This is a great farmers market with a good variety of stalls. I shop at both WeFo & Spotswood locations twice a month. Produce is always very fresh & great quality, especially the vegetables & baked goods.
It's not as big as Regional Farmer's Market (who has the best variety imo), but it has all the basics you need.
I just wish that there was signage on which stalls are organic or spray free, instead of having to ask all the stalls individually, it can get a bit awkward as some stalls don't appreciate this type of question.
I understand why they ask for donations but if you forgot loose change that morning, you will get a bit of a stare look from the people at the entrance. I spend quite a bit of money at this FM (over $150 a visit) on a regular basis, to pay an entrance donation is a bit...
Read moreI love this market, there's always new things to see. The Abbotsford Convent is beautiful to walk around.
**Edit: the market has now moved to Spotswood. Just off the Williamstown exit on the Westgate freeway. It's always worth visiting. Held on the 4th Saturday of each month. Parking is usually fairly easy, there's an 'organic' ATM as the lady who can provide cash out puts it. Many stalls selling fresh produce like fruit and veg, meat, cheese, seafood etc. And others selling jams, pickles, pasta, miso, wine, chocolate etc. I great place to stock up your fridge and pantry, support local producers and learn where your...
Read moreThis market occurs every fourth Saturday of the month, unfortunately in google they cant customize that so if you go on an “off” Saturday you will be disappointed.
This market is a bit far away for us and we tried not to go because parking is expensive and you have to pay for entry. But otherwise they have fantastic stalls, beautiful produce and friendly stall holders.
I got beautiful purple potatoes, sweet oranges & mandarins, fresh fish, yummy veggies, delicious popcorn, home fermented miso paste, free range chicken, grass fed beef...
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