March to the market this summer

Don't have breakfast at home – wait to feast on the yummy produce at the markets! (Supplied)

Shop local this summer at one of the many markets across Geelong and the Bellarine.

Aireys Inlet Market

(Aireys Inlet Community Hall, 6 Great Ocean Road, Aireys Inlet)

Markets run on Sunday January 2, 9, 16 and 23, February 13 and March 13

9am – 1pm

An intimate and quirky market, here you’ll find a hand-picked variety of goods including the yummiest homemade dukkah and the most creative gifts and art. Homegrown, handmade, recycled or vintage, every item is as local as organisers can find. Each market is different to the last!

Beckley Park Saturday Market

(Beckley Park Centre, Broderick Road, Corio)

Every Saturday of each month

8am – 1pm

With a variety of stalls, you won’t be left wanting for more. Find fruit and veg, deli goods, bread, eggs, household goods, candles, clothes and footwear, pet goods, plants and flowers, movies, music, bric-a-brac, coffee and breakfast. Requires full vaccination status unless under 12 or exempt.

Bellarine Farmers Market

(Ocean Grove Park, 70 Presidents Avenue, Ocean Grove)

Third Saturday of each month

9am – 1pm

Get your hands on some colorful creations, feast your ears and eyes on live entertainment and music, meet some four-legged friends, eat some scrumptious food, find fresh produce and of course, enjoy some great coffee.

Portarlington Market

(W G Little Reserve, Portarlington)

Held the last Sunday of the month, from September to April.

9am – 2pm

At this volunteer-run community market, you’ll find coffee, candles, food, handmade goodies, jewelry, live music, flowers, resin art and fresh produce among other things.

Queenscliff Market

(Princess Park, corner Gellibrand and Symonds streets)

Last Sunday of the month from September to May

9am – 2pm

With a whopping 190 stalls, this market has been running since 1975. Here you will find artisanal goods, unique arts and crafts, delicious jams and condiments, fine wine, olive oils and more.

South Geelong Farmers Market

(Geelong South Primary School, 200 Yarra Street, South Geelong)

First and third Sunday of each month

9am – 1pm

Providing local farmers and producers an outlet to sell their artisan and gourmet produce direct to the public, check out the soaps, meats, breads, coffee, tea, fresh produce and more available.