To market, to market, to buy a.....well, just about anything really! There is a smorgasbord of fresh food markets, farmers' markets, pre-loved markets, handmade and flea markets in the West.
Tuesday - Saturday
If you're in the mood for lots of colour, a vibrant atmosphere and great produce at a good price - whether you’re after veggies or seafood, dried noodles or undies - it’s all here! Grab the family and head to Footscray Market if you haven’t been and come back if you haven’t been in a while. Plus there’s parking from as little as $1, and bus, tram and train stops are just outside.
Every Saturday and Sunday
The Laverton Market is on every Saturday and Sunday. The Laverton Market has stood the test of time. After over 50 years of trade (since 1974) they still get the crowds. Every Saturday and Sunday (except Christmas Day). Mamma says this the biggest market of its kind in Victoria and a westie 'must visit'. You will find cheap veggies, plants, plenty of tracksuit pants and hot jam donuts - yum!
Second Sunday of every month
The Williamstown Farmers Market has been a long-standing favourite in Mamma's family. We always come away loaded up with fresh fruit and veggies, pasta, flowers, cakes, meats and more. The stalls can vary from month to month. Be sure to bring a picnic rug to kick back on and enjoy a fresh scone, hot pie or bacon and egg roll with your morning coffee. The entire market is dog-friendly too!
Every Sunday
The Daylesford Market is high on the list of Mamma's favourite country markets. The market is on EVERY Sunday rain hail or shine so there's no excuse to miss it. Full of treasures, fresh food and friendly faces not to mention situated in such a spectacular town. This market really does have it all - with over 130 stallholders, you’ll definitely be able to grab something for all of the family!
Third Sunday of every month
Happening in the quaint town of Talbot, The Talbot Farmers Market has become very popular in the last couple of years attracting thousands of visitors, we know why - it's fantastic. Talbot is fair hike from the West (about 90 minutes, this side of the bridge past Ballarat) so leave early to make the most of it!
Every Tuesday
A mid-week market? Ingenious. A market every Tuesday in this prime location? Brilliant. Altona Beach Market is a cross between a farmers market and a bric-a-brac market with loads of arts, crafts and fruit and veg on offer and a friendly community feel. One stand out feature of this market is that it compliments the Pier St shopping strip, creating a temporary outdoor local shopping mecca.
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