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  • People crowded into the Royal Exhibition Building for a market.
  • A cross-section of a home made Wagon Wheel biscuit.
  • Hands grating cheese over a sausage in a roll.
  • Someone lookingn at ceramic cups at a market stall.
18 – 19 Apr

The Makers and Shakers Market

  • Family and kids
  • Market

The Makers and Shakers Market is back at the iconic Royal Exhibition Building with its biggest lineup yet, with 185+ stalls of Australian-made homewares, food and fashion.

As Victoria’s only makers market partnered with the Australian Made Campaign, every product is designed and made locally, making conscious, sustainable shopping fun and easy.

Enjoy low-cost craft workshops for all ages, free tastings, delicious sips, and plenty of good vibes. The market includes a large free Kids Zone, a playful 'Mini Market' where children can pretend to run their own stalls or be customers, plus there's a free Mother’s Day craft station where children can enjoy mindful colouring or create their own Mother’s Day card for a special mother figure in their life.

It's also the ten-year anniversary of The Makers and Shakers, and the crew have a bunch of special treats up their sleeve.

Hours

Date Times
Sat 18 Apr
  • 10am - 4pm 10:00am - 4:00pm
Sun 19 Apr
  • 10am - 4pm 10:00am - 4:00pm

Location

Royal Exhibition Building
9 Nicholson St
Carlton 3053

Open in maps location for Royal Exhibition Building

Price and bookings

From free to $6

Adult / general $6

Free for children under 12

Booking not required

Book online for The Makers and Shakers Market

Contact details

  • telephone number: 0493 406 969
  • email address: hello@themakersandshakers.com
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