Central Coast Markets

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We all like a good market.

There are several markets on the NSW Central Coast, but below you’ll find the locals’ favourites.

The markets range from bric-a-brac to hand-sourced quality products.

You’ll find fresh produce, art and craft, home-made food, jewellery and more.

Gosford City Farmers Market

When: Every Sunday

Hours: 7 am – 1 pm

Where:  Gosford Showground, Gosford

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Gosford City Farmers Markets is a great place to go on a Sunday to get artisan and fresh produce by local farmers and producers, especially fruits and vegetables. 

There’s a great variety of fruits and vegetables and other delicious food: Organic sourdough bread. Fresh pasta. Eggs. Raw honey. Grass fed beef. Goat cheese and other cheeses. Olives. Homemade chutneys and relish. And more.

There's also ready-made international food: Chinese dumplings. Gozleme. Falafels. And more.

If you like fresh food that’s the place to go.

There are other stalls as well that sell plants, pet items and uggboots.

The Entrance Market

When: Every Saturday, except event weekends and on event days

Hours: 9 am - 2 pm

Where: Memorial Park - The Entrance

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The Entrance Market features 20 – 25 stalls. 

There are clothes, jewellery, pet products and food.

My favourite food at these markets is the gozleme (chocolate gozleme anyone?). I also liked the Pixie Rugs last time I visited.

Park for free next to The Entrance Visitor Information Centre.

It’s worth visiting and spending a few hours in The Entrance. There are many things to do nearby... Check out Pelican Feeding, the attractions for kids, and the beautiful view along the channel.

Avoca Beachside Markets 

When: Every 4th Sunday

Hours: 9 am - 2 pm

Where: Heazlett Park, Avoca Beach

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At Avoca Beachside Markets you won’t find cheap and mass-produced things. Only quality, locally-sourced and handmade items.

It comes with a higher price tag, but it’s completely worth it.

120+ stalls of beautifully designed arts and crafts, jewellery, textiles. And organic and fresh produce and international food like gozleme.

You find jams, honey, cheeses, bagels. Little Creek Cheese and Brooklyn Boy Bagels are some of the stalls.

The Avoca Beachside Markets’ vibe is great...

The markets on the edge of the lake, there's a grassy area, live music and a little playground.

The markets are dog-friendly.

Parking at Avoca Beach is hard to find when the markets are on.

Get there early, or park on The Round Drive and walk a few minutes. Or park at Avoca Beach Hotel and take one of their shuttle busses to the markets.

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Terrigal Beach Markets

When: First Saturday of the month

Hours: 9 am - 3 pm

Where: Terrigal Esplanade next to the beach, Terrigal

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About 30-40 stalls beside the beach. There are many clothes stalls, candles, jewellery, soaps, relishes & chutneys. And live music.

Enjoy the markets, the beach, boutique shopping, Florida Beach Bar, the beer garden, and walk to Terrigal Haven along the esplanade. Terrigal Markets are in a great spot.

Park at Terrigal Haven or in the free carpark on Wilson Rd. 

Umina Beach Markets

When: 3rd Sunday of the month

Hours: 9 am - 2 pm

Where: Next to Umina Surf Life Saving Club, Umina

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Umina Beach Markets are one of the best markets in one of the best locations.

There are 75+ stalls with everything you can possibly find in a market… Art, fruits and vegetables, clothes, ready-to-eat-food (including yummy churros), jewellery, live music, good vibe and more. 

The stalls are beside the beach and Umina Beach Playground. The playground is huge. It has a toddler area, a big climbing net, a flying fox, a BMX track and skatepark.

There’s heaps of space for picnics.

The beach is patrolled in summer, so make a whole day of it with your family at Umina Beach Markets.

Shelly Beach Markets 

When: Last Saturday of the month

Hours: 9 am – 2 pm

Where: Tuggerah Parade Foreshore, Long Jetty

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Shelly Beach Markets relocated to Long Jetty in February 2020.

It’s quite a big market with 100+ stalls and live music.

There are nice products: Jewellery, clothes, homeware, candles, skin care and more.

There are also food stalls and ready-made food: International food, fresh eggs, jams, relishes, chutneys, breads, treats, oils & vinegars, fruits…

Kids enjoy face painting and jumping castles.

Enjoy walking or cycling along Tuggerah Lake before or after visiting the markets. 

Greedy Guts Markets

When: Second Friday of the month

 Hours: 5.30 pm - 9 pm

Where: Florida Beach Bar, Terrigal

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Enjoy delicious plates from street food pop-ups. Here are some of the foods you can taste:

• Filipino cuisine from Pasalubongs Filipino Soul Food 
• Gourmet burger from Cheat Day Burgers
• Paella from Tapas Market
• Street tacos from La CALLE
• Peruvian Street Food from Ola Chola
• And many more

Some market nights have specific themes such as “Asian Fusion or Oktoberfest.

Inside Florida Beach Bar you can get regular food such as kids meals, pizza, chips and wedges.

Greedy Guts Markets make for a great dinner/evening out with the kids, family or friends. You can also grab a drink from the bar and enjoy live music.

Terrigal Antique & Vintage Fair

When: Held quarterly 

Hours: 8 am - 4 pm Sat and 9 am - 3 pm Sun

Where: Terrigal Scout Hall, cnr Willoughby Rd & Terrigal Dr, Terrigal

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If you like antiques, do no miss Terrigal Antique & Vintage Fair! It’s the only vintage market on the Central Coast.

You find a wide array of genuine vintage, antique and retro homewares. Plus vintage clothing and accessories. Rustic farmyard relics. And more.

Some of the collectibles include: Fine china. Oil lamps. Typewriters. Vintage cameras and radios.

French Country Market

When: Held twice a year

Entry fee:  $2 and children under supervision free

Where: Chertsey Primary School, Willow Road, Springfield

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Be transported to Paris at the French Country Market.

The French-inspired furniture, jewellery and textiles are irresistible. And quite affordable.

The food is amazing, too… Indulge with French crepes, pastries, macarons and breads. Have Belgian crunchy chips with Dutch mayonnaise – the best hot chips I’ve ever had!

The stalls are spread on the grassy field of Chertsey Primary School. The entry fees go to Chertsey Primary School to provide services to students with special needs.

If you love everything French, these markets are not to be missed.