While some events are coming back within our region, there might still be cancellations and time changes due to COVID-19 and health restrictions.
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It is always best to check with your local council about the rules for attending events in your area.
Safely support your community by heading to a market in central Victoria.
Whether you prefer smaller local markets or the biggest Victorian markets, you are bound to find what you are looking for at these events.
FARMERS' MARKET
The Bendigo Community Farmers Market is grateful for the support of the Bendigo Pony Club President and committee in allowing the group to provide the community with locally grown produce in a safe environment.
The generous size of the Pony Club site ensures stallholders are suitably positioned to ensure a safe distance.
The market is expecting approximately 60 stallholders this weekend, with plenty of produce and delicious goods.
The market does encourage pre-ordering with producers directly so you will get the products you want. All of the producers information can be found here.
The farmers market continues to have strong messaging around keeping stallholders and shoppers safe. If you are experiencing flu-like symptoms, please do not attend.
Ample free parking; enter via Breen Street.
Where: Bendigo Pony Club, corner Breen Street and Belle Vue Road, Golden Square.
When: Saturday, July 11, 9am to 1pm.
MALDON MARKET
This well-known, community favourite market is back with new COVID-19 safety measures.
The Maldon Market will celebrate the handmade goods and home grown produce - this time with distancing rules and hand sanitiser available.
Support your local community businesses this weekend.
Where: Fountain Street, Maldon.
When: Sunday, July 12, 9am to 1.30pm.
CASTLEMAINE FARMERS MARKET
The Castlemaine Farmers Market hosts a weekly market that is committed to supplying food from local producers to the community.
This market is accredited with the Victorian Farmers Market Association and offers a broad range of fresh produce, pantry items, sauces and much more.
Where: Western Oval, Forest Street, Castlemaine.
When: Wednesday's, July 15, July 22, July 29, from 2.30pm.
SUNDAY MARKET
On nearly every Sunday, the Bendigo Prince of Wales Showgrounds Market is country Victoria's largest weekly market.
With more than 200 sites, this market has a fun, family atmosphere, free admission and ample free parking.
There are various stalls which include hot and cold foods, plants, tools, soaps, clothing, gifts, homewares, toys, electronics, furniture, cosmetics and much more.
For more information or to book a site, phone 0407 094 805.
Where: The Prince of Wales Showgrounds, Holmes Road, Bendigo.
When: Sunday, July 12, from 8.30am to 2pm.
WESLEY HILL MARKET
Located opposite the Albion Hotel, Castlemaine, this weekly market showcases the producers of local fruits and vegetables, along with the makers of the handmade, quirky and cute items.
Buy that perfect gift at this market.
Free admission and parking.
Stallholders must book beforehand. To book a stall or for more information, please phone 0418 117 953.
Where: Corner of Duke Street and Van Heurck Street, Castlemaine. Opposite the Albion Hotel.
When: Saturday, July 11, from 9am to 1pm.
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