The best farmers and community markets across West Vic

The West Vic Brolga has you covered for all the local markets in our region.

If you find yourself searching for the fluffiest almond croissant, the tallest spiral potato stick, or an addition to your vintage glass or vinyl record collection, chances are there’s a market happening near you this weekend. 

Read on for our guide, and if there is a market you’d like to see listed then let us know at [email protected]

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Markets in Corangamite

Terang Market

On the first Saturday of the month in spring, summer and autumn, head to Terang All Saints Church for their regular market. 

A range of market stalls and fresh produce are available. 

When: Every first Saturday of the month from 9am to 1pm

Where: All Saints Church, High Street

Camperdown Rotary Market

The Camperdown Rotary Market features homemade goods including produce, plants and clothing.

When: Every first Sunday of the month, 8am to 2pm

Where: Manifold Street

Timboon Farmers and Makers Market

Featuring the farmers and makers from around the region, this market has over 35 stalls, selling locally made jewellery, homemade clothing, cushions and blankets, local wine, and food and coffee vans.

When: February 8, March 8, April 4, 10am to 2pm

Where: Timboon Power Creek lawn, Main Street

Markets in Warrnambool

The Fresh Market Warrnambool 

The Fresh Market Warrnambool showcases the region's producers, creators and designers.

When: Every first and third Sunday of every month

Where: Lake Pertobe, Pertobe Road

Warrnambool undercover Sunday Market

The Warrnambool undercover Sunday Market is an indoor setup offering plants and flowers, cakes and slices, second-hand goods, food and drink.

When: Second Sunday of every month, 8am to 1pm 

Where: 360 Koroit Street

Warrnambool Community Garden Market

Warrnambool's weekly Garden Market features locally grown or made food and sustainable products and local musicians.

When: Every Wednesday afternoon, 3pm to 6:30pm during daylight savings, 5:30pm in non-daylight savings months

Markets in Koroit & Port Fairy

Port Fairy Community Market

This market is situated near the Port Fairy Visitor information Centre, a stone's throw from the town centre, and offers locally grown produce and handmade products.

When: Second and fourth Saturday of each month

Where: Railway Place

Port Fairy Farmers Market

The Port Fairy Farmers Market offers fruit, vegetables, flowers, honey, plants, preserves, wine, cheese, cakes, eggs, fudge and more. 

When: Third Saturday of each month, 9am to 1pm.

Where: Railway Place

Markets in Colac Otway

Meet me in Birregurra

A community gathering of food, live music, various stalls of gifts, produce and art.

When: Second Sunday of every month, 9am-2pm

Where: Birregurra Park

Kawarren Sunday Market

The Kawarren market has a relaxed, community atmosphere with lots of handmade crafts, local farm produce, live music provided by local musicians, and a cafe and BBQ.

When: Fourth Sunday of each month, 9am-2pm

Where: Echidna House, Kawarren

Colac Makers and Growers Market

A monthly market with stalls from vegetable growers and jam makers from across south west Vic.

When: First Saturday of every month, 10am-2pm

Where: Colac Showgrounds

Apollo Bay Farmers Market

From fresh local produce to handmade goods, artisan treats, coastal crafts, and unique gifts, the market is the perfect place to stock up and slow down.

When: Every third Sunday of the month, 9am-1pm

Where: 19-21 Moore Street

Markets in Ararat 

Ararat Market

The Ararat Market is a long-established indoor and outdoor country market with about 60 stallholders.

When: Second Sunday of each month from 9am to 1pm

Where: Alexandra Hall and Grounds

Markets in Hamilton

Hamilton Farmers and Craft Market

Enjoy a sausage sizzle, a barista-made coffee and – if the oven is fired up – a pizza, as you browse the stalls. Live music features at each market.

When: Last Saturday of each month from 9am to 12pm

Where: 333 North Boundary Road

Markets in Ballarat

The Bridge Market

The Bridge Mall is abuzz with new life after its recent upgrades, including a new market attracting local shoppers to enjoy stalls and live music.

When: First Saturday of every month

Where: Bridge Mall, Ballarat

Ballarat Farmers Markets

This market operates all year round, including in winter. Some stallholders only come once a month, and others have highly seasonal produce, so the range of stalls varies at each market.

When: Second and fourth Saturday of every month, 9am-1pm

Where: Zoo Drive, North Gardens Reserve