Keeping track of where all of our vibrant Central Coast markets are, and when they’re on, can be tricky, given how many we have in our small-business centred region.

Welcome to the ultimate Central Coast Markets guide. Never miss a market again! We’ve got you covered with what day, what time and where each market is on every month. It’s never been easier to shop small and #supportlocal. Whether you’re doing your grocery shopping, picking up a few gifts, or simply out for some lunch, the markets are where it’s at. These 11 fresh and colourful markets on the Central Coast will never leave you without choice!

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Central Coast Markets

Avoca Beachside Markets | Heazlett Park
Time: 9:00am – 2:00pm
When: fourth Sunday of the month
Parking: on street, but get in quick!

The award-winning Avoca Beachside Markets offers the lot. Live music, local artists, delicious international cuisine, and everything in between. The ultimate day out.  

The Entrance Markets | Memorial Park
Time: 8:00am – 1:00pm
When: third Saturday of the month
Parking: on street 

Launching in early 2024, The Entrance Markets is a vibrant addition to the Central Coast market scene. This is a fab market where you can shop small and support local.

Note: these markets begin earlier than most, so stalls wrap up by 1pm. 

Terrigal Beachside Markets | Terrigal Esplanade
Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm
When: first Saturday of the month
Parking: free carpark on Wilson Road, limited on street

Shop, eat, beach, repeat. With over 50 stalls selling everything from fashion and skincare to homemade desserts, Terrigal Beachside Markets is for families and foodies alike. Local musicians are usually jammin’, and kids can get amongst the face painting.

Umina Beach Markets | Sydney Avenue Recreation Precinct
Time: 9:00am-2:00pm
When: third Sunday of the month
Parking: on street, free shuttle bus

Umina Beach Markets are home to unique and quirky stalls that support the creativity of the Central Coast. Set up a picnic, take in the beach vibes and celebrate local artistry.

Woy Woy Waterfront Markets | Brick Wharf Road
Time: 9:00am – 2:00pm
When: second Sunday of the month
Parking: on street 

Dubbed the “artisanal markets”, you can find the true creative talent of our small local businesses at Woy Woy Waterfront Markets. Furniture, handmade leather products, local distilleries… it’s all here, drum circle included.

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Long Jetty Markets | Tuggerah Parade Foreshore
Time: 9:00am – 2:00pm
When: last Saturday of the month
Parking: on street 

Stroll and shop by the waterside at the Long Jetty markets. The former Shelly Beach Markets has 100+ stallholders with a unique collection of local homewares, craft, photography and more.

Markets @ The Dam | Cnr Minnesota Rd & Pacific Hwy, Hamlyn Terrace
Time: 9:00am – 2:00pm
When: first Sunday of the month

Held in the field next to The Dam Hotel, Markets @ The Dam has everything from fresh produce to handcrafted treasures – and they’ve recently added hot food stalls.

Ettalong Markets | The Galleria, 189 Ocean View Road
Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm
When: every Saturday & Sunday
Parking: on street, or in the carpark on Schnapper Road

It’s more than the unique location that makes the Ettalong Markets so special. There’s art, jewellery, books, crepes and more at these undercover markets. You can easily make a day of it, and top it off with a film at the old school Cinema Paradiso.

The Entrance Lions Club Market | Dening & Short Streets
Time: 8:30am – 12:30pm
When: every Sunday
Parking: on street

The car-boot style market is a treasure trove of secondhand goods, crafts and local produce.

Ourimbah Markets | 2 Burns Road

Time: 9:00am – 2:00pm
When: first Sunday of the month
Parking: commuter carpark opposite

Indoor & outdoor stalls, homewares, gifts and the occasional rescue animals to cuddle, the Ourimbah Markets are an easy yes.

Betty’s Flea Market Central Coast | Various

Moving on from their regular gig at the Long Jetty Hotel, Betty’s has become a travelling market now – hosting regular flea markets at Skeleton in Woy Woy, Drifters Wharf in Gosford, and Mumbo Jumbos in Terrigal. They’re a thrift, vintage, handmade, vinyl-lovers dream, with bonus DJs and drinks.

Farmers Markets Central Coast

Gosford City Farmers Markets | Gosford Showground
Time: 7:00am – 12:00pm
When: every Sunday
Parking: on street

This Central Coast market brings the best of local Australian produce fresh from the farm. There is also seafood, organic baked goods, flowers, boutique wines and so much more. What a great place to fill up your pantry each week. Check out their website for more details.

Long Jetty Farmers Markets | The Clam, 204 The Entrance Road
Time: 3:00pm – 6:00pm
When: fortnightly on Tuesdays
Parking: on street

If you love fresh produce that’s been locally farmed on the Central Coast, then the Long Jetty Farmers Market is for you. With sustainability and community in mind, you can buy all your fresh produce, meat, dairy, bread, honey, wine and veg straight from the people who grow/make them. How good is that?
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Ettalong Fresh Food Market | Ettalong Scout Hall, 1 Picnic Parade
Time: Saturdays from 7:30am
Parking: on street

This local market set up in Ettalong Scout Hall offers a delicious range of fresh products, from vegetables and eggs to meats and desserts. Check out their facebook for info & updates.

Skeleton! Farmers Market | 63 Trafalgar Avenue, Woy Woy
Time: Sundays from 10:00am – 2:00pm

These guys are filling the gaping hole the Peninsula has found without a local fruit and veg store! Get down there and support local.

Mangrove Mountain Farmers & Artisan Markets | 2 Waratah Road
Time: 9:00am – 2:00pm
When: first Sunday of the month

Get a taste of the Central Coast hinterland at these monthly markets amongst our Aussie bush.

Hardy’s Bay Farmers Market | Hardy’s Bay Club, 14 Heath Road
Time: 4:00pm – 5:30pm
When: fortnightly on Thursdays

Short & sweet, these markets pack a punch – organic veggies, regeneratively produced meat & eggs, fresh flowers, sourdough, tea blends and even doggy treats, plus a local table where you can sell your own excess produce, preserves, honey etc.

Like Minds Farmers Market | 352 The Round Drive, Avoca Beach
Time: Wednesdays from 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Parking: on street

A small café with a big heart, Like Minds offers a mini farmers market with all the good stuff. There’s the certified organic produce and pasture raised meats & eggs – but you might also find falafels, gelato, kombucha, dumplings, curries, relishes, pickles and more!

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