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Canberra Markets Guide 2026: Farmers Markets, Fresh Food and Weekend Stalls
Canberra has a strong fresh-food scene for its size. Sitting inland at altitude, surrounded by the cool-climate farms and vineyards of the Canberra District, the city has built a real weekend market culture around regional growers, bakers, butchers and makers. If you are new to town or just want to shop the way locals do, this guide explains how Canberra's farmers and fresh-food markets work, what you will find on the stalls, and how to make the most of a Saturday or Sunday morning among the produce.
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Capital Region Farmers Market
Held every Saturday at EPIC (Exhibition Park) in Mitchell, the ACT's largest growers-only market. Seasonal produce, artisan bread, free-range eggs and local honey direct from producers.
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Old Bus Depot Markets
Sunday markets at the historic Kingston bus depot. A mix of fresh produce, handmade goods and street food; popular for a relaxed weekend morning browse.
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Fyshwick Fresh Food Markets
Canberra's trade-style produce market near the airport, open daily. Bulk fruit and vegetable wholesalers, a deli hall and a Friday street food market draw regular shoppers.
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Belconnen Fresh Food Markets
A permanent enclosed market in the Belconnen town centre with butchers, fishmongers, fruit and veg stalls and deli counters, useful for weekly shopping rather than weekend browsing.
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Southside Farmers Market
Saturday morning market at Tuggeranong with local fruit, vegetables and artisan foods, drawing farmers from the southern tablelands and the Monaro region.
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