Tourist In Your Backyard: C&G Bayside Market Adventures

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When the wind and rain pelts down, it’s time to bring out the winter essentials. Think big coats and woolly jumpers, hearty soups and casseroles, and everyone’s favourite Sunday roast. Enjoyable as these treats are, have you noticed they often come with hefty price tags? In today’s blog, C&G have collated a list of winter-warming Bayside-based (ish!) markets to explore – sure to bring out the closet haggler and fresh produce lover in you!


Starting close to home, the Bayside Farmer’s Market takes place every third Saturday morning of the month at Sandringham’s Trey Bit Reserve. Filled to the brim with delectables, the market boasts homemade pies, beer, wine and breads, as well as Victorian fruit, veggies and meat to make your own delicious delights. Run by the Regional Farmers Market, the Bayside Farmer’s Market adheres to the RFM’s positive philosophy- that healthy, organic produce and wares creates a healthy, happy community. 

Right around the corner is the Sandringham Village Craft Market, a fun crafty affair held in a local hall every first Saturday of the month. While offering fresh produce and baked goodies, this market also has handicrafts, clothes and kids toys to indulge in. 

Enticing you into South Melbourne area, there are several markets to spend your weekend adventuring through. Don’t miss the Esplanade Market, gracing St. Kilda every Sunday since 1970. With 150 stalls featuring art, jewellery and clothes, there is bound to be something to catch your eye in the creative heart of this bohemian seaside suburb. Pair this with the Melbourne Farmer’s Market at Gasworks (awarded Most Outstanding Farmers’ Market for 2012 by the delicious Produce Awards) and your basket shall be filled with pleasures for your body and soul! 

 

If your weekends are already bursting at the seams or you need your market fix during the week, the South Melbourne Market has got you covered Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Along with the mountains of fresh produce, regular favourites of the market include LG Kitchen Cooking School and SO:ME Space featuring both upcoming and established fashion retailers. The famous South Melbourne Market also celebrates cultural events, such as Independence Day and Bastille Day.