Eat & Drink in Bendigo
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Read MoreTo market, to market to buy local fruit, veg, meat and cheese? Yes please… Here’s where you’ll find ‘em in Bendigo and surrounds.
Bendigo Community Farmers Market
Buy fresh, regional produce directly from the region’s farmers including seasonal fruit, vegetables and herbs, meat, bread, cheese, wine, olives, eggs, baked goods and cakes, dumplings and more.
When: The second Saturday of each month from 9am -12.30pm
Where: Bendigo Food Share, 227 Breen St, Golden Square
Bendigo Showground Market
One of country Victoria's best market, come along and enjoy the family atmosphere, free admission and ample free parking all just five minutes from the City Centre.
When: Weekly, every Sunday from 8.30am to 2.00pm (It might be closed while special events are on)
Where: The Prince of Wales Showgrounds, Holmes Road, Bendigo
Castlemaine Farmer's Market
Whilst local cheeses are a specialty, you’ll also find prosciutto and smoked sausages, award-winning olive oil and the apples, berries and stone fruits that Harcourt is famous for.
When: Every first Sunday of each month, 9am- 1pm (except January)
Where: Alongside Castlemaine Market Building, Mostyn Street, Castlemaine
Midweek Market
When: Every Wednesday 3.30pm-6.30pm
Where: Frederick Street on the grass verge between the Market Building and the RSL.
Maldon Market
This growers and makers market brings together the very best hand-made products and hand-grown produce from the creative heart of Victoria, as well as emerging Melbourne talent. From soap to soup, fruit to furniture, plants to pants, jewellery to jumpers, the Maldon Market has something for everyone.
When: Second Sunday every month 9am-2pm
Where: Fountain St & the Shire Gardens, Maldon
Wesley Hill Market
A quality country market that has over 70 stalls. Here you'll find a diverse cultural experience with Thai, Chinese and Turkish cuisine. Fruit and veg, two award-winning bakeries, locally made peanut butter, preserves and wines.
When: Weekly on Saturday from 9.99am - 1.00pm
Where: Duke Street (Pyrenees Highway) and Van Heurck Street, Castlemaine
Talbot Farmers Market
Explore the stall-lined historic streets displaying an impressive range of seasonal fruit and organic vegetables, local artisan cheese, fresh bread, local wine, gourmet oils and more. In true country market style you will also chickens, stockfeed, cut flowers, plants and seedlings.
When: The third Sunday of each month, 9am-1pm
Where: Heritage precinct—Scandinavian Crescent & Camp Street, Talbot
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