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Beat the crowds at exhausted shopping malls and stroll stress-free through one of the Sunshine Coast’s many summertime markets. Find the perfect gift for that hard-to-buy friend or family member or pick-up the freshest local produce to whip up the perfect holiday feast. You will find an endless amount of handmade, ethical and unique gifts. But if you’re that guy who really hates shopping, hit up one of the many food truck vendors and veg out and leave it to the professionals (the ladies.)
coolum twiliGht markets 4pm to 8pm, December 8 to January 19 Tickle Park, Coolum Beach A vibrant market on the beachfront with about 60 stalls held every Friday for nine weeks over the Christmas and New year period. Visit: coolum.com.au
biG pineapple markets
6.30am to 1pm, every Saturday The Big Pineapple, Nambour Connection Rd, Woombye Fresh fruit and vegetables, meat, chicken, seafood, delicatessen products and specialty goods. Everything you need for a tantalising Christmas spread! Visit: bigpineapple.com.au
calounDra street Fair
8am to 1pm, every Sunday Bulcock Beach, Caloundra
Immerse yourself in a street market featuring over 200 unique stalls. There is something for the whole family with activities for kids, handcrafted locally made products, art and live entertainment. Enjoy fresh local food and flowers, fresh juices, tasty breakfasts, coffee, lunch and delicious sweet treats. Visit: caloundrastreetfair.com.au
sunshine coast collective markets
8.30am to 12.30pm, December 9 and December 23 Coolum Primary School Sunshine Coast Collective Markets isn’t just your average market. It is a collective of over 90 local Sunshine Coast designers, musicians, artists, foodies, creators, vintage wares and lifestyle lovers. No mass produced or cheap imported products to be found! So, if you
have a person to buy for that is a tad on the ‘fussy side’ this will be the perfect place to find a one-of-a-kind present. Visit: sunshinecoastcollectivemarkets.com.au/
kawana Farmers market
7am to noon, every Saturday Kawana Waters State College, Sportsmans Pde, Bokarina Some of the finest and freshest produce of the region, organic fruits and vegetables, and gourmet condiments. Perhaps an easier option for southside Coast residents looking for Christmas recipe ingredients. Visit: kawanawatersfarmersmarket.com.au
eumunDi niGht markets
5pm to 9pm, December 9, 16 and 23 Eumundi Village
Enjoy retail therapy under the stars with a fabulous selection of art and craft stalls at the Eumundi night markets. The village of Eumundi will sparkle, with village shops and trees in the market precinct lit up with Christmas lights. Caplick Park playground will be transformed into an enchanted forest with special animations and attractions including one of Santa's elves climbing an aerial silk circus rig, along with a sensational laser light show. Visit: eumundimarkets.com.au/whats-on/events/night-markets
twiliGht markets calounDra
niGhts on ocean 5pm to 9pm, December 8 and December 22 Ocean Street, Maroochydore Immerse yourself amongst the bustle of people, the ever changing atmosphere of sounds, fragrances, local art, great food and music well after most places on the Coast have gone to bed. Visit: facebook.com/nightsonocean/
cotton tree markets 7am to 12pm, every Sunday Kings Street, Cotton Tree Enjoy a great day out exploring the market, shopping at the quality retailers, meeting friends for coffee and a bite to eat whilst shopping for the perfect Christmas gift. Visit: cottontreemarkets.com.au/home
5pm to 9pm, December 8 to January 26 (each Friday) Bulcock Beach Esplanade, Caloundra The Twilight Markets Caloundra are set to bring holiday spirit to Bulcock Beach. The markets will operate over the December/ January holiday period and provide over 100 stalls that will line the street of Bulcock Beach, there will also be street entertainment and a wide selection of food stalls, so there is something to amuse the whole family. Visit: caloundrastreetfair.com.au
Fishermans roaD market 6am to noon, every Sunday Fishermans Rd, Maroochydore Fruit and vegies, new and pre-loved clothing, pet treats, hand tools, books, fresh seafood, plants and seedlings, homemade toys and furniture. Tick all the Christmas gift items off the list in one hit! Visit: e-clubhouse.org/sites/mooloolabaau/page-7.php
We are more than just fruit... Fruits of Noosa located on the fringe of the Hinterland, gateway to the famous Eumindi Markets at 777 Eumundi Noosa Road, Doonan with plenty of parking. Fruits of Noosa hosts delicious and tempting products sourced from local suppliers from around Noosa and the surrounding hinterland. We generously cater to all our customers’ needs including, those with special dietary requirements (organic, gluten free, vegan, paleo, dairy free options). Fruits prides itself on personal customer service including, what’s for dinner tonight? School lunches and the husbands turn to cook. Also supplying and delivering wholesale fruit & veg to local restaurants around the Sunshine Coast
Fruits is open 7 days a week between 6am to 6pm 364 days of the year. Christmas Day closed.
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