Shop Til You Drop: Where To Find The Best Weekend Markets In The Riverina
If you want to experience the Riverina at its most authentic, skip the supermarket and spend your weekend wandering through the country markets.
There’s something deeply grounding and soul-nourishing about a weekend market morning. The smell of coffee, the chatter of locals, the sight of farmers proudly selling what they’ve grown. The weekend markets are where the Riverina’s character truly comes alive.
Here’s your ultimate guide to finding the freshest produce and one-of-a-kind handmade goods, no matter which corner of the Riverina you’re exploring.
Griffith, Leeton & Narrandera
Griffith’s Rotary Markets: Held on the second Sunday of the month at the Griffith showgrounds from 7.30am - 11.30am, it’s a genuine celebration of the city’s Italian heritage featuring seasonal fruit, vegetables, relish, eggs and more.
Leeton Farmers Market: Supporting handmade businesses and fresh produce growers, it’s held on the first Saturday of each month, where you'll find everything from creamy raw honey and crusty homemade breads to local crafts.
Narrandera Lions Club Community Market: Set in Marie Bashir Park, the community markets are held on the third Sunday of every month, 9am - 1pm where you can expect baskets brimming with seasonal produce and handmade treats.
Coolamon, junee & Temora
Temora Town Markets: Set against the beautiful backdrop of Lake Centenary, this market mixes a relaxed atmosphere with artisan flair—ideal for stocking up on baked goods, garden plants, and local coffee.
Junee Rotary Farmers Markets: Held in the Junee Ex-Services Memorial Club car park on the first Sunday of each month, expect freshly baked, handmade and home-grown groceries, bread, pastries, organic beef and condiments.
Wagga wagga, Cootamundra-gundagai
Wagga Wagga Farmers Market: Held every second Saturday at Victory Memorial Gardens, this market is your direct connection to fresh, sustainable produce from across the Riverina.
Wagga Wagga Growers Hub: The latest addition to the market scene, it’s a permanent fixture for all your fresh produce, located opposite the South Wagga Post Office & butchery.
River & Wren Market: Held only six times a year at the Wagga Showgrounds, it’s a treasure trove of all things handmade and homegrown, including ceramics, local wine, beautiful blooms, and unique gifts alongside gourmet pastries.
Markets By The Lake: Held on the last Saturday of each month in Lake Albert, from 9am - 1pm, it’s the ideal way to start a Sunday. Start with a stroll along the water, drop in for a coffee and then head on in to explore a selection of handmade goods, one-of-a-kind gifts, pop-ups and local eats and treats.
Cootamundra Sunday Markets: Held on the second Sunday of every month (aside from July), you’ll find them at Fisher Park on Bourke Street, along with the tantalising smell of a fresh BBQ breakfast from Cootamundra CanAssist.