THERE'S always a market on somewhere in central Victoria, full of the fresh produce and great gifts you're looking for.
Whether you prefer, smaller local markets or the biggest Victorian markets, you are bound to find what you are looking for at these events.
If you've got a market that you want to include, please email addynews@fairfaxmedia.com.au or phone us on 5434 4470.
BENDIGO REGION
PLUMES EMPORIUM
To celebrate the start of spring, Plumes Emporium will be hosting a spring open day.
There will be a free sausage sizzle for the first 100 shoppers and a free coffee for the first 100.
Meet the makers of the products, browse the specials and enjoy a great day out.
Where: Plumes Emporium, High Street, Golden Square.
When: Saturday, September 7, 9am to 4pm.
SHOWGROUNDS MARKET
This Sunday market is country Victoria's biggest market and features a large range of foods, crafts, plants, books, tools, the new and the used.
There will be plenty of pet supplies, plants, homemade foods, clothing, crafts, books, health products, toys, gadgets, bric-a-brac, hot food, coffee and teas and much, much more.
This market is one not to be missed.
Where: The Prince of Wales Showgrounds, 42-72 Holmes Road, Bendigo.
When: Sunday, September 1, from 8.30am to 2pm.
A SHORT DRIVE AWAY
WESLEY HILL
This weekly weekend market has you covered with all your food, coffee, gardening and gift needs.
No matter the weather, the Wesley Hill market will run. Admission and parking is free.
For stall bookings and queries, phone 0418 117 953.
Where: Corner Duke and Van Heurck Street, Castlemaine (opposite Albion Hotel).
When: Every Saturday, from 9am to 1pm.
MALDON MARKET
The monthly Maldon Market showcases unique handcrafted gifts and local produce.
Maldon is at its best in Spring, with the sun shining and the ambience of this country farmers and makers market.
This market is also a fundraising platform for local community groups.
Where: Fountain Street and Shire Gardens, Maldon.
When: Sunday, September 8, 9am to 1.30pm.
FURTHER AFIELD
DUNOLLY COMMUNITY
The Dunolly Community Market Inc. is on again with something for everyone.
There will be lots of plants, fresh fruit and vegetables, vintage and handmade clothing, books, artworks, giftware, jewellery, collectables, crystals, bric-a-brac and so much more.
There will also be a variety of food stalls and all Dunolly's famous eateries.
Last months Father's Day raffle will be drawn, with lots of great prizes.
Where: Broadway, Dunolly.
When: Sunday, September 8, from 9am.
MURRABIT MARKET
The Murrabit Country Market started in 1977 with 19 stalls gathering infront of the Murrabit Hall.
The market was originally designed to provide an outlet for crafts and produce.
The market now has more than 200 stalls, with fruits, vegetables, local hand crafts, plants, tools, clothes, shoes and much more and brings in thousands of visitors to the area.
For more information, phone 5457 2205 or email: murrabit1@bigpond.com.
Where: Gonn Avenue, Murrabit.
When: Saturday, September 7, from 8.30am.
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