This is a great little market which is the first and third Sunday of every month…read more Unfortunately they don't seem to have many regular stallholders, so don't have your mind set on a particular stall.. Some Sunday's there are only a small handful of stalls... It seems to be weather dependent. Those who seem to be regular are the great organic vege stall, I think they're called Spring Creek organics, they have a great selection of seasonal produce, the organic chocolate stall and there are usually 2 bakery stalls, both selling yummy artisan breads. There is a fabulous homemade dip stall, but on the first Sunday of the month, you can also buy the most amazing falafel pita pocket. Make sure you save space for this! Today there was also a homemade crumpet stall, free range eggs, a tomato stall and an apple stall that also sold Apple juice. There was a seafood stall, a pistachio stall and also a representative from the Hobson's Bay council giving information about capital spending and asking for residents advice.. This was all happening outside in the substation carpark while inside the substation a craft market was set up, but only on the first Sunday of the month...

One of only two accredited farmer's markets in the western suburbs (the other is in Flemington),…read morethe Newport Farmer's market at Substation is on every first and third Sunday of the month. It's a small market but has some fantastic purveyors, like the dude with the forearm sized leeks (three biggies for five dollars!), purple carrots, and golden beetroot. Other highlights include some wonderful French style cheese, pickles, Shepherd avocados, and organic breads and ciders. La Tortilleria is here every third Sunday selling freshly made tortillas, nachos, and authentic tamales. We like to come to the Substation with the dog, grab some veggies, and a takeaway coffee, and then head over to the Newport/Williamstown foreshore for a picnic and a long walk.

Five reasons why Little Saigon is the shizz nizzle…read more.... 1. Free samples of delicious tropical fruit in winter. There's nothing like biting into a creamy custard apple or juicy papaya in winter. Instant mental transportation to the fair and dreamy isles. 2. The cheapest avocados in the western world. Last week I bought 12 perfect avocados for 7 dollars. This should be enough to make you drop everything and run to Footscray but if it isn't, I give you number 3.... 3. Stuffed tofu (legendary) 4. Those little Vietnamese crepes with minced pork and fish sauce. I like to bring them to work and annoy all my sour puss co workers with their delicious stank. 5. Bags of limes for 2 dollars. It's constantly margaritaville at my house now.

This is one of the great market experiences of Melbourne. Vietnamese sellers yelling out "$1.99"…read moreand monotone sounds just to get attention. There are Fruit samples to try in abundance and the hustle and bustle of people pushing through the crowd. This is one of the best places in Melbourne to get super cheap fresh veggies and fruit, plus harder to find Asian ingredients (that are not stocked elsewhere). Go in the late afternoon on Saturday or Sunday for some bargains and the big push and shove of eager shoppers!

I was really disappointed with this market! A frequent goer of Gaswork Park and Veg Out, this is…read moreteeny tiny in comparison I am sorry to say. It felt like there is less than 10 stalls. Normally I fill my trolley with fresh produce. Here I bought a sad bunch of carrots (organic) and a bag of orange. The most impressive thing was the grilled cheese sandwich from Milawa cheese. Three layers of cheese made toastie heaven. Nom Nom nom

Small market with inconsistent quality produce. I have really tried to love this market as it is…read morenext to my house. Many things I bought have gone rotten very quickly or have been of average to low quality. Unfortunately I cannot recommend this place.

Farmers Markets are my favourite way to spend a Saturday morning. Wake up, throw on some clothes,…read moregrab a coffee and a pastry to be consumed in the car, and head off to the farmers market. Perfection. It certainly helped to have some beautiful winter sunshine on our backs as we gingerly stepped our way through the muddy grounds of the farmers market this weekend. It's a perfect venue - a little country oasis in the middle of the bustling city. It makes me so happy. The air is clean, there are hens and dogs wandering around everywhere, and there are usually some happy-looking goats and ponies to pet on your way to the food. The food is usually great quality, and usually good value as well. But honestly, I'm willing to pay a little more when I know where the food has come from, and am able to meet the people that grew it. I can't recommend this highly enough. Check it out!

Collingwood Children's Farm is a great place for young children to visit. Children can get up close…read moreto a number of different farm animals including a variety of hens, pigs, goat and horses. Pleasant places to walk along winding pathways leading to secret nooks and crannies. Interesting walking in the fruit and flower gardens and it is necessary to observe the no pick sign for fruit and flowers. The community garden is of great interest with its neatly laid out vegetable plots. We lunched at the cafe but unfortunately missed seeing the sign for a barbecue that day. Each day there is a timetable of events but be warned to be early as there are always crowds of children and adults wanting to do the same thing as you.

Footscray park!!! Best kept secret in town. Bring a rug,…read morepicnic, plenty of free exercise equipment and a bicycle repair shop on weekends!!! Boating, rowing! No crocodile s!

I frequent many markets and Footscray market is one of the cheapest in town, hands down. If you're…read morean adventurous cook, lots of sometimes hard to find produce is available too. Live crabs, pork belly and Asian herbs and spices. Be prepared for crowds.

Love this market. The variety of food for the family is excellent. Always fill our bags up with…read morefresh produce and a treat for our Sunday.

this market is on every second sunday of the month. there's lots of organic produce, grass fed beef…read moreand free range eggs. there's homemade pastries, pasta, soups and sausages. the local rotary club makes egg & bacon sandwiches. there is a lady that makes the most amazing meat pies, they're family size and about $15, made from scratch and so so tasty. i drag my husband around, buying him sweet treats and coffee so he won't complain too much about being away at 9am on a sunday. this is definitely one of the better farmers markets in the area.

I had no idea what to idea what to expect when I first walked in here some years ago. I most…read morecertainly wasn't expecting such a cavernous space filled with so many shops selling all manner of edible delights. The stalls in Brunswick Market really capture the multi-cultural essence of Sydney Road, and the variety here is impressive. Within this huge building you'll find halal butchers, a mini supermarket, lots of fresh fruit and vegetables, aromatic spices, exotic sounds from far and away, and vibrant fabrics. It's rather an exciting place to accidentally stumble into so get stumbling.

Don't expect anything too smart..it's pretty down at heel and not exactly bustling but there's…read moresome really good and inexpensive food to be found here. My favourite is the Italian butcher right down the end, if you're an offal fan he usually has a good selection and his pork is always good...and I reckon he has the best sausages in Melbourne. There's also a large fruit and veg shop which has good quality produce and is also well priced and the fish shop is also worth checking out.

The Coburg Trash and Treasure Market is a bit further from public transport, so visitors here are…read morereally here on a mission. Most arrive quite early, hawking bargains before sellers even load them out of the car. the saying, ëarly bird gets the worm, definitely is true here. Best strategy is to come in early if you know what you want. Sellers are likely to be more agreeable to your offer. Later in the day however, there are other bargains at play. It's early start for these guys so they love offers that can send them home early. This market has lots of produce stalls, cheap fruit, veg, home grown plants and bigger potted sized plants. There are lots of bric and bracs, electronics and some unusual surprises including the odd cake and candle stalls There are toilets on site, a play and picnic area and ample parking on site. Overall, a good go to market if you are looking for a bargain.

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With so many second hand markets around these days, it's really a hit and miss as to whether you…read morewill luck upon scoring a good find for a decent price. Fitzroy market is a small market at the Fitzroy Primary School that has a well edited selection of clothes, books, shoes, bits and bobs. There is definitely an element of 'Fitzroy cool' at the market, with a younger range of sellers. Note, when I say younger, I'm talking 20-30s (which is the age bracket I fall in). This is one of my favorite markets around at the moment.

Great little local market held in the grounds of Fitzroy Primary School on the third Saturday of…read moreevery month in 2012 (it's previously been the first Saturday of the month). Mostly secondhand clothes, records, toys and bric-a-brac - almost always at very reasonable prices. Not many food and drink options: a sausage sizzle and a very good coffee stall, but there's plenty of other cafes and bakeries nearby on Smith or Brunswick Streets if that doesn't take your fancy. Entry by gold coin donation.