Three of the best weekend markets
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LOBETHAL MARKET
Building 21, 1 Adelaide Lobethal Rd, Lobethal, facebook.com/lobethalmarkets
the vibe Every weekend the Old Woollen Mill comes alive with goodies made by locals, historic machinery and an Adelaide Hills slot raceway display, cooking demonstrations by The Chef’s Toolbox, art exhibitions, old vintage treasures, books and a cafe serving regional produce.
the crowd Inquisitive tourists, Adelaide day-trippers, Lobethal folk and stallholders who love to chew the fat.
the buzz On Sundays live music adds a touch of groove to the market setting beyond which old stone buildings house the likes of Udder Delights, Tilbrook Estate and Barratt Wines, plus Emerald Vitners. Sat 7.30am-12.30pm & Sun 10.30am-4.30pm.
WATTLE STREET MARKET
77 Wattle St, Fullarton
facebook.com.au/wattlestmarket
the vibe There’s something quite special about waltzing in to somebody else’s suburban garden — to shop. This sweet little pop-up market is held in the Fullarton front yard belonging to a local arts and craft loving local.
the crowd Hip young things who like to shop local, yummy mummies and kids with colour-splashed faces — courtesy of the face painting zone.
the buzz The focus is on designer handmade clothing, accessories, homewares and food by stallholders such as Potted Thoughts, Frock Me Out, Miss Vintage, Coffee Cow and Food Man Chew. September 20, 9am-4pm.
FRESHVIEW MARKET
2 City View Blvd, Northgate, facebook.com/pages/The-Freshview-Market
the vibe This cute-as-a-button mushroom suburban produce market supports SA farmers and producers. There’s fruit and veg stalls, herbs, meat, condiments, baked goods chilled out vibes and a bouncing castle for the nippers.
the crowd Lightsview residents and hungry suburban folk.
the buzz It’s a small affair but stallholders are ever-changing and there’s a cafe adjacent for on-the-spot gobbling. This weekend’s market includes Hermitage Produce, Dogan Produce, Enjo, Millbrook Valley Farm, Farmhouse Bakery, Pauls Honey and Jams, Wili Heat Bags and Frank the fisherman. Every Sunday, 9am-1pm.