Adelaide Hills Farmers Markets

Adelaide Hills Farmers Market brings growers, makers and local shoppers together every Saturday morning at 23 Mann Street, Mount Barker. Held beneath the area’s elm trees, the market has been part of the community since 2011 and is designed around direct connections between producers and consumers. It is a practical place to shop for fresh local food, but also a regular meeting point for families, friends and neighbours.

The market’s range includes fresh fruit and vegetables, artisanal breads and cheeses, free-range eggs, grass-fed meats, local honey, jams, sauces, plants, flowers and handmade crafts. There is also hot food, coffee and live music, giving visitors reasons to stay and browse rather than simply pick up their groceries. The market’s focus is on supporting emerging and established producers in the Adelaide Hills, with growers able to speak directly with the people buying their produce.

There is plenty here for visitors who enjoy more than shopping. Cooking, gardening and environmental demonstrations offer practical activities and ideas, while children can take part in craft sessions, a cooking tent and competitions centred on growing and preparing their own creations. The village-like setting and broad mix of stalls make it suitable for families and groups, while solo visitors can take their time meeting stallholders and exploring the produce. The combination of food, conversation, music and activities also gives it an easy, community-focused feel for a weekend outing.

On selected Saturdays, the farmers market is joined by a rotating co-located market: the Artisan Market on the first Saturday of the month, the Local Flavours Market on the second, the Sustainable Living Market on the third and the Wellness Market on the fourth. That changing programme adds variety to repeat visits. Adelaide Hills Farmers Market is held on the lands of the Peramangk People, and the organisers acknowledge their continuing custodianship of the region.