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Best Toowoomba Markets: In Town and Further Afield!

This article shares the best markets in Toowoomba.

Looking for the best Toowoomba markets?

Toowoombaโ€™s vibrant and varied market scene is one of south Queenslandโ€™s best-kept shopping secrets. So if youโ€™re looking for an interesting change from your local shops for the weekly groceries or a unique gift, head out to Toowoomba and start exploring this weekend.

Toowoomba markets are the perfect shopping and eating destination, and hereโ€™s our pick of the best!

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Toowoomba markets map

Toowoomba PCYC Market

Toowoombaโ€™s weekly PCYC Market is the place for bargain hunters in search of an eclectic mix of fresh produce, plants, pre-loved treasures, hardware, craft, andโ€ฆwell, you never know what you might find! The Toowoomba PCYC Market is a fundraiser for the PCYC. These Toowoomba markets are huge and justifiably popular.

  • Address: On the grounds of the PCYC at 219a James Street, Toowoomba
  • Time: Sundays, 7am – 12.30pm

Queens Park Craft Markets

If you want to steer clear of all things mass-produced, Toowoombaโ€™s Queens Park Craft Markets are a favourite for homemade jams and preserves, eco-friendly beauty products, gorgeous artisan crafts and jewellery, home-baked goodies, homewares, and unique baby gifts, toys and kidsโ€™ furniture made by local craftsmen and women. Youโ€™re bound to find that special gift or treat youโ€™re searching for right here.

  • Address: Queens Park, Lindsay Street, Toowoomba
  • Time: The third Sunday of every month (the last Sunday in September), 8am – 1pm.

Toowoomba Makers Market

Toowoomba Makers Market

These fabulous markets showcase products and services from local makers, doers and small businesses. Thereโ€™s a kidโ€™s corner with activities to keep the little ones amused and live music to entertain as well. With a big variety of stall holders you are guaranteed to find something you absolutely love.

Toowoomba Farmers Market

The Toowoomba Farmers Market puts you in direct contact with farmers and local food and craft artisans. Buy seasonal produce, local meats, hand-made bread, pasta, jams, salts, honey, and locally grown herbs and salad items. Set under the windmills at Cobb & Co, the market is a perfect family outing where you can taste homemade goodies and enjoy breakfast and beautiful coffee while listening to the talented local artists who provide entertainment each week.ย ย 

  • Address: Cobb & Co Museum grounds, Cnr Campbell and Lindsay Streets, Toowoomba
  • Time: Saturdays from 7am – 12pm

Toowoomba Flower Market

Toowoomba Florists

Who doesnโ€™t love flowers? The trouble is, youโ€™d normally pay a premium for the freshest and most beautiful blooms, but thatโ€™s not the case at the Toowoomba Flower Market. This is a retail and wholesale flower market thatโ€™s open to the public. Offering an incredible range of the freshest flowers at great prices, itโ€™s also a great place to cross paths with the regionโ€™s most talented local florists. You canโ€™t go past the Toowoomba flower markets if youโ€™re planning a wedding, special celebrationโ€ฆor just want to brighten someoneโ€™s day.

  • Address: 11-15 Tointon Street, Toowoomba
  • Time:
    • Monday to Friday: 8.30am – 4pm
    • Saturday: 7am – 12pm
    • Sunday: closed

Margaret Street Markets – permanently closed

Toowoombaโ€™s Margaret Street Market was the jewel in the crown of plans to revitalise the Toowoomba city centre, and it certainly paid off with crowds continuing to flock to this monthly market!

The Margaret Street Markets take over Toowoomba CBD, filling the streets with music, exceptional fresh produce, food, artisan crafts and artistic displays. Kids will love dancing along to the live music while you browse the array of stalls. Look out for special carnivals and themed markets throughout the year!

My Local Feast Farmersโ€™ Market – permanently closed

The My Local Feast Farmersโ€™ Market began in 2015 on the lawns of the Empire Theatre, and within 18 months it had grown to add an extra weekly location on the grounds of the Cobb & Co. Museum! My Local Feast Farmersโ€™ Market brings local farmers and the community together in a feast of top quality local produce. Here, youโ€™ll find fresh meats, fruit and vegetables, bread and epicurean products to whet any appetite and inspire the most reluctant chef. These Toowoomba Markets are perfect for anyone wanting to buy fresh and cut their carbon footprint.

No matter what youโ€™re after โ€“ a bespoke gift for a very special person, the freshest local produce, a pre-loved treasure, or just a pot of jam like Nanna used to make, youโ€™re spoilt for choice at the Toowoomba markets.

After your trip to the markets, why not see what else Toowoomba has to offer. Read our suggestions for the 50 best things to do in Toowoomba.

Toowoomba markets – got any tips?

Are there some small local markets near you that we haven’t listed? If you’re happy to share the wealth we’d love to know about them so we can add them to our list!

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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.ย  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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