Best Markets in Adelaide: Farmers Markets, Food Markets and Artisan Fairs Guide

Adelaide's market culture is exceptional: the Adelaide Central Market (one of the largest undercover fresh produce markets in the southern hemisphere, operating since 1869) anchors a city market scene that also includes the Willunga Farmers Market (one of Australia's most acclaimed regional farmers markets), the Barossa Farmers Market, and numerous suburban farmers markets serving Adelaide's food-literate population.

Adelaide Central Market — the Adelaide Central Market (Tuesday 7am to 5:30pm; Thursday and Friday 7am to 5:30pm; Saturday 7am to 3pm; Grote and Gouger Streets, free entry) is one of Australia's great urban markets and has operated continuously since 1869. The 80+ permanent stalls include the finest fresh produce in South Australia, the Adelaide Central Market's celebrated cheese traders, the fresh seafood traders, and the deli and specialty food stalls that make the market one of the most complete fresh food markets in Australia.

Willunga Farmers Market — the Willunga Farmers Market (Saturday 8am to noon, High Street Willunga, free entry) is one of Australia's most acclaimed regional farmers markets, 45 minutes south of Adelaide in the McLaren Vale wine region. The market's "grown or made by the seller" rule ensures direct-from-farm quality for the almond, olive, citrus, and heritage variety vegetable producers of the Fleurieu Peninsula.

Barossa Farmers Market — the Barossa Farmers Market (Saturday 7:30am to 11:30am, Vintners Bar and Grill car park, Nuriootpa, free entry) is the Barossa Valley's own weekly farmers market, with the valley's wine, cheese, smallgoods, and produce sellers providing an authentic regional food market experience.

Showground Farmers Market — the Showground Farmers Market (Sunday 9am to 1pm, Adelaide Showground, free entry) is the most accessible Adelaide farmers market for the inner north, with SA produce growers, artisan food producers, and specialty food stalls.

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