Markets of the Bellingen Shire
The Bellingen Shire offers a rhythm of weekly, monthly and seasonal markets, each with its own character. From fresh produce and pantry staples to handmade wares, artisan design and plant-focused community events, these markets are a good way to time your trip. The regular pattern can be a little hard to decode at first, so this guide brings the key markets together in one place.
Bellingen Community Markets
Third Saturday of every month | 8am–2pm | Bellingen Park, corner of Church, Park and Ford Streets, Bellingen
Set beneath the old trees of Bellingen Park, the Bellingen Community Markets are one of the town’s best-known market days. This is the market to visit for range and atmosphere, with a broad mix of artisans, crafts, growers, clothing, recyclers, gourmet food, coffee and community stalls. Live music and buskers add to the energy, while the strong local following gives the market a lively and distinctly Bellingen feel.
Monthly Community Markets, Bellingen
Bellingen Growers Market
Every Saturday morning except the third Saturday of the month | 7.30am–11.30am | Bellingen Showgrounds, 37 Hammond Street, Bellingen
For a more low-key local market morning, the Bellingen Growers Market is a regular Saturday favourite. With fresh produce, pantry goods, plants, handmade wares, coffee and live local music, it feels less like a major event and more like part of the weekly life of the town. It is a good choice for visitors wanting to shop for local ingredients, browse at an easy pace and enjoy a relaxed community atmosphere.
Growers Market, Bellingen, every Saturday
Bellingen Farmers Market
Every Wednesday | 2.30pm–5.30pm | Bellingen Park, Church Street, next to the tennis courts, Bellingen
The Bellingen Farmers Market is the place to head for a midweek produce stop. More food-focused than the larger community-style markets, it brings together local fruit and vegetables, organic sourdough, mushrooms, micro-greens, tempeh, meats, fermented foods, jams, chutneys and other regional specialties. With live music, drinks and a park setting close to town, it combines practical shopping with the easy going character Bellingen is known for.
Farmers Market in Bellingen every Wednesday
Bellingen Artisan Market
Twice a year in June and December | Bellingen Showgrounds, 37 Hammond Street, Bellingen
Presented by the team behind the Bellingen Growers Market, the Bellingen Artisan Market takes the place of the regular Saturday Growers Market on these two special dates. While it keeps that strong local market spirit, the focus shifts from a usual weekly produce morning to a broader celebration of handmade work from across the Mid North Coast. Expect art, ceramics, jewellery, clothing, botanicals and homewares, alongside local food, growers, coffee and live music. Family-friendly and colourful, it is a good date to note if you want to experience the creative side of the region in a more curated market setting.
Find out the next Artisan Market date here.
Artisan Market, Bellingen, held twice a year
Three times a year, usually Easter weekend, July and December | Hickory Street, Dorrigo
Held in the heart of Dorrigo, the Dorrigo Handmade Markets bring a main-street market atmosphere to the plateau. With Hickory Street transformed into a lively market space, the focus here is on handmade and locally produced goods, including jewellery, fashion, photography, woodwork, arts and crafts, as well as gourmet food and homegrown produce. It offers a different setting and feel to the Bellingen markets, making it a great option for visitors exploring the escarpment and town centre.
Find out the next market date here.
Dorrigo Handmade Markets, held three times a year
Bellingen Plant Fair
Second Saturday of March and second Saturday of September | 7.30am–1pm | Bellingen Park, corner of Church and Park Streets, Bellingen
A standout event on the local calendar, the Bellingen Plant Fair is one many visitors plan ahead for. Held twice a year beneath the trees of Bellingen Park, it brings together a large range of plant, seed and garden-related stalls, with a strong focus on sustainability, native species and practical growing advice. Alongside the plants, you will find food, coffee, live music, workshops, talks and family activities, giving the day a festival-like atmosphere that goes well beyond a standard market visit.
Find out the next Bellingen Plant Fair date: Bellingen Plant Fair – Getting more plants in the Earth
Plant Fair, Bellingen, held twice a year
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