SALISBURY COMMUNITY
MARKETS MAKING A
MOVE IN SALISBURY
THE Salisbury community
is benefiting from an
explosion in the number
of markets being held
throughout the region.
The markets are being driven by local
growers and producers, who are coming
together to sell their wares at various
venues across the city.
With a Farm Direct Market, the Pooraka
Sunday Market, Paddocks Community
Centre Market, Market Day at Mawson
Lakes, the Rotary Club of Salisbury’s
Saturday Markets and the Mawson
Centre Christmas Market, there truly is
something for everyone.
If you haven’t already, make sure you check
out what’s on offer right on your doorstep!
The Pooraka Sunday Market has been in
operation for more than 18 years and is
open every Sunday at the Adelaide Produce
Markets.
The market is the largest undercover market in
South Australia and visitors can enjoy searching
for vintage and collectable items, bric-a-brac,
household goods and electrical equipment,
clothes, toys, books, food, baked goods, local
produce and affordable fruit and veg.
The Farm Direct Markets are helping local
family-run farms to survive by offering
attendees direct access to fresh produce
straight from the farm gate.
The markets are all about buying local,
empowering local farmers and producers, and
reducing the cost of living. To top it off, it’s a
unique and enjoyable experience to share with
friends and family.
The Paddocks Community Centre holds a
volunteer-run community market once every
school term, in February, May, August and
November. The reception remains open in
order to provide information on activities,
programs and room hire.
Market Day in Mawson Lakes is a community
market giving small businesses the opportunity
to showcase their wares in a family friendly
environment. Visitors can shop for unique items
and come together for a community event.
The market boasts well over 100 stalls
and includes free face painting, a jumping
castle and mini petting zoo, as well as other
amusements and performances.
The Mawson Centre Christmas Market is
a popular annual event hosting a variety
of stalls selling great Christmas gifts
such as candles, crafts, crystals, art and
gingerbread houses. A major attraction at
the event is the performances put on by
local community members.
The newly established Windemere
Community Markets are held on the
grounds of the Lake Windemere B-7 School
in Salisbury North.
The market stalls feature a range of
handmade goods, second-hand goods,
produce and bric-a-brac.
The Rotary Club of Salisbury’s Saturday
Markets are currently not running due to
the upgrade of the Civic Square.
Keep an eye out on their website for
updates, www.salisbury/rotaryaust.org
because they will be back in the new year.
So, if you’re at a loose end one weekend,
make sure you visit one of the many
markets in the Salisbury area.
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All market dates, times and
locations can be found on page 31.
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