Central Coast Markets

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.

Sometimes the markets change their dates due to the weather or other reasons. Make sure you check their Facebook page.

Gosford City Farmers Market

When: Every Sunday

Hours: 7am–12pm

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.

Avoca Beachside Markets

When: Every 4th Sunday

Hours: 9am – 2pm

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: 9am – 3pm

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: 9am – 2pm

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.

Long Jetty Markets

When: Last Saturday of the month

Hours: 9am – 2pm

Where: Tuggerah Parade Foreshore, Long Jetty

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Long Jetty Markets is 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: 5.30pm – 9pm

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

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Markets for 2022: 15 & 16 January, 12 & 13 March, 21 & 22 May, 17 & 18 September, 15 & 16 October

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

Where: Lions Community Hall, 3/8 Russell Drysdale Street, East Gosford

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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: Peats Ridge Primary School, 1231 Peats Ridge Road, Peats Ridge

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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 field of Peats Ridge Primary School.

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