Best Markets in Ballarat: Farmers Markets and Weekend Events in the Goldfields

Ballarat's market scene draws on the surrounding volcanic plains agricultural hinterland and a population with a strong community-events culture. The Ballarat Farmers Market at Ballarat Showgrounds operates on the third Saturday of each month and is the region's principal fresh food market, with growers from across the Central Highlands and Western District. The Ballarat Swap Meet is a major annual event drawing large numbers for automotive and general goods trading. The Civic Hall and Bridge Mall precinct hosts various pop-up and specialty markets through the year. The Buninyong Village Market at Buninyong (12 kilometres south) has a traditional small-town market character with produce and craft on select Sundays. Checking current dates via the City of Ballarat events calendar is worthwhile as scheduling varies.