To market, to market

Geelong and The Bellarine is home to a cracking mix of markets year-round, but there’s something extra nice about browsing stalls with a beanie on and a coffee in hand. From seasonal produce and warm pastries to handmade goods and vintage finds, there’s plenty to explore.

Winter brings even more to love, with special events popping up across the region. On 5 July, the Piccadilly Winter Night Market lights up Little Creatures Brewery with street food, design stalls and live music, followed by another instalment at Deakin Waterfront on 27 July.

Creative Geelong’s indoor markets return to Centrepoint Arcade on 21 June, 19 July and 16 August, with local artists, vintage goods and handmade pieces filling the space. The Geelong Waterfront Makers & Growers Market keeps things fresh on 6 July and 3 August, while the Mega Clothing Swap at the National Wool Museum on 16 August invites you to trade in your pre-loved fashion for something new.

Looking for something unique or just a good reason to get out of the house? Rug up, grab a tote and make a day of it.

Farmers Markets

Join the locals and soak up the vibrant community markets as you browse stall after stall of fresh, seasonal produce. Enjoy homemade relish, home-grown, organic fruit and veggies, and mouth-watering baked goods.

The region's farmers markets are perfect for creating a true paddock-to-plate experience.

Geelong Waterfront Makers and Growers Market
First Sunday of every month
South Geelong Farmers' Market
First & third Sunday of every month
Golden Plains Farmers' Market
First Saturday of every month (except Jan)

Bellarine Farmers' Market - Ocean Grove
Third Saturday of every month
Wyndham Makers & Farmers Market
Third Sunday of the month (until Jun)

Community & Artisan Markets

Meet up-and-coming artists at makers markets. Unearth locally made treasures direct from the makers. Find handmade products, including candles, jewellery, and art, at Piccadilly Market - a haven for unique finds that showcase the creative talent of the area.

Keep an eye on Little Creatures pop-up markets for speciality markets, such as Dog Lovers Market.

Piccadilly Market
Various
Geelong Waterfront Makers and Growers Market
First Sunday of every month
Queenscliff Community Market
Last Sunday of every month Sept - May
Little Creatures Markets
Various
Point Lonsdale Market
Second Sunday of every month
Barwon Heads Market
Every Saturday from Dec - Jan / the last Saturday of every month from Feb - Nov

Drysdale Community Market
Third Sunday of every month Oct - May
Portarlington Makers Market
Fourth Sunday of every month Sept - Apr
St Leonards Market
Every Saturday in Jan, Melbourne Labour Day weekend, Easter Saturday & Melbourne Cup weekend
Wyndham Makers and Farmers Market
Third Sunday of the month (until Jun)
Wyndham Harbour Craft Market
Various
Werribee Craft Festival
Annually the weekend after Melbourne Cup Day

Thrift & Vintage markets

If you enjoy all things vintage and nostalgia, The Amazing Mill Markets and Geelong Vintage Market are for you. Wander through aisles of retro furniture, collectable memorabilia, and vintage clothing that each tell a story.

For all things thrift - head to the weekly Beckley Park Market or Belmont Market.

These markets are perfect for treasure hunters looking to uncover one-of-a-kind finds and timeless pieces with character and charm.

Beckley Park Market
Every Saturday
Belmont Market
Every Sunday (except public holiday weekends)

The Amazing Mill Markets
Open daily
Geelong Vintage Market
Open daily

Farmgates & Provedores

For those seeking the ultimate in freshness, explore the region’s farmgates and providores. Many farms and producers offer direct-to-customer sales, where you can sample and purchase goods right where they’re made. From freshly picked berries, to olive oils and freshly caught seafood, these stops provide a taste of Geelong and The Bellarine’s rich agricultural heritage.

Don’t miss iconic spots like Tuckerberry Hill for blueberries or the Bellarine Smokehouse and Provedore for premium smoked seafood.

Check out the Bellarine Taste Trail for the best of the makers & growers of the region.