On the hunt for a bargain? Need to buy some gifts? Looking for a fun way to make the most of the last few weeks of warm weather? The BRAG is heading to the markets, and we want to take you with us. We caught up with some of our favourite markets around Sydney to find out what goodies are around and where to get them… and hopefully pick up a bargain-hunting tip along the way. Time to get shopping!

THE FINDERS KEEPERS

Speciality:

Design, art, fashion, artisanal food, homewares and beauty products, all with a strong focus on good quality design, independent business and ethical production. There are over 200 sellers travelling from all around Australia to Sydney’s biggest and best design markets.

Find a bargain:

The Finders Keepers are more about supporting good quality design and products that have often been made by hand or locally. That said, for $2 entry you can still have a pretty fun day out, and there are food and drinks for under $10, live music to enjoy and plenty of inspiring visuals to keep your peepers happy.

What’s the vibe?

A family friendly day of shopping for design lovers.

What’s the fuel?

Bars by Stone & Wood. Coffee stations by Allpress. Food trucks with delish hot and freshly made food, and plenty of food stalls with both ready to eat food and products to take home.

Stallholder info:

Applications have closed for this upcoming event! However if you’re interested in applying for our summer event December 11 13, we open them on August 7.

Where: Australian Technology Park, Exhibition Hall, Locomotive Street, Eveleigh.

When: Friday May 8, 6pm 10pm; Saturday May 9, 10am 6pm, and Sunday May 10, 10am 4pm.

Web: thefinderskeepers.com

THE ROCKS MARKETS

Speciality:

Stroll along cobbled laneways through stalls where fashion, handcrafted jewellery, textiles, homewares, art, beauty products and photography, lure and inspire. Then stay a while to enjoy a variety of delicacies, the harbour breeze and the warmth of the sun.

Find a bargain:

Check out these stallholders at The Rocks Markets: Doury Jewellery (doury.com.au), Lamb design (lambdesign.com.au), Nattivo, for wooden sunglasses and watches (nattivo.com.au/collections/watch) or Evyie (evyie.com).

What’s the vibe?

Grab some mouth-watering gozleme and wander the laneways looking for treasures at this amazing open air market by the harbour with the sounds of buskers in the air.

What’s the fuel?

There are plenty of food options at The Rocks Markets to tempt your taste buds, from mouth-watering burgers to traditional gozleme, plus a huge selection of cafes, restaurants and bars in The Rocks around the markets.

Stallholder info:

Head to therocks.com/markets and download an application form.

Where: Playfair Street, George Street, Jack Mundey Place

When: Every Friday 9am – 3pm, every Saturday and Sunday, 10am – 5pm

Web: therocks.com/markets

SYDNEY FISH MARKETS

Speciality:

The iconic Sydney Fish Market (SFM) is the largest working seafood market in the southern hemisphere, with a huge selection of fresh seafood available daily. Located in the heart of Pyrmont, the market is home to a range of retailers serving local favourites like oysters, rock lobster and sashimi. Visit for fresh seafood to cook at home or enjoy a seafood lunch on the waterside boardwalk.

Find a bargain:

To nab a bargain, shop around the different retailers. There is seafood to suit all budgets and tastes. There are plenty of options for $10, try three flamed aburi scallops or a pulled pork burger for something different. Cool tip: if you are taking seafood home, bring an esky or chiller bag to transport your seafood purchases, or ask your fishmonger to pack your purchase with ice.

What’s the vibe?

SFM is a bustling market with over 2.7 million visitors per year. It is a great mix of tourists and locals alike.

What’s the fuel?

As well as being Australia’s home of seafood, Sydney Fish Market is a great one-stop shop, with a gourmet deli, bakery, greengrocer, bottle shop, kitchenware store and recently opened butcher, all located within the market.

Where: Bank Street, Pyrmont

When: 7am – 4pm every day except Christmas Day

Web: sydneyfishmarket.com.au

SYDNEY GROWERS MARKET

Speciality:

Sydney Markets’ very own farmers market, the Sydney Growers Market, provides a daily outlet for growers to sell their own fruit, vegetables and herbs grown and harvested on their farms within the Sydney area.

Find a bargain:

Best tip – walk around and visit multiple growers before you buy

What’s the vibe?

Down to earth, natural, local, healthy. If you came here as a kid, it’s how you remember it to be.

What’s the fuel?
Multiple cafes on site close to the Growers Market

Stallholder info:

Contact our Property Officer on 9325 6204

Where: D Shed, Austin Avenue, Homebush West

When: Monday – Friday, 6am – 10:30am. Best to arrive before 9am.

Web: sydneymarkets.com.au

PADDY’S MARKETS

Speciality:

Fresh fruit and vegetables, seafood, meats, souvenirs, flags, hats, caps, CDs, leather goods, watches, sunglasses, cosmetics, toys, shoes, candles, luggage, jewellery, crafts, homewares, sporting goods, pets, manchester, swimwear, beach towels, mobile phone accessories, smallgoods, nuts, breads, cheeses, spices onesies –there are over 1800 stalls across both locations!

Find a bargain:

Best tip – download the Paddy’s Markets smartphone app before you go. $10 can go far at Paddy’s, from a box of oranges to a brand new outfit for the weekend.

What’s the vibe?

We are Australia’s largest and longest running markets. Over 1500 traders sell Fresh Produce, Seafood, Deli items as well as fashion, accessories, makeup and lots more. Paddy’s is free to attend and provides loads of free entertainment for the whole family.

What’s the fuel?

There are multiple stallholders selling food and drink at Paddy’s. Paddy’s Flemington Friday has a brand new food court area and Paddy’s Haymarket have food and drink vendors all throughout the market.

Stallholder info:

Contact our Property Officer on 9325 6204

Where: 9-13 Hay Street Haymarket/ Austin Avenue, Homebush West

When: Haymarket, Wednesday – Sunday, 10am – 6pm/ Flemington, Friday 10:30am – 4:30pm, Saturday 6am – 2pm, Sunday 9am – 4:30pm.

Web: paddysmarkets.com.au

SYDNEY FLOWER MARKET

Speciality:

Sydney Flower Market is Australia’s largest flower market for fresh cut flowers. The diverse group of growers at the Sydney Flower Market primarily supply florists in the Sydney area, regional NSW and the ACT, but the market is also open to the general public. Potted plants and florist supplies such as ribbon, wrap, foam and other sundries are also sold.

Find a bargain:

Best tip – come early and try to come by train or car pool.

What’s the vibe?

Vibe – vibrant, colourful, cheerful

What’s the fuel?

Multiple cafes on site near the Flower Market

Stallholder info:

Contact our Property Officer on 9325 6204

Where: Building F, Austin Avenue, Homebush West

When: Monday – Saturday, 5:00am – 11:00am. Best to arrive before 9am

Web: sydneymarkets.com.au

LIVERPOOL NIGHT MARKETS

Speciality:

We have fantastic stallholders at the Night Markets, offering clothing, giftware, photography, flowers, foodstuffs including pickles and sweets, plus street food vendors who cook their delicious fare fresh.

Find a bargain:

Choose a beautiful, artisan soy candle from CandleBar or a bespoke handmade item for your home from local Aboriginal women’s group, Guntawang Arts and Crafts. Then grab yourself a generous plate of mouth watering African or Arabic cuisine from the community enterprise World CafО Kitchen; and sit back to enjoy the great free entertainment!

What’s the vibe?

It’s a mix of great live entertainment, family friendly fun, moreish street food and a unique, boutique market place full of local and artisan vendors. So there really is something for everyone!

What’s the fuel?

We do change it up a bit each month so you can look forward to trying something new. Some of our popular eats include Turkish Gozleme, Jamaican Jerk Chicken, Argentinian BBQ, churros, crepes, coffee and more.

Stallholder info:

It’s easy! Just head to our website, fill out the form at the top of the page and submit your application.

Where: Macquarie Street, Liverpool.

When: The first Saturday of every month. Saturday May 2, 4pm – 9pm.

Web: liverpool.nsw.gov.au/nightmarkets

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