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  • The Lady Cutler floating restaurant with city buildings in the background.
20 Dec

Docklands Waterfront Christmas Farmers Market

  • Free
  • Family and kids

Come and enjoy the artisan produce from Victoria Farmers Market accredited vendors selling their honey, bread, chai, wine and seafood to eat on the go or buy fresh to cook later.

The market will have a touch of Christmas and holiday cheer with carols and wandering mascots including Santa. Plus, the Lady Cutler Floating Restaurant will turn into a kids dance floor with a kids DJ.

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Date Times
Sun 20 Dec
  • 10am - 2pm 10:00am - 2:00pm

Location

Water front
Harbour Esplanade
Docklands 3008

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This is a free event

Booking not required

Contact details

  • telephone number: 0400 221 266
  • email address: admin@docklandscc.com.au
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