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Christmas Markets on the Sunshine Coast in 2024

Looking for the very best Christmas Markets Sunshine Coast this year? Here are our picks of the litter!

Christmas Markets Sunshine Coast

Get into the holiday spirit this Christmas with the Sunshine Coast’s magical selection of Christmas markets.

Pick up a unique handmade gift for a hard-to-buy for family member, treat yourself to something special, or stock up on local produce for the Christmas table. The kids will love the fairy lights, festive vibe and carols. Check out our picks of the best Christmas markets on the Sunshine Coast.

Christmas Markets

Markets open every Saturday

Yandina Country Markets

Looking for fresh fruit and veg for your Christmas celebrations? Drop into the Yandina Country Markets for delicious local produce, plants and second hand items.

  • Where: North Street, Yandina
  • Time: 6am – 12pm

Markets open every Sunday

Fishermans Road Market

At Fishermans Road Markets, up to 128 stalls offer a wide variety of items for sale, including local and market fruit and vegetables, clothing, both new and pre-loved, pet treats, hand tools, books, popcorn, and so much more.

  • Where: Fisherman’s Road, Maroochydore
  • Time: 6am – 12pm

Saturday 9 – Sunday 10 November

Christmas Artisan Fair | Caloundra | 2024

The popular annual Christmas Artisan Fair held by the Caloundra Arts Centre Association is coming up! Get your end-of-year shopping sorted with unique gifts during this 2-day event. There is something to be found for everyone: fine art, pottery, handmade Christmas decorations, embroidered and quilted items, lace, prints and cards, alongside a range of children’s and adult wear, assorted bags, jewellery and much more. Get in quick to score fresh-baked goods at the cake and produce stall, including sweets, slices and jams!

  • When: Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 November
  • Where: Caloundra Arts Centre Association Inc, 5 North Street, Caloundra
  • Time:
    • Saturday 9: 9am – 4pm
    • Sunday 10: 9am – 2pm

Click here for more information.

Friday 15 – Sunday 17 November

Noosa Arts & Crafts Association Christmas Market | Noosaville | 2024

Discover unique gifts including handmade cards, toys and ceramics for friends and family at this local craft market.

  • Where: Noosa Arts & Crafts Association, 1 Wallace Drive, Noosaville
  • Time: 9am – 3pm daily

Friday 22 November – Sunday 24 November

55th Annual Christmas Craft Fair | Roberts Creek | 2024

It’s that time of year again to come out and check out local wares and get your holiday shopping done at the Coast’s biggest Christmas Craft Fair! There is something for everyone with more than 30 vendors selling handmade crafts, wares, and treats.

  • Where: 1309 Roberts Creek Road, Roberts Creek
  • Time: 10am – 4pm

Saturday 23 – Sunday 24 November

Sunnycrest Holiday Market | Gibsons | 2024

Enjoy two days of holiday shopping with some of the community’s best artisans, crafters, makers-of-things and local small businesses. 35+ vendors of all sorts of wares! Fill your senses with all things holiday at Sunnycrest’s annual holiday market.

  • Where: Sunnycrest Mall, 900 Gibsons Way, Gibsons
  • Time: 10am – 4pm

Find more information on the Sunnycrest Holiday Market here.

Saturday 30 November

Buderim Christmas Market Fair | Buderim | 2024

Hooray, Buderim Christmas Market Fair is on! Shop handcrafted goodies, pre-loved books, culinary treats and have your Christmas giving all sewn up at the Buderim Christmas Market Fair.  

  • Where: Buderim Craft Village, 5 Main Street, Buderim
  • Time: 8am – 2pm

Friday 29 November

Caloundra Christmas Street Party | Caloundra | 2024

Twilight Markets Caloundra starts off the Christmas season on Friday 29 November this year! This family-friendly market takes place on the waterfront at Bulcock Street. They’ll be held back on the Esplanade in December. An evening filled with street performances, interactive activities, face painting, a night market, local cuisine, late retail, and of course, the opportunity to experience the festive season with your family! The Caloundra Christmas Street Party is the best place to be to enjoy live music, delicious food, unique arts and crafts, and much more. 

  • Where: Bulcock Street, Caloundra
  • Time: 4pm – 8pm

Saturday 30 November

Sunshine Coast Collective Markets | Maroochydore | 2024

Sunshine Coast Collective Markets

Whether you are shopping for a gift, or for yourself, or simply looking for a location to meet up with a friend, the Sunshine Coast Collective Christmas pop-up markets will be the perfect day to swing past and grab something cute and unique. The perfect place to sort any last minute Christmas gifts!

  • Where: 11/55 Maroochy Boulevard, Maroochydore
  • Time: 8.30am – 2pm 

Friday 6 December

Eumundi Twilight Christmas Markets | Eumundi

Eumundi Christmas Night Market

Friday nights in Eumundi are the place to be in December as they celebrate Christmas with the Eumundi Twilight Christmas Markets! There’ll be live music and entertainment, street food from all corners of the globe and art and craft stall, plus a visit from Santa!

  • Where: Eumundi Markets, 80 Memorial Drive, Eumundi
  • Time: 4pm – 8pm

HMB Holiday Market and Kids Craft Fair | 2024

The HMB Holiday Market and Kids Craft Fair embraces and encourages the creative entrepreneurial spirit of all ages. Come celebrate creativity, community, and the holiday spirit at the 2024 Halfmoon Bay Holiday Market and Kids Craft Fair!

  • Where: Halfmoon Bay Elementary School Gym, 8086 Northwood Road, Halfmoon Bay
  • Time: 5.30pm – 8pm

Saturday 7 December – Sunday 8 December

Winter Market | Gibsons | 2024

Enjoy a variety of vendors including artisans, bakers, and craft makers at the Winter Market. TidePools Aquarium will be open from 10am – 4pm offering free admission sponsored by BC Ferries. There are rumours a special someone might be taking a dive in the signature tank!

  • Where: Gibsons Public Market, 473 Gower Point Road, Gibsons
  • Time: 10am – 5pm

Saturday 7 December

Beerwah Heart Christmas Fair | Beerwah | 2024

Join the QCWA Beerwah ladies at their 2024 Christmas Fair for heaps of Christmas shopping, home-cooked baking, and plenty of free family festive fun. There will also be Christmas carols from 9.30am – 10am.

  • Where: Beerwah Community Hall, Beerwah
  • Time: 8am – 1pm

Friday 13 December

Cooroy Butter Factory Christmas Markets | Cooroy | 2024

The much-loved annual Cooroy Butter Factory Christmas Market offers 20 beautiful stalls of artisan and handcrafted wares, a food truck, and the famed pottery throwdown. The Gallery and Artisan Store will be open all evening too. Come along and enjoy an out-of-hours browse through the shop and their annual Eclectica Art Awards members exhibition.

  • Where: 11 Maple Street, Cooroy
  • Time: 4pm – 8pm

Saturday 14 December

Pender Harbour Winter Festival | 2024

Enjoy bonfires, games, kids’ crafts, a special Santa appearance, live music, vendors and food, and more at Pender Harbour’s Winterfest. Entry by donation.

  • Where: Millenium Park, Madeira Park
  • Time: 3pm – 7pm

Friday 20 December

Currimundi Lake Twilight Markets | Currimundi

Come along to Currimundi Lake for some delicious food and live music by the beautiful Currimundi Lake. 

  • Where: Currimundi Lake, 1 Watson Street
  • Time: 3pm – 7pm

Which Christmas Markets on the Sunshine Coast are your top pick?

Got any extra hints or tips? Let us know in the comments! We LOVE our Sunny Coast markets! 

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Janine Mergler

Janine Mergler is a veteran Queensland teacher, graduating from QUT with a BEd majoring in Social Sciences. After many years in the classroom, Janine moved on to academia. She has proudly trained new generations of teachers in her role as a lecturer at Queensland University of Technology Faculty of Education. She has also worked in the Queensland Government as an education specialist, developing education resources and delivering community awareness programs to help families conserve water. Currently she is the owner and editor of Families Magazine, a publication specifically targeted at parents who value a quality education for children.  Janine leads a team of professionals who write about family lifestyle, early childhood, schools and education information and family-friendly events.

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  1. There’s also the Noosa Regional Gallery Christmas Market and Repair Fair- Saturday December 2nd from 11am – 4pm at the Noosa Regional Gallery 9 Pelican St Tewantin. Over 30 stalls full of wonderful local unique handmade items.

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