Shoppers looking to stock up on fresh local produce now have a new destination, with the Lake Macquarie City Farmers Market relocating to Stockland Glendale. The popular weekly market is now operating every Saturday from 7am to 1.30pm beneath the large undercover area beside Target, offering visitors a convenient new home while continuing to champion local growers, producers and artisans.
The market gives visitors the opportunity to buy directly from the people who grow, raise and create the products they sell. From freshly harvested fruit and vegetables to artisan cheeses, handmade pastries and premium meats, shoppers can speak with producers about how their food is grown or made, as well as the best ways to prepare and store it.
Organisers say that direct connection between customers and producers is what sets the farmers market apart. Rather than relying on supermarket supply chains, farmers carefully plan their harvests to ensure produce reaches customers at its freshest, creating an experience that can’t be replicated in traditional retail settings.
Visitors can expect a diverse range of stalls featuring organic and conventionally produced meats, seafood, eggs, dairy products, handmade pasta, charcuterie, artisan breads, preserves, olive oils, wines, spices, gourmet coffee, chai, juices and an array of international foods. Sweet treats, including French pastries, cakes, biscuits and handcrafted patisserie, sit alongside hot breakfast and lunch options, making the market a popular weekend outing as well as a place to shop.
Beyond fresh food, the market also features locally made clothing, handcrafted soaps and beauty products, hemp clothing and skincare, lavender, Fair Trade products and other handmade goods. Whether you’re searching for seasonal produce, gourmet ingredients or a unique gift, the Lake Macquarie City Farmers Market’s new home at Stockland Glendale continues to showcase the best of the region’s growers, makers and small businesses every Saturday.
To find out more visit lakemacquariecityfarmersmarket.com.au.
