28 Amazing Markets In South Australia To Visit This Spring

They will put a ~spring~ into your step.

1. Adelaide Showgrounds Farmer's Market

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As the largest farmer's market in South Australia, the produce on offer showcases the best of this southern state. Every Sunday from 9am to 1pm, the Wayville Showgrounds are inundated with fresh produce, baked goods and more often than not, a celebrity chef or local personality doing a cooking demonstration.

2. Bowerbird Bazaar Market

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For a full weekend, twice a year, these markets transform Stirling Angas Pavillion into an artisan's dream. The Bowerbird Bazaar Market gives South Australians the opportunity to support not only the local creative minds behind some of the most innovative products, but those from all over Australia. The next markets are being held from Friday November 20th to Sunday November 22nd.

3. Barossa Farmer's Market

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It's rather convenient being able to select your beautiful Barossa produce, treating yourself to a deluxe market breakfast burger and then being able to visit some amazing wineries. Get there nice and early before breakfast sells out, every Saturday from 7.30am to 11.30am.

4. Wattle Street Market

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Set up in the front yard of a beautiful home in the Eastern suburbs, the quaint Wattle Street Market is unique in making the stall holders and market goers feel part of a lovely and nurturing community. The next market will be held on Saturday October 17th from 9am to 4pm.

5. Willunga Farmer's Market

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The Willunga Town Square is a vivacious place on Saturday mornings. From 8am to 12:30pm, the square is filled with music from buskers, fantastic produce, and the vibrant hum of chatter from the sellers with their customers.

6. The Market Shed on Holland

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This eclectic market is the perfect fusion of brunch spot and farmer's market, all within the CBD locale. Every Sunday from 9am to 3pm, The Market Shed becomes a lively, community-focused space, connecting food lovers with organic, sustainable, and local produce.

7. Adelaide Hills Farmer's Market

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Aside from the outstanding Adelaide Hills produce, this market is unique in its ability to involve all patrons through live music, monthly cooking demonstrations, and frequent cooking competitions. Head up to the hills, this market is every Saturday from 8.30am to 12.30pm.

8. Gilles Street Market

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South Australian designers and stall holders make this a vibrant and beloved market. Most of the stalls are fashion and accessory focused, however there are still a plethora of other stalls selling food, plants, dream catchers, and records to satisfy all interests. The next market day is Sunday September 20th from 10am to 4pm.

9. Flinders Street Markets

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Swing by the big blue shed on Flinders Street and peruse the unique goods that have all been hand-crafted. These markets are open Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 3pm and often hold specially organised weekend events.

10. Riverland Farmer's Market

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Inside the Berri Senior Citizens' Hall on a Saturday morning from 7.30am to 11.30am, you will find local Riverland produce at its best. Each week features different stalls depending on the seasonality of their goods. The breakfast bar will have you sorted for a bite to eat and a locally roasted coffee.

11. Victor Harbour Farmer's Market

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Fresh wood oven-fired pizza, artisanal cheeses, and couverture chocolates are but few of the fantastic goods available. There are often cooking demonstrations from guest chefs and activities available for the young ones. This market is up and running every Saturday from 8am to 12.30pm.

12. The Local Collective

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The dudes of Adelaide are being treated to a new market that's designed with their needs in mind. With the line-up of some of Adelaide's most beloved local stallholders, this is not a market to miss out on. The first market will be Saturday October 17th from 11am to 5pm at Published Arthouse.

13. Mount Pleasant Farmer's Market

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Without even mentioning the produce, the breakfast selection here is enough of a drawcard to send you on a Saturday morning hillside drive. Every Saturday from 8am to 12pm the Mount Pleasant Show Hall is abuzz with the exchange of fantastic produce, local meats, preserved foods, plants, and baked goods.

14. Stirling Laneways Market

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Set in the beautiful hills, the Stirling Laneway Markets are as picturesque as they are fantastic. Laneways is more than a market, it's an event of its own. Each market day has its own unique theme, encouraging patrons to partake in dressing up and getting amongst the entertainment on offer. Set aside the fourth Sunday of each month to visit these markets, from 10am to 4pm.

15. Wild at Hart Market

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The transformed Hart's Mill area comes alive on Sunday mornings from 9am to 1pm. Alongside the Port River you'll find ethically sourced and produced goods, including fruit, vegetables, baked goods, and a little something for brunch.

16. Little City Market

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Little City is a creative, collaborative workspace in Prospect. The special events on offer have now extended to the Little City Mini Markets that hosts a select range of stalls. The next market is on Saturday September 26th from 10am to 3pm.

17. Willunga Quarry Market

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Enjoy the Willunga township through this once monthly market, held on the second Saturday of the month, from 9am to 1pm. Here you'll find some unique edible goods, plants, handmade crafts, and knick knacks.

18. Torrens Island Market

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The banks of the Port River are fresh with the ocean breeze every Sunday morning from 6am to 1pm. If you're lucky you'll be able to get some fresh, South Australian seafood straight from the fishing boat.

19. Gepps Cross Treasure Market

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Rain or shine, on a Sunday morning from 7am to 2pm, vendors gather to sell fresh produce - plus a few odds and ends - to the public. Get ready to face the crowds, grab your bags, and stock up on fruit and vegetables at modest prices.

20. Fullarton Market

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This lovely little suburban market is set outdoors amongst Fullarton Park and its beautiful greenery. The wide array of stalls means there's something for everyone. Market days are on the fourth Saturday of each month from 9am to 1pm.

21. Farm Direct Markets

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Three market locations across different days make fresh produce readily available throughout the week. These markets arose out of the need to support local farmers and producers, and the passion to bring fresh, local produce to suburban communities. Each of the markets have an array of stalls, live entertainment, and tasty hot food.

22. Campbelltown Moonlight Market

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Thorndon Park becomes a destination spot on the first Friday night of each month, during the warmer months. Most of the food is supplied from the businesses that are part of the Flavours of Campbelltown Food Trail, plus an array of artisanal craft, fashion and homeware stalls are on offer. Market nights start as of November.

23. Lollipop Markets

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Catering for parents and parents-to-be, the Lollipop markets are run by a group of mums who aim to provide a market for the whole family to enjoy. Each boutique stall holder showcases their range of goods that parents and their little ones will love. The next market will be Sunday November 15th from 10am to 3pm.

24. Mount Gambier Farmer's Market

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This authentic farmer's market has beautiful produce on offer, and also attracts an array of guest cooks on a regular basis. The Mount Gambier Farmer's Market is situated between the library and the Cave Gardens, running on Saturdays from 9am to midday.

25. Red Umbrella Market

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No umbrellas are needed at the Goodwill Community Centre when it is transformed into this eclectic indoor market. The next market is set for Sunday November 22nd, so make sure to visit the beautiful artists, creators, and stall holders at this charming event.

26. Round She Goes Fashion Market

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This market is for lovers of women's vintage clothing and accessories. The German Club gets packed with preloved clothing items and accessories from local designers. The next market will be on Saturday November 28th from 10am to 3pm.

27. Playhouse Lane Market

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Another new market to join the South Australian line-up this spring, the Playhouse Lane Market aims to encourage new entrepreneurs. Meet these creative minds at the Queen's Theatre on Saturday September 19th from 10am to 5pm.

28. Victoria Square Art Market

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Victoria Square will be hosting a new art-focused market on Sunday October 11 from 11am to 5pm. There will be South Australian artists displaying and selling their artwork, local wineries and breweries supplying beverages, plus stalls selling accessories, vintage clothing, and other goods.