News

May 04
World Bee Day 2024

We Need Bees Join us to celebrate World Bee Day at Capital Region Farmers Market Saturday 18th May 2024 We all need to contribute to the survival of our glorious […]

Apr 24
Growing local support for Canberra Region plant nurseries and growers as the industry calls for long-term change in consumer behaviour

Off the back of increasing political scrutiny of the market monopolisation and market control tactics of big box retailers within the Australian retail plant growing industry, smaller growers including a […]

Apr 04
What’s in Season – Apples

We are so excited to announce the Nothing compares to the first bite of a crisp, juicy, in-season apple. And when it comes from local orchards by regional farmers, it tastes even better.

Mar 01
Producer in Focus – Homeleigh Grove

Meet some of our original stallholders, Peter and Caroline O’Clery from Homeleigh Grove. You may recognise them as they’ve been at Market almost every Saturday over the past two decades, selling their award-winning olive oil from Wallaroo. And did you know that Peter is also one of our original founders?

Mar 01
What’s in Season – Figs

We are so excited to announce the arrival of figs for the season at Market. Bursting with flavour and delivered fresh by our stallholders, these are the first fruits of the season, and we’re so excited they’re back in abundance.  

Feb 09
Producer in Focus – Majestic Mushrooms

In our 20th year of supporting the community, we’re taking a wander down memory lane and looking back at the beginnings of many of our favourite stallholders. 

Feb 09
What’s in Season – Plants

Are you looking to add some greenery and life to your garden? Our horticulture stallholders have you sorted. Every Saturday at the Market you can find an array of plants directly from the growers themselves. Our horticultural stallholders take pride in offering you the freshest and most resilient local natives and  introduced plants, cultivated to thrive in the Canberra environment.  

Jan 25
What’s in Season – Melons

What better way to enjoy the essence of summer than with delicious in-season melons? Our Market is great for melon lovers, offering an amazing variety brought in by our fruit producers. From the classic, refreshing watermelons, including the interesting yellow ones, to rockmelons and sweet honeydew, our fresh, in-season melons are the perfect summer snack.

Dec 07
The Capital Region Farmers Market Gift Guide

Welcome to the 2023 Capital Region Farmers Market Gift Guide, where we have curated some of our recommendations for the perfect gifts for your loved ones this holiday season..

Dec 07
What’s in Season – Christmas foods galore

As the holiday season approaches, there's an incredible opportunity to take your feasts up a notch by opting for a direct-from-the-producer approach