Byron Bay craft and produce market – first Sunday of the month
On the first Sunday of the month Byron’s growers, artisans, craftworkers, cooks and creatives come together in a frenzy of rainbow fabrics, fairy wings and feral hair for the famous Byron Bay community craft and produce market. The market is a gathering place for the whole community, a chance to buy some fruit and vegetables, a unique gift or souvenir, or to just get lost in the colour of the passing parade.
Butler Street reserve behind the railway station is transformed into a sea of some 300 stalls selling local products of every kind, with preference given to local stallholders who produce what they sell. At the heart of the market is an open performance space where just about anything can happen – and often does. You’ll hear all sorts of music and have the chance to watch fire dancers, jugglers, magicians and acrobats thrill you with their skill.
When the shopping gets too much you can chill out in a food or drink tent and taste some of Byron’s most delicious meals and snacks.
There’s something for every taste and budget and no quicker way to be introduced to Byron Bay culture than a day at the market.
Don’t worry if you’re not in Byron Bay on the first Sunday of the month, as the markets move around to different locations. The Channon markets are on the second Sunday of the month, Mullumbimby markets the third Saturday of the month and Bangalow markets the fourth Sunday of the month.
Byron Bay farmers market – every Thursday
You’ll be amazed at the range of produce that’s grown and processed in the Byron region. You can see it all at the Byron farmers market on Thursdays (8am to 11am Butler St Reserve) and Bangalow (8am – 11am Bangalow Hotel car park). Drink a freshly ground local coffee, eat a locally baked muffin, choose from different varieties of olive oil and macadamia nut products, or stick to the fresh traditional fruits and vegetables that form the staple of this market. From a small beginning, the farmer’s market is now a key social event for the local community and the delicious local produce (much of which is organic) sells out fast.
