Markets on the Gold Coast
We are really lucky in the Gold Coast to have so many markets that we can visit. We have markets ranging from regular farmers markets at a variety of venues, an organic market and several arts and crafts markets.
Markets can be enjoyed at any age. They are fun, relaxing and allow us to combine outdoor activity with shopping. And one of the great things is that they are a feast for all the senses – the colours and smells are refreshing and you can touch your food instead of just touching a plastic wrapping.
The colours and smells at a market just cannot be replicated in a supermarket or department store. Stores have their own benefits like an almost limitless variety and organized efficiency, but they do appear a little sterile in comparison to markets.
We are familiar with the charm of going to an open-air market. However, beyond the pure fun of it, markets have a few deeper and subtler advantage as well. Where else can you speak to the artist who painted the painting or created that piece of art? You can ask the true meaning behind a painting and get to know what was in the artist’s mind and what he or she was feeling when they – created their work. And you can talk to the farmer and ask him which part of the field he plants cabbages or corn or carrots and what time of day he harvested all that fantastically fresh fruit. This kind of closeness gives you fresh respect and appreciation of what you buy at the market. It’ll change your whole attitude to what you eat and the arts and craft you buy.
BROADBEACH MARKETS
Where: Kurrawa Park, Old Burleigh Road, Broadbeach.
When: 1st & 3rd Sunday of every month. 8am to 2pm.
BUNDALL FARMERS MARKET
Where: Gold Coast Turf Club, Racecourse Drive, Bundall.
When: Every Sunday, 6am to 11am.
BURLEIGH MARKETS – FARMERS MARKET
Where: Burleigh Heads State School, Lower Gold Coast Highway, Burleigh Heads.
When: Every Saturday, 7am to 12 noon.
BURLEIGH MARKETS – ARTS & PRODUCTS
Where: Justins Park, The Esplanade, Burleigh Heads.
When: Last Sunday of the month, 8am to 2.30pm.
CARRARA MARKETS
Where: Gooding Drive, Carrara.
When: Every Saturday & Sunday 7am to 4pm.
COOLANGATTA MARKETS
Where: Queen Elizabeth Park, Marine Parade, Coolangatta.
When: 2nd Sunday of the month and 4th Sunday of five Sunday months, 8am to 2.30pm.
EMERALD LAKES GOURMET FOOD AND CRAFT MARKETS
Where: Emerald Lakes Complex, The Boulevard, Carrara
When: Every Thursday 3pm to 7pm.
MARINA MIRAGE FARMERS MARKETS
Where: Marina Mirage, 74 Seaworld Drive, Main Beach.
When: Every Saturday undercover, 7am to 11am.
MARKETTA STREET FOOD
Where: 23 Hillcrest Parade, Miami.
When: Every Saturday night, 4pm to 10pm an open-air market.
MIAMI MARKETTA ARTS CREATIVE
Where: 23 Hillcrest Parade, Miami.
When: Some Fridays, August 8 & 22, September 12 & 26, October 10 & 24, November 14 & 28 December 12 & 26. From 5pm to 10pm
MONACO MARKETS
Where: “Monaco Centre”, Cnr Rio Vista Boulevard & Monaco Street, Broadbeach Waters.
When: Last Sunday of month, 8am to 12pm.
MUDGEERABA COUNTRY MARKETS
Where: Mudgeeraba Showgrounds, 115 Mudgeeraba Road, Mudgeeraba.
When: Every Saturday, 7am to 12noon.
NERANG FRESH PRODUCE & CRAFT MARKETS
Where: Lavelle Street, Nerang.
When: Every Sunday, 6.30am to 12pm
PALM BEACH CURRUMBIN FARMERS MARKETS
Where: Palm Beach Currumbin State High School, Thrower Drive, Palm Beach.
When: Every Saturday 6am to 11am
SURFERS PARADISE BEACHFRONT MARKETS
Where: The Esplanade Surfers Paradise.
When: Every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday nights, 5pm to 10pm (September to April), 4pm to 9pm (May to August)
THE ORGANIC GOLD COAST FARMERS MARKET
Where: Miami State High School, 2137-2205 Gold Coast Highway, Miami.
When: Every Sunday, 6am to 11am.
THE VILLAGE MARKETS (BURLEIGH)
Where: Burleigh Heads State School, Lower Gold Coast Highway, Burleigh Heads.
When: 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month.
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