The 22 Best Markets on the Mid North Coast, NSW

July 11, 2023

Weekends are made for sleep-ins, morning coffee and exploring new places – and what better way to spend your Saturday and Sunday than perusing local markets? From fresh produce to artisanal foods and handmade crafts, these 22 markets along the Mid North Coast offer a treasure trove of unique finds – below you’ll find the best markets from Yamba to Tuncurry.

Bellingen Community Markets

On the third Saturday of every month, Bellingen Park turns into a vibrant display of gazebos packed with the very best handmade goods from across the region. Clothing, local arts and crafts, fresh produce, honey, candles, street food and live music are just some of the things you’ll find at these bustling markets.

Bellingen Growers Market

Established in 1999, the Bellingen Growers Market is a place for growers and producers to connect to the local community, a place to share knowledge and to learn, and a place for the locals to shop, relax and socialise – don’t miss your opportunity for fresh produce and a good ol’ chinwag.

Grafton Showgrounds Markets

Home-baked goods, artisan crafts, condiments, woodwork, clothing, poultry and recycled treasures, Grafton Showground Markets has everything you could possibly dream of when it comes to finding market bargains!

Held on the third Saturday of every month | 8.00am–1.00pm | 208 Prince Street | Grafton NSW 2460 | Facebook

Coffs Coast Growers Market

The Coffs Coast Growers Markets are an ode to local farm fresh produce. You’ll find jams and honey, baked goods, fresh fruit and vegetables, meat and all kinds of delicious goodies. If you’re searching for seasonal and local produce so you can whip up a dish your family won’t forget – you’ve found the place. Head to the Coffs Coast Growers Markets – stat.

Harbourside Markets

The buzzing Harbourside Markets are a hop, skip and a jump away from the Coffs Harbour Jetty. Selling fresh fruit and veg, street food and coffee, delicious donuts and homemade crafts, gifts and lifestyle products, you can’t go wrong at the Harbourside Markets. What’s more? They’re on EVERY week. Did someone say new Sunday tradition? Sign us up.

Urunga Riverside Markets

Held on the foreshore of the Bellinger and Kalang rivers, the Urunga Riverside Markets are held on the second Sunday of every month. Grab your basket and your keep cups – these beautiful markets are a fabulous way to spend the day out in the community with your friends and family.

Valla Beach Markets

Valla Beach’s very own dog-friendly market is bursting with food stalls, handmade crafts, homegrown and local produce, plants and live music in the beautiful town of Valla.

Held on the first Sunday of every even month | 8.00am–1.00pm | Valla Beach Reserve at the end of Ocean View Drive | Valla Beach NSW 2448 | Website

Macksville Producers Market

Stocking the region’s finest produce, you can find everything from your local producers, growers, bakers, cooks and artisans at this bi-weekly market held on the beautiful Nambucca River in Macksville.

Held on the second and fourth Saturday of every month | 8.30am–12.30pm | 2-10 Barrie Street | Macksville NSW 2447

Bowraville Country Markets

Bowraville Country Markets are the place to be on the second and fourth Sunday of every month – find plants, bric-a-brac, local food and coffee, handmade crafts and fresh produce.

Held on the second and fourth Sunday of the month | 8.00am–12.30pm | 70 High Street | Bowraville NSW 2449 | Facebook

Funkya @ Unkya Markets

These funky markets are held on the beautiful Unkya reserve of Eungai. With a focus on homemade crafts and foods, homegrown produce and recycled and upcycled products, Funkya @ Unkya is the perfect place to relax on a Sunday and take a stroll under the shade of the Unkya pine trees.

Beachside Markets – South West Rocks

As the name suggests, the South West Rocks Beachside Markets are held right next to the beach! Browse through stalls selling artworks, giftware, handmade products, homemade food and local produce.

Held on the second Saturday of every month | 8.00am–12.00pm | Horseshoe Bay, South West Rocks NSW 2431 | Facebook | Instagram

Kempsey Riverside Market

Featuring local produce and products, Kempsey Riverside Markets are a great way to get out and about with the family on a weekend.

Gladstone Quality Market

Offering a wide range of handmade crafts, goods and homegrown products, the Gladstone Quality Markets turns this quaint town on the Macleay River into a bustling marketplace, with food, coffee trucks and live music to boot.

Held on the third Sunday of each month | 8.00am–1.00pm | Kinchela Street | Gladstone NSW 2440 | Facebook

Port Macquarie Foreshore Markets

A vibrant collection of local artists, makers and producers, the Port Macquarie Foreshore Markets is a hub for all things creative and gourmet.

Wauchope Farmers’ Market

Tasty food and coffee, farm-fresh local produce, arts, crafts and plants, the Wauchope Farmers’ Market is a fun place to be on a Saturday. Make sure you check out the local plant-based skincare range and flowers.

Yamba River Markets

Handmade local products, artisan crafts, live music and delicious food are all in one spot at the Yamba River Markets. Starting at 9.00am, there’s time to fit in a leisurely surf or swim before finding some breakfast and exploring these beautiful markets on the river.

Woolgoolga Beach Market

Woolgoolga Beach Market has everything you need – handmade linen clothing, secondhand surfboards, homemade and artisan crafts, giftware and yummy food and coffee.

Held on the second Saturday of every month | 8.00am–1.00pm | 87 Beach Street | Woolgoolga NSW 2456 | Facebook

Kendall Showground Markets

Local products, food, fresh produce, gifts and handmade crafts, the Kendall Showground Markets are a must-visit on your market trail!

Held on the first Sunday of every month | 8.00am–1.00pm | 23 Batar Creek Road | Kendall NSW 2439 | Facebook

Tuncurry Markets

Held on the beautiful Harbourside of Forster/Tuncurry, the Tuncurry Markets are the largest markets in the Great Lakes area. Find books, clothing, plants, art and jewellery and so much more – don’t miss out on the regular fundraising BBQ cooked by Marine Rescue members.

Held on the fourth Sunday of every month | 8.00am–1.00pm | John Wright Park | Tuncurry NSW 2428 | Facebook

Evans Head Farmers Market

You can gather your fresh goods every Friday at Evans Head Farmers Markets – stock up for the weekend with farm fresh fruit and veg, honey, olives, cheese, sourdough and cakes and slices.

Black Head Bazaar

A community market celebrating local arts and crafts, the Black Head Bazaar attracts vendors of all types. Clothing, food, bric-a-brac and yummy home-cooked preserves and jams are all on the menu here.

Crescent Head Community Markets

Held on the third Sunday of every month and every weekend throughout the school holidays, the Crescent Head Community Markets are where you’ll find your favourite baked goods, flowers, handmade crafts and local produce. Why not pair your morning market visit with a trip to Sunny Killick beach, home to the Malibu classic, Australia’s biggest amateur longboard surf competition?

Meg Miller

Digital Marketing Manager. Adventure seeking writer, free spirit, smitten aunt and dog mum.