, and sweets. With live music and a great atmosphere! Vegans and vegetarians are also catered for here. The markets are located at 200 Crown Street, Wollongong (near the amphitheatre).

Market dates: every Thursday from 5-9 pm.

Crown Street Markets, every Friday in Wollongong

As day dawns, Friday turns the Thursday night markets into the Crown Street (daytime) Markets; with local designers and fresh produce on offer, there are so many stalls to explore. It is located in the same location as the night markets (200 Crown Street, Wollongong, near the amphitheatre). Stallholder info can be found here.

Market dates: every Friday from 9-3 pm.

Nan Tien Health and Wellbeing Market, Unanderra

On the first Saturday of each month, the Nan Tien Temple holds their Health & Wellbeing Markets. These are boutique markets filled with peace and happiness. They are located within the tranquil grounds of the Nan Tien Institute (231 Nolan Street, Unanderra). If you’d like, you can use the footbridge to enter the Nan Tien Temple grounds. This is the biggest Buddhist Temple in Australia. Parking and access are available from either car park.

Activities include free tai chi classes held from 9:30-10:30 am, and free mindfulness and meditation classes held from 10:30-11 am. The art gallery is open from 9 am-2 pm. The vegan and vegetarian cafe is open from 9 am-2 pm. Live music from 12-1 pm.

Upcoming market dates:

• Saturday, 2 November from 9-2 pm
• Saturday, 7 December from 9-2 pm

Red Point Arts: Arts & Crafts on the Grass

Red Point Arts holds a monthly market at The Wentworth and a monthly Art & Craft on the Grass day. These two events are offset so that every fortnight, there is an event to enjoy and set to inspire you.

Arts & Crafts on the Grass is a thriving art hub with exhibitions and live music. This event is held on the second Saturday of the month.

The Wentworth Markets

The Wentworth Markets are full of stalls with flowers, gifts, and collectibles. This artisan market creates a sense of community and a shared love of creativity. It is a firm fixture at The Wentworth, Port Kembla, which is located at 96-106 Wentworth Street, Port Kembla. These markets are held on the last Saturday of the month from 10am – 2pm. In December, the markets change dates. 

Kiama Seaside Markets

Kiama Seaside Markets has over 100 stalls. These range from health and wellness products to local art and regional produce. These markets don’t disappoint. They are set along the beach (located at Black Beach, Shoalhaven Street, Kiama), right near the town centre. There are so many stalls to explore here. Whether you want a gift or a fun day out, this market ticks all the boxes. These markets are held on the third Sunday of every month, from 9 am – 3 pm. Extra markets are occasionally held on a public holiday. Extra markets are held in April, June, and January.

Upcoming market dates:

• Sunday, 20 October from 9-3 pm
• Sunday, 17 November from 9-3 pm
• Sunday, 15 December from 9-3 pm

Kiama Farmer’s Market

Kiama Farmer’s Market is a great place to meet with local food producers, artisans, and farmers to buy locally and directly from the farm. Join the community for a fun afternoon and support local food production. These markets are held in the centre of town in the town square (at Coronation Park, Surf Beach, Kiama) and are held in the Pavilion if the weather is wet. These markets are held every Wednesday from 3-6 pm (or 2-5 pm in Winter).

Upcoming market dates: every Wednesday from 3-6 pm.

Coledale Markets

Coledale Markets are held at the beautiful Coledale Public School (699 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Coledale) on the fourth Sunday of the month from 9 am – 3 pm. Overlooking the ocean, why not pack swimmers or beach gear and make it a day out? Coledale is a beautiful little town packed with character. It is a lovely place to explore. The markets are full of stalls by local artists, hidden treasures, and good vibes. Due to the markets being held on the Department of Education grounds, it is not a pet-friendly market.

Upcoming market dates:

• Sunday, 26 October from 9-3 pm
• Sunday, 23 November from 9-3 pm
• Sunday, 22 December from 9-3 pm

Eats & Beats Street Food Market, Nowra

Having a night off cooking once a month (if not more often) sounds very appealing to me. Eats and Beats at Jellybean Park (Egans Lane), Nowra have you covered. This family-friendly event offers great food and a relaxed, fun midweek evening out. Food truck cuisine includes burgers, Indonesian, pizza, cakes, BBQ, ice cream, and more. This market is on the third Wednesday of every month from 4-7 pm.

Upcoming market dates:

• Wednesday, 16 October from 4-7 pm
• Wednesday, 20 November from 4-7 pm
• Wednesday, 18 December from 4-7 pm

Warrawong Markets

These markets have everything you could want. Some of what is available are honey, handmade products, wonderfully bargain clothes, fruit and vegetables. But there’s much more, too. Warrawong Markets (located at Northcliff Drive, Warrawong – opposite McDonalds).

Upcoming market dates: every Saturday from 7 am – 1 pm.

Dapto Uniting Church Market

Come and enjoy their scrumptious cakes, delicious Korean BBQ and pop-up Devonshire Tea and Cafe, variety of stalls with new and preloved goods, craft, cards, plants, bric-a-brac and more! The Dapto Uniting Church Markets are held outside if the weather is fine, and inside if not, so there’s no excuse not to come and check them out. These markets are held at Dapto Uniting Church (122 Princes Highway, Dapto) on the first Saturday of the month (except January), from 7 am – 12 NOON.

Upcoming market dates:

• Saturday, 2 November from 7 am-12 noon
• Saturday, 7 December from 7 am-12 noon

Berry Farmers’ Market

What could be better than buying straight from the farmer or maker? Look no further; Berry Farmers’ Market is on every Thursday from 2-5 pm at Berry Bowling Club. Here, you will find seasonal produce, including Wagyu beef, honey, and milk. There are also eggs, gelato, cider, and wine for sale. Don’t forget the mushrooms, cakes, sourdough bread, ready-made meals, seafood, and food trucks. This is a family-friendly and pet-friendly market, with toilets onsite.

Upcoming market dates: every Thursday from 2-5 pm.

Jamberoo Village Markets

Beautiful Jamberoo holds a monthly market. Stalls include flowers, crafts, local produce, and much more. There is also a skate park and a playground right next to the markets. Jamberoo is a gorgeous village with character and charm to boot. It makes for a great day out with the family. Toilets are available onsite, and this is a pet-friendly (on-leash) market. Jamberoo Village Markets are held at Reid Park (Allowrie Street, Jamberoo) on the last Sunday of every month (February-November). Check their Instagram page for updates.

Upcoming market dates:

• Saturday, 27 October from 9-2 pm
• Saturday, 24 November from 9-2 pm

Gerringong Rotary Markets

Why not spend a day exploring Gerringong? The Gerringong Rotary Markets offer local produce like honey, plants, food, and more. Gerringong itself has lovely shops and cafes right next to the beach, with lots of charm and beauty. Spend the day exploring the markets and wandering through the town. A day in Gerringong always feels like a holiday to me. These markets are held at 106 Fern Street, Gerringong on the third Saturday of every month from 8:30 am – 1:30 pm.

Upcoming market dates:

• Saturday, 19 October from 8:30-1:30 pm
• Saturday, 16 November from 8:30-1:30 pm
• Saturday, 21 December from 8:30-1:30 pm

Kangaroo Valley Farmers Market

Kangaroo Valley Farmers Market has its local growers and makers at its heart. It aims to provide sustainable food choices and support local growers and makers. Set in a beautiful location. You can expect to find meat, fruit and vegetables, eggs, honey, and olive oil. Locally made pickles, jams, and crafts are also on offer here. This market is located at The Friendly Inn (159 Moss Valley Road, Kangaroo Valley) on the second Sunday of each month from 9 am-1 pm.

Upcoming market dates:

• Sunday, 10 November from 9-1 pm
• Sunday, 8 December from 9-1 pm

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If you feel like driving down a little further outside of the Wollongong area, there are markets almost every week…

Milton Village Showground Market

Milton Village Showground Market is set in the grounds of the Milton Showground. It starts at 9am and finishes at 2pm and is on the first Saturday of every month – click here for upcoming market even dates.

This beautiful market has over 100 stalls selling lovely handmade craft, clothing, pottery, candles, babies’ items, dogs coats and more. Local organic produce, honey, jams relishes, chilli sauces all made locally, quality collectables plants, garden art, vinyls, repurposed books plus lots more.

Come along and browse the market, grab a coffee, delicious donuts, Portuguese tarts, gourmet Thai and Gozleme stay for lunch. Live music from 10am.

Some market days there will be a jumping castle for the kids to have fun, while you explore the market day. Something for everyone to enjoy in beautiful Milton. The Milton Lions club will also have their BBQ operating at this market with yummy bacon & egg rolls and sausage, onion sangas. A great day out for the whole family.

Jervis Bay Maritime Museum Market

Jervis Bay Markets are monthly and during the cooler months (May to September) these are held on the first Sunday of every month at Jervis Bay Maritime Museum (Woolamia Rd, Huskisson) from 10 am-2 pm. During the warmer months (October to April), the markets move to Saturday evenings and become twilight markets, which are held on the first Saturday of each month from 3-7 pm.

Culburra Beach Markets

Culburra Beach Markets are held on the first Sunday of every month from 8 am – 1:30 pm. Located at Culburra Community Centre (210 Prince Edward Avenue, Culburra Beach).

Callala Bay Markets

Callala Bay Markets are held on the second Saturday of every month from 8 am-1 pm. These are at Callala Community Centre (42 Emmett St, Callala Bay).

Sunday Market Batemans Bay

Batemans Bay Sunday Markets are held on the first and third Sunday of the month, 9 am – 1 pm. along the Waterfront Foreshore Precinct (Clyde Street, Batemans Bay).

Pyree Village Art and Handmade Market

Pyree Village Art and Handmade Market Held on the fourth Sunday of every month 9 am – 1:30 pm (In December they are held on the third Sunday of the month). These are at 888 Greenwell Point Road, Pyree, NSW, 2540.

Moruya Country Market

If you are down in the Moruya area on a Saturday morning, the Moruya Country Markets are a not to be missed event. They are set on the beautiful Moruya River and run from 8 am – 12:30 pm at Riverside Park (on Ford Street, Moruya). Hosting 130 stalls, there is every kind of stall including bakery goods, gourmet pizza, local meat and produce straight from the farm, local seafood straight from the boat, and even blueberry ice cream from Clyde River Berry Farm (when blueberries are in season). Add to this, the gorgeous flower arrangements, and craft goods, and a playground right at the beginning of the markets to keep the kids happy, it’s a fantastic morning out.

If you are staying in the area, check out the Tuesday SAGE Markets as well, where local farmers come to sell their produce, straight from the farm, or straight off the boat. They are on every Tuesday from 3-5 pm.

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