News

Jul 11
Meet one of the Rotary scholarship beneficiaries

Recently we shared the story of some great work going on behind the scenes from the Rotary Club of Hall (RCH) who help operate our Market. The RCH also supports […]

Jul 11
What’s in season – Truffles

Truffle season has finally arrived in Canberra, and this year’s bounty is absolutely delicious. Truffles are highly aromatic, subterranean, fruit of specialised fungi growing on the roots of specific host […]

Jun 14
Produce with Purpose – Funding Community Projects

Did you know that stallholders’ fees are used to help fund community projects? The Capital Region Farmer’s Market is operated by the Rotary Club of Hall (RCH) and over the […]

Jun 14
What’s in Season – Citrus  

What better way to brighten up your day as the colder weather sets in than with some tasty and colourful citrus! Imperial mandarins and new season Navel oranges have arrived […]

May 22
Your one-stop shop for Certified Organic Produce 

One thing that often comes up with our customers at Market, is where to find the best organic Market produce. We have so many organic options on offer, and we […]

May 09
What’s in Season – Chestnuts

As we welcome autumn to the capital, we are reminded there is more to autumn than the changing colours of trees in the suburbs. As the weather turns and the […]

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?