Top five fresh produce markets
While Tassie’s fruit and veg game is strong year-round, there’s nothing like meandering around a farmers market in spring, with fresh blooms and new-season produce aplenty. Nola James has five to try.
Farm Gate Market, Hobart
Every Sunday morning, the state’s best producers set up on Bathurst Street, selling local fare such as veg, crumpets, sausages and curry pastes. The Grub Hub has a rotating selection of food stalls; fan favourites include Pacha Mama’s wallaby burrito, and congee with the lot at Rough Rice.
Devonport Farmers Market, Devonport
You’ll find the freshest produce in the north west at Devonport’s fortnightly Saturday morning farmers market, which sets up at the local showgrounds. The 30-odd stalls include La Cántara’s Venezuelan-style cheeses, produce and flowers from Mountain Fresh Farm, and fish from Stanley Seafood.
Harvest Market, Launceston
This community market takes over the Cimitiere Street carpark on Saturday mornings. Only food and drink are sold, and single-use packaging is banned. A rotation of stallholders includes Hmong Veggies, Lenah Game Meats and Seven Sheds Brewery. Start with a Korean pancake at Seoul Food or a brisket burger from Halls Barbeque before stocking up on produce.
Bream Creek Farmers Market, Copping
Head to the Bream Creek Showgrounds on the first Sunday of the month for hot sauce, cakes, wines, whiskies and plants. Grab potstickers from the Dunalley Dumpling Lady, and the school canteen will do you a cuppa for $2. The volunteer-run market now has an arts curator too, so expect more ceramics, knits and design, plus live music on market days.
Tasmanian Produce Market, Rosny Park
This Saturday morning market at Kangaroo Bay Park on Hobart’s Eastern Shore offers fresh produce, small-batch beverages and local designs, with water views and a playground. You’ll usually find the Shari sushi truck here, plus toasties from Davey Street Garage, and croissants from Storm River & Stone.
Stallholders tend to rotate fortnightly or monthly at farmers markets. Head to social media to see who’s up next.