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  • People walking past rows of outdoor market stalls with umbrellas and trees.
  • Person holding a large bunch of fresh rhubarb with carrots at an outdoor market stall.
  • Musician seated in an outdoor setting, playing guitar and singing into a microphone.
  • Person photographing a child with a seafood-themed character.
20 Sep – 20 Dec

Docklands Waterfront Farmers' Market

  • Free
  • Family and kids

This September, the Docklands Waterfront Farmers' Market will be bustling with stalls and a jam-packed day of family fun by the water.

Market Highlights:
- 50+ market stalls featuring fresh Victorian produce, specialty products, baked goods, ready-to-eat meals and barista-made coffee.
- Hooked On Free Kids Fishing Clinics, plus a fishing simulator and family-friendly activities presented by the Victorian Fisheries Authority.
- Guided kayak adventures with Kayak Melbourne, departing at 10.30am and 1pm from the Community Boating Hub.
- Victoria Star Floating Restaurant at the Ferry Terminal (noon–3pm).
- Ship4Good Community Open Day with free entry, live music, food and refreshments (12.30pm–4pm)
- Port Phillip Ferries Café open 10am–3pm.

Proudly supported by Docklands Chamber of Commerce, Victorian Fisheries Authority, Victorian Farmers' Market Association, Development Victoria and City of Melbourne.

Hours

Date Times
Sun 20 Sep
  • 10am - 3pm 10:00am - 3:00pm
Sun 15 Nov
  • 10am - 3pm 10:00am - 3:00pm
Sun 20 Dec
  • 10am - 3pm 10:00am - 3:00pm

Location

Harbour Esplanade
Docklands 3008

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This is a free event

Booking not required

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  • telephone number: 0400 221 266
  • email address: docklands@communityfarmersmarkets.com
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The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

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