The ultimate guide to market days across the Far North

Love the Far North’s bustling market scene but can’t remember what’s on and when? Here is our definitive guide to market days for the year ahead.

LUSCIOUS and often exotic fresh fruit and vegetables, a diverse range of locally-made treasures, artworks, toiletries and enticing meals, cool drinks and snacks, along with clothing for all ages suitable for the tropics and eye-catching homewares are on offer at markets from the Cassowary Coast to the Tablelands, throughout Cairns and north to Mossman and Port Douglas. Many Far North markets have strict policies around storeholder eligibility, ensuring that products on offer are locally made or sourced. Ideal for stocking up on weekly items, getting the best of seasonal produce as it becomes available, or browsing for special gifts, the markets of the Far North are truly unique.

There’s so many markets across the region, it’s easy to lose track of what’s on and when – here’s our guide to take you through 2022.

Palm Cove Markets on Williams Esplanade are held by the Rotary Club on the first Sunday of each month from 8am – 2pm. Picture: supplied.

JANUARY

January 15 – Mossman Community markets, under the Raintrees on Foxton Ave, Mossman, 7am – 1pm, Malanda Markets, Malanda Showgrounds, 7.30am – 12.30pm, Innisfail Markets, Anzac Park, 7am – noon, Mission Beach, Porters Promenade

January 16 – Woree markets, Cannon Park, Mulgrave Rd 8am – 1pm, Speewah Country Market, Speewah Tavern carpark, 7am – noon, Port Douglas Cotter’s Market, Market Park, Wharf St, 8am – 1.30pm, Wondelca Markets, Wondecla Sports Ground, 7am – 12.30pm

January 22 – Yungaburra Markets, Bruce Jones market grounds, Yungaburra, Mossman Community markets, under the Raintrees on Foxton Ave, Mossman, 7am – 1pm, Tully Markets, Butler St, 7am – noon

Kuranda Markets are popular with locals and tourists alike. Picture: supplied.

January 23 – Port Douglas Cotter’s Market, Market Park, Wharf St, 8am – 1.30pm, Tumoulin Country Markets, Tumoulin Railway Station, 8am – noon, Tully Markets, Butler St, 7am – noon

January 29 – Mareeba Markets, Centenary Park, Mossman Community markets, under the Raintrees on Foxton Ave, Mossman, 7am – 1pm

January 30 – Port Douglas Cotter’s Market, Market Park, Wharf St, 8am – 1.30pm

Tanks Markets on Collins St are held on the last Sunday of each month. Picture: supplied.

FEBRUARY

February 5 – Gordonvale Cottage Markets, Gordonvale Norman Park, 8am – noon, Mt Molloy Markets, QCWA Hall, 7am – noon, Koah Markets, Koah Hall, 322 Koah Rd, Mossman Community markets, under the Raintrees on Foxton Ave, Mossman, 7am – 1pm, Atherton Markets, Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 1 Golf Links Drive, 6am – noon, Mission Beach, Porters Promenade

February 6 – Redlynch community markets, Xavier Herbert Drive Park, 8am – 12.30pm, Port Douglas Cotter’s Market, Market Park, Wharf St, 8am – 1.30pm

February 6 – Tolga Markets, Morrow Park, 7am – noon

February 12 – Mareeba Markets, Centenary Park, Mossman Community markets, under the Raintrees on Foxton Ave, Mossman, 7am – 1pm, Tully Markets, Butler St, 7am – noon

February 13 – Port Douglas Cotter’s Market, Market Park, Wharf St, 8am – 1.30pm, Archer Creek markets, Archer Creek rest area, 15km from Ravenshoe on the Kennedy Highway, 7am – noon, Mt Sheridan Plaza community markets, 9am – 3pm, Atherton Indoor Markets, Atherton Showgrounds, 7am – noon

Cairns Night markets at 54-60 Abbott St through to 70-73 Esplanade are open from 4.30pm to 11pm daily. Picture: Tropical Tourism North Queensland.

February 13 – Holloways Beach markets, Holloways Beach Foreshore, 8am – 1pm, Tully Markets, Butler St, 7am – noon

February 19 – Clifton Beach markets, Clifton Beach Shopping Centre, 9am – 2pm, Mossman Community markets, under the Raintrees on Foxton Ave, Mossman, 7am – 1pm, Malanda Markets, Malanda Showgrounds, 7.30am – 12.30pm, Innisfail Markets, Anzac Park, 7am – noon, Mission Beach, Porters Promenade

February 20 – Woree markets, Cannon Park, Mulgrave Rd 8am – 1pm, Speewah Country Market, Speewah Tavern carpark, 7am – noon, Port Douglas Cotter’s Market, Market Park, Wharf St, 8am – 1.30pm, Wondelca Markets, Wondecla Sports Ground, 7am – 12.30pm

February 27 – Port Douglas Cotter’s Market, Market Park, Wharf St, 8am – 1.30pm, Tumoulin Country Markets, Tumoulin Railway Station, 8am – noon, Tully Markets, Butler St, 7am – noon

February 26 – Yungaburra Markets, Bruce Jones market grounds, Yungaburra, Mossman Community markets, under the Raintrees on Foxton Ave, Mossman, 7am – 1pm, Tully Markets, Butler St, 7am – noon

Gordonvale markets are held on the first Saturday of each month. Picture: supplied.

MARCH

March 5 – Gordonvale Cottage Markets, Gordonvale Norman Park, 8am – noon, Mt Molloy Markets, QCWA Hall, 7am – noon, Koah Markets, Koah Hall, 322 Koah Rd, Mossman Community markets, under the Raintrees on Foxton Ave, Mossman, 7am – 1pm, Atherton Markets, Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 1 Golf Links Drive, 6am – noon, Mission Beach, Porters Promenade

March 12 – Mareeba Markets, Centenary Park, Mossman Community markets, under the Raintrees on Foxton Ave, Mossman, 7am – 1pm, Tully Markets, Butler St, 7am – noon

March 13 – Archer Creek markets, Archer Creek rest area, 15km from Ravenshoe on the Kennedy Highway, 7am – noon, Atherton Indoor Markets, Atherton Showgrounds, 7am – noon, Tully Markets, Butler St, 7am – noon

March 6 – Palm Cove Markets, Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove, 8am – 2pm

March 6 – Tolga Markets, Morrow Park, 7am – noon

March 13 – Mt Sheridan Plaza community markets, 9am – 3pm

Handmade artwork at the Tanks markets. Picture: supplied.

March 13 – Holloways Beach markets, Holloways Beach Foreshore, 8am – 1pm

March 19 – Mossman Community markets, under the Raintrees on Foxton Ave, Mossman, 7am – 1pm, Malanda Markets, Malanda Showgrounds, 7.30am – 12.30pm, Innisfail Markets, Anzac Park, 7am – noon, Mission Beach, Porters Promenade

March 20 – Woree markets, Cannon Park, Mulgrave Rd 8am – 1pm, Speewah Country Market, Speewah Tavern carpark, 7am – noon, Port Douglas Cotter’s Market, Market Park, Wharf St, 8am – 1.30pm, Wondelca Markets, Wondecla Sports Ground, 7am – 12.30pm

March 26 – Yungaburra Markets, Bruce Jones market grounds, Yungaburra, Mossman Community markets, under the Raintrees on Foxton Ave, Mossman, 7am – 1pm, Tully Markets, Butler St, 7am – noon

March 27 – Port Douglas Cotter’s Market, Market Park, Wharf St, 8am – 1.30pm, Tumoulin Country Markets, Tumoulin Railway Station, 8am – noon, Tully Markets, Butler St, 7am – noon

Gordonvale markets are held on the first Saturday of each month. Picture: supplied.

APRIL

April 2 – Gordonvale Cottage Markets, Gordonvale Norman Park, 8am – noon, Mt Molloy Markets, QCWA Hall, 7am – noon, Koah Markets, Koah Hall, 322 Koah Rd, Mossman Community markets, under the Raintrees on Foxton Ave, Mossman, 7am – 1pm, Atherton Markets, Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 1 Golf Links Drive, 6am – noon, Mission Beach, Porters Promenade, Cardwell Markets, 7am – noon

April 3 – Redlynch community markets, Xavier Herbert Drive Park, 8am – 12.30pm, Port Douglas Cotter’s Market, Market Park, Wharf St, 8am – 1.30pm

April 9 – Mareeba Markets, Centenary Park, Mossman Community markets, under the Raintrees on Foxton Ave, Mossman, 7am – 1pm, Tully Markets, Butler St, 7am – noon

April 10 – Archer Creek markets, Archer Creek rest area, 15km from Ravenshoe on the Kennedy Highway, 7am – noon, Port Douglas Cotter’s Market, Market Park, Wharf St, 8am – 1.30pm, Atherton Indoor Markets, Atherton Showgrounds, 7am – noon, Tully Markets, Butler St, 7am – noon

April 3 – Palm Cove Markets, Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove, 8am – 2pm

April 3 – Tolga Markets, Morrow Park, 7am – noon

Kuranda Village markets are a popular tourist attraction. Picture: supplied.

April 10 – Mt Sheridan Plaza community markets, 9am – 3pm

April 10 – Holloways Beach markets, Holloways Beach Foreshore, 8am – 1pm

April 16 – Clifton Beach markets, Clifton Beach Shopping Centre, 9am – 2pm, Mossman Community markets, under the Raintrees on Foxton Ave, Mossman, 7am – 1pm, Malanda Markets, Malanda Showgrounds, 7.30am – 12.30pm, Innisfail Markets, Anzac Park, 7am – noon, Mission Beach, Porters Promenade

April 17 – Woree markets, Cannon Park, Mulgrave Rd 8am – 1pm, Speewah Country Market, Speewah Tavern carpark, 7am – noon, Port Douglas Cotter’s Market, Market Park, Wharf St, 8am – 1.30pm, Wondelca Markets, Wondecla Sports Ground, 7am – 12.30pm

April 23 – Yungaburra Markets, Bruce Jones market grounds, Yungaburra, Mossman Community markets, under the Raintrees on Foxton Ave, Mossman, 7am – 1pm, Tully Markets, Butler St, 7am – noon

April 24 – Tanks markets, 9am – 2pm, Collins Ave, Edge Hill, Port Douglas Cotter’s Market, Market Park, Wharf St, 8am – 1.30pm, Tumoulin Country Markets, Tumoulin Railway Station, 8am – noon, Tully Markets, Butler St, 7am – noon

April 30 – Mareeba Markets, Centenary Park

The Tanks Markets 'Lady Clare' plays a violin piece with the help of Louis Johnson from New Orleans at Tanks Markets. Picture: Brendan Radke.

MAY

May 1 – Palm Cove Markets, Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove, 8am – 2pm, Port Douglas Cotter’s Market, Market Park, Wharf St, 8am – 1.30pm, Cardwell Markets, 7am – noon

May 1 – Tolga Markets, Morrow Park, 7am – noon

May 7 – Mossman Community markets, under the Raintrees on Foxton Ave, Mossman, 7am – 1pm, Atherton Markets, Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 1 Golf Links Drive, 6am – noon, Tully Markets, Butler St, 7am – noon

May 8 – Archer Creek markets, Archer Creek rest area, 15km from Ravenshoe on the Kennedy Highway, 7am – noon, Port Douglas Cotter’s Market, Market Park, Wharf St, 8am – 1.30pm, Atherton Indoor Markets, Atherton Showgrounds, 7am – noon, Tully Markets, Butler St, 7am – noon

May 7 – Gordonvale Cottage Markets, Gordonvale Norman Park, 8am – noon, Mt Molloy Markets, QCWA Hall, 7am – noon, Koah Markets, Koah Hall, 322 Koah Rd, Mission Beach, Porters Promenade

May 8 – Mt Sheridan Plaza community markets, 9am – 3pm

ABollywood inspired flash mob dance at Tanks markets: Cristy Gilvero, Clarissa Marchetto, Josh Crothers, Tharaa Mampilly, Alison Lee, Dani Gilvero and Nerine Flanagan dance outside the Tanks. Picture: Brendan Radke

May 8 – Holloways Beach markets, Holloways Beach Foreshore, 8am – 1pm

May 14 – Mareeba Markets, Centenary Park, Mossman Community markets, under the Raintrees on Foxton Ave, Mossman, 7am – 1pm

May 15 – Woree markets, Cannon Park, Mulgrave Rd 8am – 1pm, Speewah Country Market, Speewah Tavern carpark, 7am – noon, Port Douglas Cotter’s Market, Market Park, Wharf St, 8am – 1.30pm, Wondelca Markets, Wondecla Sports Ground, 7am – 12.30pm

May 21 – Mossman Community markets, under the Raintrees on Foxton Ave, Mossman, 7am – 1pm, Malanda Markets, Malanda Showgrounds, 7.30am – 12.30pm, Tully Markets, Butler St, 7am – noon, Innisfail Markets, Anzac Park, 7am – noon, Mission Beach, Porters Promenade

May 22 – Tanks markets, 9am – 2pm, Collins Ave, Edge Hill, Port Douglas Cotter’s Market, Market Park, Wharf St, 8am – 1.30pm, Tumoulin Country Markets, Tumoulin Railway Station, 8am – noon, Tully Markets, Butler St, 7am – noon

May 28 – Yungaburra Markets, Bruce Jones market grounds, Yungaburra, Mossman Community markets, under the Raintrees on Foxton Ave, Mossman, 7am – 1pm

May 29 – Port Douglas Cotter’s Market, Market Park, Wharf St, 8am – 1.30pm

Kuranda Village markets are a popular tourist attraction. Picture: supplied.

JUNE

June 4 – Gordonvale Cottage Markets, Gordonvale Norman Park, 8am – noon, Mt Molloy Markets, QCWA Hall, 7am – noon, Koah Markets, Koah Hall, 322 Koah Rd, Mossman Community markets, under the Raintrees on Foxton Ave, Mossman, 7am – 1pm, Atherton Markets, Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 1 Golf Links Drive, 6am – noon, Mission Beach, Porters Promenade, Cardwell Markets, 7am – noon

June 5 – Redlynch community markets, Xavier Herbert Drive Park, 8am – 12.30pm, Port Douglas Cotter’s Market, Market Park, Wharf St, 8am – 1.30pm

June 11 – Mareeba Markets, Centenary Park, Mossman Community markets, under the Raintrees on Foxton Ave, Mossman, 7am – 1pm, Tully Markets, Butler St, 7am – noon

May Cui owns Cuili T-shirt and Souvenir shop in the night markets, selling all sorts of trinkets and wearables. PICTURE: BRENDAN RADKE

June 12 – Archer Creek markets, Archer Creek rest area, 15km from Ravenshoe on the Kennedy Highway, 7am – noon, Port Douglas Cotter’s Market, Market Park, Wharf St, 8am – 1.30pm, Atherton Indoor Markets, Atherton Showgrounds, 7am – noon, Tully Markets, Butler St, 7am – noon

June 5 – Palm Cove Markets, Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove, 8am – 2pm, Port Douglas Cotter’s Market, Market Park, Wharf St, 8am – 1.30pm

June 5 – Tolga Markets, Morrow Park, 7am – noon

June 12 – Mt Sheridan Plaza community markets, 9am – 3pm

June 12 – Holloways Beach markets, Holloways Beach Foreshore, 8am – 1pm, Port Douglas Cotter’s Market, Market Park, Wharf St, 8am – 1.30pm

June 18 – Clifton Beach markets, Clifton Beach Shopping Centre, 9am – 2pm, Mossman Community markets, under the Raintrees on Foxton Ave, Mossman, 7am – 1pm, Malanda Markets, Malanda Showgrounds, 7.30am – 12.30pm, Innisfail Markets, Anzac Park, 7am – noon, Mission Beach, Porters Promenade

Port Douglas Market offers a diverse range of produce and wares. Picture: Supplied.

June 19 – Woree markets, Cannon Park, Mulgrave Rd 8am – 1pm, Speewah Country Market, Speewah Tavern carpark, 7am – noon, Port Douglas Cotter’s Market, Market Park, Wharf St, 8am – 1.30pm, Wondelca Markets, Wondecla Sports Ground, 7am – 12.30pm

June 26 – Tanks markets, 9am – 2pm, Collins Ave, Edge Hill, Port Douglas Cotter’s Market, Market Park, Wharf St, 8am – 1.30pm

June 25 – Yungaburra Markets, Bruce Jones market grounds, Yungaburra, Mossman Community markets, under the Raintrees on Foxton Ave, Mossman, 7am – 1pm, Tully Markets, Butler St, 7am – noon

June 26 – Port Douglas Cotter’s Market, Market Park, Wharf St, 8am – 1.30pm, Tumoulin Country Markets, Tumoulin Railway Station, 8am – noon, Tully Markets, Butler St, 7am – noon

Woodcarver/chef Jay Powell with his unique animal styled cutting boards at the Yungaburra markets Picture: Anna Rogers

JULY

July 2 – Gordonvale Cottage Markets, Gordonvale Norman Park, 8am – noon, Mt Molloy Markets, QCWA Hall, 7am – noon, Koah Markets, Koah Hall, 322 Koah Rd, Mossman Community markets, under the Raintrees on Foxton Ave, Mossman, 7am – 1pm, Atherton Markets, Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 1 Golf Links Drive, 6am – noon, Mission Beach, Porters Promenade, Cardwell Markets, 7am – noon

July 3 – Port Douglas Cotter’s Market, Market Park, Wharf St, 8am – 1.30pm

July 3 – Palm Cove Markets, Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove, 8am – 2pm

July 3 – Tolga Markets, Morrow Park, 7am – noon

July 9 – Mareeba Markets, Centenary Park, Mossman Community markets, under the Raintrees on Foxton Ave, Mossman, 7am – 1pm, Tully Markets, Butler St, 7am – noon, Kurrimine Beach Markets, Kurrimine Beach Hall grounds

July 10 – Archer Creek markets, Archer Creek rest area, 15km from Ravenshoe on the Kennedy Highway, 7am – noon, Port Douglas Cotter’s Market, Market Park, Wharf St, 8am – 1.30pm, Tully Markets, Butler St, 7am – noon

Sarah Fallon of Kewarra Beach bought her son Cruz Fallon a pair of dragon wings at Palm Cove markets. PICTURE: BRENDAN RADKE

July 10 – Mt Sheridan Plaza community markets, 9am – 3pm, Atherton Indoor Markets, Atherton Showgrounds, 7am – noon

July 10 – Holloways Beach markets, Holloways Beach Foreshore, 8am – 1pm

July 16 – Mossman Community markets, under the Raintrees on Foxton Ave, Mossman, 7am – 1pm, Malanda Markets, Malanda Showgrounds, 7.30am – 12.30pm, Innisfail Markets, Anzac Park, 7am – noon, Mission Beach, Porters Promenade

July 17 – Woree markets, Cannon Park, Mulgrave Rd 8am – 1pm, Speewah Country Market, Speewah Tavern carpark, 7am – noon, Port Douglas Cotter’s Market, Market Park, Wharf St, 8am – 1.30pm, Wondelca Markets, Wondecla Sports Ground, 7am – 12.30pm

Crowds of people at the Night Markets in the Cairns Central Business district PICTURE: ANNA ROGERS

July 23 – Yungaburra Markets, Bruce Jones market grounds, Yungaburra, Mossman Community markets, under the Raintrees on Foxton Ave, Mossman, 7am – 1pm, Tully Markets, Butler St, 7am – noon

July 24 – Tanks markets, 9am – 2pm, Collins Ave, Edge Hill, Port Douglas Cotter’s Market, Market Park, Wharf St, 8am – 1.30pm, Tumoulin Country Markets, Tumoulin Railway Station, 8am – noon, Tully Markets, Butler St, 7am – noon

July 30 – Mareeba Markets, Centenary Park, Mossman Community markets, under the Raintrees on Foxton Ave, Mossman, 7am – 1pm

July 31 – Port Douglas Cotter’s Market, Market Park, Wharf St, 8am – 1.30pm

Avocados are a feature of markets across the Far North. Picture: supplied.

AUGUST

August 6 – Gordonvale Cottage Markets, Gordonvale Norman Park, 8am – noon, Mt Molloy Markets, QCWA Hall, 7am – noon, Koah Markets, Koah Hall, 322 Koah Rd, Mossman Community markets, under the Raintrees on Foxton Ave, Mossman, 7am – 1pm, Atherton Markets, Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 1 Golf Links Drive, 6am – noon, Mission Beach, Porters Promenade, Cardwell Markets, 7am – noon

August 7 – Redlynch community markets, Xavier Herbert Drive Park, 8am – 12.30pm, Port Douglas Cotter’s Market, Market Park, Wharf St, 8am – 1.30pm

August 7 – Palm Cove Markets, Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove, 8am – 2pm

August 7 – Tolga Markets, Morrow Park, 7am – noon

August 13 – Mareeba Markets, Centenary Park, Mossman Community markets, under the Raintrees on Foxton Ave, Mossman, 7am – 1pm, Tully Markets, Butler St, 7am – noon, Kurrimine Beach Markets, Kurrimine Beach Hall grounds

August 14 – Archer Creek markets, Archer Creek rest area, 15km from Ravenshoe on the Kennedy Highway, 7am – noon, Port Douglas Cotter’s Market, Market Park, Wharf St, 8am – 1.30pm

The Palm Cove markets attract strong crowds. PICTURE: BRENDAN RADKE

August 14 – Mt Sheridan Plaza community markets, 9am – 3pm, Atherton Indoor Markets, Atherton Showgrounds, 7am – noon, Tully Markets, Butler St, 7am – noon

August 14 – Holloways Beach markets, Holloways Beach Foreshore, 8am – 1pm

August 20 – Clifton Beach markets, Clifton Beach Shopping Centre, 9am – 2pm, Mossman Community markets, under the Raintrees on Foxton Ave, Mossman, 7am – 1pm, Malanda Markets, Malanda Showgrounds, 7.30am – 12.30pm, Innisfail Markets, Anzac Park, 7am – noon, Mission Beach, Porters Promenade

August 21 – Woree markets, Cannon Park, Mulgrave Rd 8am – 1pm, Speewah Country Market, Speewah Tavern carpark, 7am – noon, Port Douglas Cotter’s Market, Market Park, Wharf St, 8am – 1.30pm, Wondelca Markets, Wondecla Sports Ground, 7am – 12.30pm

August 27 – Yungaburra Markets, Bruce Jones market grounds, Yungaburra, Mossman Community markets, under the Raintrees on Foxton Ave, Mossman, 7am – 1pm, Tully Markets, Butler St, 7am – noon

August 28 – Port Douglas Cotter’s Market, Market Park, Wharf St, 8am – 1.30pm, Tumoulin Country Markets, Tumoulin Railway Station, 8am – noon, Tully Markets, Butler St, 7am – noon

Far North limes, grown on MEC Quality Caamano Fruits property near Mareeba, are typical of local produce on offer at Far North markets. PIC: Sarah Nicholson

SEPTEMBER

September 3 – Gordonvale Cottage Markets, Gordonvale Norman Park, 8am – noon, Mt Molloy Markets, QCWA Hall, 7am – noon, Koah Markets, Koah Hall, 322 Koah Rd, Mossman Community markets, under the Raintrees on Foxton Ave, Mossman, 7am – 1pm, Atherton Markets, Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 1 Golf Links Drive, 6am – noon, Mission Beach, Porters Promenade, Cardwell Markets, 7am – noon

September 4 – Port Douglas Cotter’s Market, Market Park, Wharf St, 8am – 1.30pm

September 4 – Tolga Markets, Morrow Park, 7am – noon

September 10 – Mareeba Markets, Centenary Park, Mossman Community markets, under the Raintrees on Foxton Ave, Mossman, 7am – 1pm, Tully Markets, Butler St, 7am – noon, Kurrimine Beach Markets, Kurrimine Beach Hall grounds

September 11 – Mt Sheridan Plaza community markets, 9am – 3pm, Port Douglas Cotter’s Market, Market Park, Wharf St, 8am – 1.30pm, Tully Markets, Butler St, 7am – noon

September 11 – Holloways Beach markets, Holloways Beach Foreshore, 8am – 1pm, Atherton Indoor Markets, Atherton Showgrounds, 7am – noon

Tempting cold drinks on offer at Rusty's Markets. Picture: supplied.

September 11 – Archer Creek markets, Archer Creek rest area, 15km from Ravenshoe on the Kennedy Highway, 7am – noon

September 17 – Mossman Community markets, under the Raintrees on Foxton Ave, Mossman, 7am – 1pm, Malanda Markets, Malanda Showgrounds, 7.30am – 12.30pm, Innisfail Markets, Anzac Park, 7am – noon, Mission Beach, Porters Promenade

September 18 – Speewah Country Market, Speewah Tavern carpark, 7am – noon, Port Douglas Cotter’s Market, Market Park, Wharf St, 8am – 1.30pm, Wondelca Markets, Wondecla Sports Ground, 7am – 12.30pm

September 24 – Yungaburra Markets, Bruce Jones market grounds, Yungaburra, Mossman Community markets, under the Raintrees on Foxton Ave, Mossman, 7am – 1pm, Tully Markets, Butler St, 7am – noon

September 25 – Tanks markets, 9am – 2pm, Collins Ave, Edge Hill, Port Douglas Cotter’s Market, Market Park, Wharf St, 8am – 1.30pm, Tumoulin Country Markets, Tumoulin Railway Station, 8am – noon, Tully Markets, Butler St, 7am – noon

A cold Acai bowl with fresh produce makes for a tempting and healthy snack at Rusty's Markets. Picture: supplied.

OCTOBER

October 1 – Gordonvale Cottage Markets, Gordonvale Norman Park, 8am – noon, Mt Molloy Markets, QCWA Hall, 7am – noon, Koah Markets, Koah Hall, 322 Koah Rd, Mossman Community markets, under the Raintrees on Foxton Ave, Mossman, 7am – 1pm, Atherton Markets, Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 1 Golf Links Drive, 6am – noon, Mission Beach, Porters Promenade, Cardwell Markets, 7am – noon

October 2 – Redlynch community markets, Xavier Herbert Drive Park, 8am – 12.30pm, Port Douglas Cotter’s Market, Market Park, Wharf St, 8am – 1.30pm

October 2 – Palm Cove Markets, Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove, 8am – 2pm

October 2 – Tolga Markets, Morrow Park, 7am – noon

October 8 – Mareeba Markets, Centenary Park, Mossman Community markets, under the Raintrees on Foxton Ave, Mossman, 7am – 1pm, Tully Markets, Butler St, 7am – noon, Kurrimine Beach Markets, Kurrimine Beach Hall grounds

October 9 – Mt Sheridan Plaza community markets, 9am – 3pm, Port Douglas Cotter’s Market, Market Park, Wharf St, 8am – 1.30pm, Atherton Indoor Markets, Atherton Showgrounds, 7am – noon, Tully Markets, Butler St, 7am – noon

Indigenous art at Cairns Night Markets. Picture: Tropical Tourism North Queensland.

October 9 – Archer Creek markets, Archer Creek rest area, 15km from Ravenshoe on the Kennedy Highway, 7am – noon

October 9 – Holloways Beach markets, Holloways Beach Foreshore, 8am – 1pm

October 15 – Clifton Beach markets, Clifton Beach Shopping Centre, 9am – 2pm, Mossman Community markets, under the Raintrees on Foxton Ave, Mossman, 7am – 1pm, Innisfail Markets, Anzac Park, 7am – noon, Mission Beach, Porters Promenade

October 16 – Woree markets, Cannon Park, Mulgrave Rd 8am – 1pm, Speewah Country Market, Speewah Tavern carpark, 7am – noon, Port Douglas Cotter’s Market, Market Park, Wharf St, 8am – 1.30pm, Wondelca Markets, Wondecla Sports Ground, 7am – 12.30pm

Owner of Quality Aussie Bush Hats and Oilskins at the Cairns Night Markets, Yatsuki Hirakawa with some croc skin belts PICTURE: ANNA ROGERS

October 22 – Yungaburra Markets, Bruce Jones market grounds, Yungaburra, Mossman Community markets, under the Raintrees on Foxton Ave, Mossman, 7am – 1pm, Tully Markets, Butler St, 7am – noon

October 23 – Tanks markets, 9am – 2pm, Collins Ave, Edge Hill, Port Douglas Cotter’s Market, Market Park, Wharf St, 8am – 1.30pm, Tumoulin Country Markets, Tumoulin Railway Station, 8am – noon, Tully Markets, Butler St, 7am – noon

October 29 – Mareeba Markets, Centenary Park, Mossman Community markets, under the Raintrees on Foxton Ave, Mossman, 7am – 1pm

October 30 – Port Douglas Cotter’s Market, Market Park, Wharf St, 8am – 1.30pm

Cairns Night Markets have a diverse range of goods on offer. Picture: Tropical Tourism North Queensland.

NOVEMBER

November 5 – Gordonvale Cottage Markets, Gordonvale Norman Park, 8am – noon, Mt Molloy Markets, QCWA Hall, 7am – noon, Koah Markets, Koah Hall, 322 Koah Rd, Mossman Community markets, under the Raintrees on Foxton Ave, Mossman, 7am – 1pm, Atherton Markets, Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 1 Golf Links Drive, 6am – noon, Mission Beach, Porters Promenade, Cardwell Markets, 7am – noon

November 6 – Palm Cove Markets, Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove, 8am – 2pm, Port Douglas Cotter’s Market, Market Park, Wharf St, 8am – 1.30pm

November 6 – Tolga Markets, Morrow Park, 7am – noon

November 12 – Mareeba Markets, Centenary Park, Mossman Community markets, under the Raintrees on Foxton Ave, Mossman, 7am – 1pm, Tully Markets, Butler St, 7am – noon, Tully Markets, Butler St, 7am – noon

November 13 – Mt Sheridan Plaza community markets, 9am – 3pm, Port Douglas Cotter’s Market, Market Park, Wharf St, 8am – 1.30pm, Atherton Indoor Markets, Atherton Showgrounds, 7am – noon, Tully Markets, Butler St, 7am – noon

Taste test locally grown produce at markets across the Far North. Picture: supplied.

November 13 – Archer Creek markets, Archer Creek rest area, 15km from Ravenshoe on the Kennedy Highway, 7am – noon

November 13 – Holloways Beach markets, Holloways Beach Foreshore, 8am – 1pm

November 19 – Mossman Community markets, under the Raintrees on Foxton Ave, Mossman, 7am – 1pm, Malanda Markets, Malanda Showgrounds, 7.30am – 12.30pm, Innisfail Markets, Anzac Park, 7am – noon, Mission Beach, Porters Promenade

November 20 – Woree markets, Cannon Park, Mulgrave Rd 8am – 1pm, Speewah Country Market, Speewah Tavern carpark, 7am – noon, Port Douglas Cotter’s Market, Market Park, Wharf St, 8am – 1.30pm, Wondelca Markets, Wondecla Sports Ground, 7am – 12.30pm

November 26 – Yungaburra Markets, Bruce Jones market grounds, Yungaburra, Mossman Community markets, under the Raintrees on Foxton Ave, Mossman, 7am – 1pm, Tully Markets, Butler St, 7am – noon, Tully Markets, Butler St, 7am – noon

November 27 – Tanks markets, 9am – 2pm, Collins Ave, Edge Hill, Port Douglas Cotter’s Market, Market Park, Wharf St, 8am – 1.30pm, Tumoulin Country Markets, Tumoulin Railway Station, 8am – noon, Tully Markets, Butler St, 7am – noon

Held on the fourth Saturday of each month, Yungaburra markets has some 250 local growers, producers and artisans selling their produce and handiwork. Picture: supplied.

DECEMBER

December 3 – Gordonvale Cottage Markets, Gordonvale Norman Park, 8am – noon, Mt Molloy Markets, QCWA Hall, 7am – noon, Mossman Community markets, under the Raintrees on Foxton Ave, Mossman, 7am – 1pm, Atherton Markets, Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 1 Golf Links Drive, 6am – noon, Mission Beach, Porters Promenade, Cardwell Markets, 7am – noon

December 4 – Redlynch community markets, Xavier Herbert Drive Park, 8am – 12.30pm, Port Douglas Cotter’s Market, Market Park, Wharf St, 8am – 1.30pm

December 4 – Palm Cove Markets, Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove, 8am – 2pm

December 4 – Tolga Markets, Morrow Park, 7am – noon

December 10 – Mareeba Markets, Centenary Park, Mossman Community markets, under the Raintrees on Foxton Ave, Mossman, 7am – 1pm, Tully Markets, Butler St, 7am – noon

December 11 – Mt Sheridan Plaza community markets, 9am – 3pm, Port Douglas Cotter’s Market, Market Park, Wharf St, 8am – 1.30pm, Atherton Indoor Markets, Atherton Showgrounds, 7am – noon

Redlynch community markets stall holders with some of the goods they are selling. Estelle Neilson from with Josef and Pixie wearing some gear from Snoottie dog designs, Nikita Howarth 13 with some toys, Tina Redmond from Buzzie Bee honey and organiser Emma Peacock. PICTURE: ANNA ROGERS

December 11 – Holloways Beach markets, Holloways Beach Foreshore, 8am – 1pm

December 11 – Archer Creek markets, Archer Creek rest area, 15km from Ravenshoe on the Kennedy Highway, 7am – noon

December 17 – Yungaburra Markets, Bruce Jones market grounds, Yungaburra, Mossman Community markets, under the Raintrees on Foxton Ave, Mossman, 7am – 1pm, Mission Beach, Porters Promenade

December 17 – Clifton Beach markets, Clifton Beach Shopping Centre, 9am – 2pm

December 18 – Woree markets, Cannon Park, Mulgrave Rd 8am – 1pm, Speewah Country Market, Speewah Tavern carpark, 7am – noon, Port Douglas Cotter’s Market, Market Park, Wharf St, 8am – 1.30pm, Wondelca Markets, Wondecla Sports Ground, 7am – 12.30pm

Fiona Chamberlain from Brisbane looks over a clothing stall with Katherine Robertson from Redlynch at the Tanks Markets. PICTURE: STEWART MCLEAN

OTHER

Cairns Night Markets: 54-60 Abbott St through to 70-73 Esplanade, food court 11am – 11pm, night markets 4.30pm – 11pm

Rusty’s Markets: 57-89 Grafton St, Friday and Saturday 5am – 6pm, Sunday 5am – 3pm

Kuranda Original Rainforest Markets: 13 Therwine St, Kuranda, 9.30am – 3pm

Kuranda Heritage Markets: 2/4 Rob Veivers Drive, Kuranda 10am – 3.30pm

Cooktown markets are held every Sunday morning in the shady parkland along the picturesque Endeavour River.

Originally published as The ultimate guide to market days across the Far North