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The perfect Christmas gift ideas
Don’t let Christmas creep up on you! We’ve got you covered with an unmissable gift guide that’ll have everyone smiling. Sustainable Gifts Gifting sustainably is ...
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10 items that are perfect for a Christmas Day feast
It wouldn’t be Christmas Day without great food, and the Saturday Fresh Market is the perfect spots to pick up everything you need for an ...
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‘Tis the season for summer fruits
As the weather warms up, nothing beats the smell of summer fruits permeating the Saturday Fresh Market and mixing with the aroma of freshly baked ...
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More than a market, it’s a vibe
A family outing, a weekly catch-up, or an excuse to get out of the house: the Saturday Fresh Market can do it all. Even better? ...
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Stallholder Spotlight: Uncle Juan’s Bakehouse
With a cult following willing to travel across South East Queensland for a taste of his perfect pastry parcels, Uncle Juan’s Bakehouse has been warmly ...
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Stallholder Spotlight:

Fairy Pairie

Every weekend, Fairy Pairie face painting is on hand to make a visit to the Saturday Fresh Market magical for children and the young at ...
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Stallholder Spotlight: Yianni’s Olives
Have you really been to the Saturday Fresh Market if you haven’t tried Yianni’s Olives? Yianni’s Olives started in 2004, and they were the first ...
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Stallholder Spotlight: Paul’s Premium Produce
When it comes to freshness and taste, Paul Pavlou from Paul’s Premium Produce is as picky as they come. “We are committed to selling only ...
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Stallholder Spotlight: The Little French Bakery
The Little French Bakery brings a piece of Paris and the sweet smell of nostalgia to the Saturday Fresh Market every weekend. Run by Emma ...
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Festive Fresh Market Saturday, 23 December 2023
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Come celebrate the festive season at our once-a-year event. Make sure you get the freshest Christmas ingredients ...
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Christmas Lane 9, 16, 23 December 2023
Deck the halls for Christmas Lane! The Saturday Fresh Market is transforming into a gift-giving paradise this December with the addition of fantastic Christmas Lane stalls just ...
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Stallholder Spotlight: Four Seasons Gardening
For Four Seasons Gardening’s Him Hun, being a green thumb is all about cacti and succulents. “I love cacti as there are so many shapes, ...
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Stallholder Spotlight: Palms and Plants
For 24 years, Linda and Peter Clark have enjoyed being a part of the Saturday Fresh Market, bringing their stall, Palms and Plants, to the ...
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Stallholder Spotlight: Linda’s Plants
Lychee Nii’s love of plants is evident in the variety available at her stall, Linda’s Plants. “One of my favourite plants is the money tree. ...
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Stallholder Spotlight: Goodna Nursery
Peter Nguyen was growing fruit trees at home when he decided to sell them at the market seven years ago. His business, Goodna Nursery, has ...
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Stallholder Spotlight: Brooklea Nursery
Since 2016, Brooklea Nursery has been know for its multi-buy deals and low-priced stock. Owner Brent Wilson said shoppers can be sure to find plants ...
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Thrifty green thumbs converge for Plantapalooza
Brisbane’s best kept secret is out: if you want to find plants on a budget, you need to visit the Saturday Fresh Market. Renowned for ...
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Stallholder Spotlight: Sumet’s Succulents
When Dallas Saunders started collecting plants as a hobby, his new obsession quickly outgrew available space. A decision to sell the excess greenery to the ...
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Plantapalooza

Saturday, 7 October

It’s finally back: an event for plant lovers everywhere! The Plantapalooza plant festival, our celebration of spring and all things plants, returns to the Saturday ...
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Recipes to put spring on your plate
Spring is for blossoms and gardening, baby animals and crisp fresh air that seems to make the sun shine brighter. From tender lamb to the ...
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Spring into the season
As the weather warms up through spring, the vegetable season moves south and the north comes alive with the tropical fruit for which Queensland is ...
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Stallholder Spotlight: Pretty Tied Up
Pretty Tied Up is a magical stall, filled with divine terrariums, beautiful succulents, mini garden landscapes, unique planters, macramé and more! The brainchild of Michelle ...
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Treat your senses at the Saturday Fresh Market
The Saturday Fresh Market is a feast for the senses: the sights, smells, sounds and tastes that tempt thousands of market-goers every weekend. The visit ...
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Stallholder Spotlight: Inca Plants
When Cesar Aguero moved to Australia in 1990, he wanted to to start his own business and a lack of knowledge of plants wasn’t going ...
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Stallholder Spotlight: Dave’s Plants
For 26 years, David Palethorpe has packed his truck full of plants every week and made the trip to Rocklea to sell his selection of ...
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What you should be planting in preparation for spring
If you’ve been meaning to get into a bit of gardening, there is no better time to do it than now. The days are (very) ...
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Chill mornings no match for the lure of market goodies
Early morning market-goers are a unique breed. The sun only just peeking over the horizon, plumes of warm breath fogging the chill air: what is ...
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Stallholder Spotlight: Popa’s Snack Bar
The Saturday Fresh Market has become a Mecca for Cuban ex-pats since the arrival of new Cuban sandwich food truck, Popa’s Snack Bar. Popa’s Snack ...
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Stallholder Spotlight: ENJO
With so much focus on all the delicious fresh food available from the Saturday Fresh Market, it can often be easy to forget that we ...
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Winter guide to seasonal fruit and vegetables
Brisk nights and cool sunny days have us dreaming about fruit and vegetables to boost the immune system and warm the tummy this winter. At ...
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Winter recipes for our favourite cuts of meat
Nothing warms the soul in winter like a hearty meal. Whether you want to impress your mates with your cooking skills at your next dinner ...
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Stallholder Spotlight: Everest Wool
Paul, his wife Aimee, and their young daughter Corinne are the family behind Everest Wool, a unique import, wholesale and retail micro-business focussing on fair ...
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Stallholder Spotlight: The Greek Cuzina
The Greek Cuzina has been a fixture at the Saturday Fresh Market for almost 20 years. Three years ago, Chris and Andrea were given the ...
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Stallholder Spotlight: Market Fresh Meats
Paul Edwards of Market Fresh Meats has been a part of the Saturday Fresh Market community for over ten years. His distinctive meat truck is ...
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Variety and value: the secret spice of the Saturday Fresh Market
Regardless of how long they have been attending our market, Saturday Fresh Market customers know that the variety and value available at the Saturday Fresh ...
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Top tips for buying market meat
The Saturday Fresh Market is the best place to plan your weekly meals, with a plethora of options available. We have butchers and delis on ...
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Stallholder Spotlight: Dunav Smallgoods
Demand for the products created by Dunav Smallgoods has skyrocketed since the company was launched by Goran and Vlad in 2019. A firm favourite with ...
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Stallholder Spotlight: Hai’s Harvest
With a selection of handpicked produce fresh from their orchard in Stanthorpe and the Brisbane Produce Market, Hai’s Harvest put the fresh in the Saturday ...
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Make shopping social at the Saturday Fresh Market
We may be known for keeping it fresh, but the Saturday Fresh Market is also a place where friendships are born and blossom. Whether it’s ...
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Mother’s Day the Market Way
The second Sunday of May is the day of the year we devote to saying thank you to all Mums. We know that every Mum ...
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Stallholder Spotlight: Bánh mì Maison
Culture and nostalgia are major influences on Bánh mì Maison stallholder, Stephanie Phuong. While Stephanie’s family are Chinese, she was born in Vietnam, so both ...
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How to win at market shopping
The Saturday Fresh Market is your go-to weekend destination and to help you organise your next shop, we’ve come up with the following tried and ...
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Making an impression on first-time visitors
When you’re a regular at the Saturday Fresh Market, it’s easy to forget the impact the venue and product selection has on newcomers. From the ...
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Top tips for Easter at the Saturday Fresh Market
Who else is egg-cited for Easter? Whether you’re planning an Easter barbecue, family feast or just a relaxed long weekend, at the Saturday Fresh Market ...
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Creative ways to decorate your Easter Eggs
Dyeing Easter eggs is a fun family activity that allows your inner artist to spring forth! Even though the origins of the tradition are all ...
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Stallholder Spotlight: Sweet Confections
If you’ve got a sweet tooth, then the selection at Sweet Confections is a must-try destination at the Saturday Fresh Market. Sweet Confections is a ...
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Stallholder Spotlight: Darling Fresh Smoke Haus
Darling Fresh Smoke Haus has been bringing their award-wining wood-smoked food packs to the Saturday Fresh Market since July 2022. Created by food technologist, Jeff ...
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Stallholder Spotlight: Bapboi Korean BBQ
Bapboi Korean BBQ may have only joined the Saturday Fresh Market recently, but in six short months they have developed a following with those in ...
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Bring the colours of autumn to dinner
Orange, red, yellow: these are the colours of autumn. While Brisbane is a little too warm for a full autumn leaves display, you can bring ...
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What fresh produce is in season during autumn?
As the weather cools down and the leaves change colour, the best produce available for the season also changes. In Australia, we are blessed with ...
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A treat for all ages
Whether you’re getting the kids out of the house, catching up with friends or keeping up with healthy habits, the Saturday Fresh Market is the ...
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Stallholder Spotlight: Health Bazaar
The popular Saturday Fresh Market spice stall, Health Bazaar, has been a real family affair for 15 years. Started by Jawad Jahjah (affectionately named Jah ...
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Five Valentine’s gifts you can get from the Saturday Fresh Market
Ahhhh, Valentine’s Day. The day to celebrate love. What a wonderful time of the year! With less than two weeks to go until Valentine’s Day ...
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Fun date ideas that won’t break the bank
You meet someone, sparks fly, and you exchange phone numbers. After some witty banter, you agree to meet up and set the first date. You’re ...
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Four summer salads guaranteed to impress
It can be hard to make an effort to cook a nice, healthy dinner when the oppressive Queensland heat sets in. Lucky for you, we’ve ...
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Six reasons to eat more fruit and veg this year
If you’re anything like us, you proudly announced on 31 December your New Year’s Resolutions to eat more fruit and veg, and less Maccas. Two ...
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Seafood Recipes To Get You Excited For Summer
From prawns on Christmas Day, to calamari at the beach, to oysters on New Years’ Eve, nothing says “Aussie summer” like fresh seafood. Here’s a ...
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Get the perfect start on your New Year’s resolutions at the Saturday Fresh Market
Whether your New Year’s resolution was to be healthier, thriftier, or improve your home, the Saturday Fresh Market has everything you need to make your ...
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Transform your Christmas Leftovers
After the hustle and bustle of preparing for Christmas, no one is in the mood for cooking. However, the fridge is groaning with Tupperware and ...
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Festive shopping for family favourites
There’s plenty of reasons to return to the Saturday Fresh Market week after week, and the Christmas period is no different! Coming back for more ...
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Stallholder Spotlight:

Dave’s Popcorn

If you’re looking for a way to convince the kids to come along to the Saturday Fresh Market with you, Dave’s Popcorn could be the ...
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Top tips for a market-filled lunch box
Having a healthy lunch can help you and your child avoid the mid-afternoon energy slump. If you’re looking to save money and time, the Saturday ...
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The secret to picking perfect produce
We’ve all been there.  After a long morning picking out your groceries, we come home to find out that the strawberries are tart, the corn ...
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A shopping destination like no other
Whether your goal is catching up with friends, cost-effective food shopping or an outing with your family, the Saturday Fresh Market is the perfect destination. ...
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It’s all about the vibe at the Saturday Fresh Market
From the convenient parking, atmospheric fairy lights, to the abundance of super fresh produce: market-goers are wowed by the Saturday Fresh Market’s new, completely undercover ...
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Stallholder Spotlight: Authentic Turkish Bakery
We love our international street food at the Saturday Fresh Market. Combine that with the goodness of freshly baked bread and you have a match ...
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Market-goers love the new look Saturday Fresh Market
The Saturday Fresh Market is back and market-goers are raving about our new, all-weather venue. With the same great stalls everyone knows and loves, the ...
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