Looking for the best markets in Brunswick Heads, Byron Bay and the Tweed Coast? From fresh local produce and organic food to handmade ceramics, fashion, jewellery, art and live music, exploring the markets of the NSW North Coast is one of the best ways to experience the region like a local.
The Northern Rivers is famous for its creative communities, fertile farmland and relaxed coastal lifestyle — and nowhere is this more evident than at its markets.
Whether you’re staying for a weekend in Brunswick Heads or spending a week exploring Byron Bay and the Tweed Coast, there is almost always a farmers, food, community or artisan market happening somewhere nearby.
Here are some of our favourites to add to your North Coast holiday itinerary.
Brunswick Heads Market
When: First Saturday of every month
Where: Memorial Park, Fawcett Street, Brunswick Heads
Typically: 8am–2pm
If you’re staying in Brunswick Heads on the first Saturday of the month, start here.
Set beneath the trees alongside the beautiful Brunswick River, the Brunswick Heads Market is one of the area’s classic community markets.
Browse stalls offering locally made products, clothing, jewellery, plants, candles, soaps, fresh produce and gifts, then grab a coffee or something to eat and find a spot beside the river.
The location is a big part of the experience. Once you’ve finished at the market, Brunswick Heads’ cafés, shops, river and beaches are all within easy walking distance.
HolidayCo tip: Make a morning of it. Visit the market, wander through Brunswick Heads village and then head to Torakina Beach for a swim.
New Brighton Farmers Market
When: Every Tuesday
Where: River Street, New Brighton
Typically: 8am–11am
Just north of Brunswick Heads, the New Brighton Farmers Market is perfect for guests staying locally who want to stock the holiday house kitchen with fresh regional produce.
This is a genuine local farmers market where the emphasis is on seasonal produce, local food and connecting directly with producers.
Pick up ingredients for a relaxed holiday dinner, grab breakfast and coffee at the market or simply wander through and enjoy the community atmosphere.
For visitors interested in organic food, locally grown produce and sustainable food, New Brighton is well worth adding to the itinerary.
Mullumbimby Farmers Market
When: Every Friday
Where: Mullumbimby Showgrounds, Main Arm Road
Typically: 7am–11am
The Mullumbimby Farmers Market is one of the best food markets in the Northern Rivers and an easy drive from Brunswick Heads.
Set beneath beautiful established trees at the Mullumbimby Showgrounds, the market brings together more than 60 stalls and showcases the extraordinary produce grown and made throughout the region.
Depending on the season, you’ll find local fruit and vegetables, herbs, free-range meats, seafood, sourdough bread, farmhouse cheeses, eggs, honey, nuts, olives, flowers, spices and bush foods.
There’s also an impressive range of locally made products including kombucha, sauerkraut, miso, relishes, sauces, dips, jams and other artisan foods.
Add local coffee, breakfast stalls and live music and it’s easy to see why a trip to the Mullumbimby Farmers Market has become an experience in itself.
Best for: Local produce, organic food, breakfast, families and experiencing the Northern Rivers lifestyle.
Byron Farmers Market
When: Every Thursday morning
Where: Byron Bay
Byron Bay’s farmers market is another must for food lovers visiting the region.
The market connects visitors with growers, producers and food makers from across the Northern Rivers and is a great place to discover just how much incredible food is produced locally.
If you’re staying in Brunswick Heads, combine a morning at the market with breakfast and a day exploring Byron Bay, its beaches and boutiques.
Best for: Fresh produce, locally made food and a morning in Byron Bay.
Byron Bay Markets
When: First Sunday of the month
Where: Byron Bay
Typically: 8am–3pm
For more than just food, the Byron markets showcase another side of the region.
Expect a colourful mix of artisan products, fashion, jewellery, handmade goods, food, music and local creativity.
These markets are particularly good for visitors looking for a locally made souvenir or something a little different to take home.
Byron Shire also hosts artisan and foreshore markets at selected times throughout the year, so it’s worth checking what’s happening during your stay.
Bangalow Market
When: Fourth Sunday of every month
Where: Bangalow Showgrounds
If you love arts, crafts and discovering local makers, put the Bangalow Market high on your list.
Operating since 1982, Bangalow’s monthly market has grown to more than 300 stalls beneath the huge trees of the Bangalow Showgrounds.
You’ll find artisans, craftspeople, food producers, bakers, designers, farmers, fashion, jewellery, ceramics, woodwork and plenty of great things to eat.
There’s usually entertainment as well, creating the relaxed community atmosphere that has made Bangalow Market one of the North Coast’s best-known markets.
Once you’ve finished, leave some time to explore Bangalow itself. The historic village is filled with boutiques, homewares stores, cafés and restaurants.
Best for: Arts and crafts, local designers, gifts, food and a North Coast day trip.
Mullumbimby Community Market
When: Third Saturday of the month
Where: Mullumbimby
For something with plenty of Northern Rivers personality, head to the Mullumbimby Community Market.
Mullumbimby is known for its creative and alternative community, and its market is a great place to browse local arts, crafts, clothing, food, handmade products and second-hand treasures.
Combine the market with a morning exploring the shops and cafés around Mullumbimby before making the short trip back towards Brunswick Heads.
Murwillumbah & the Tweed Valley Markets
Heading north towards the Tweed opens up another collection of farmers and community markets.
Murwillumbah hosts regular farmers and community markets, making it a great destination for visitors interested in local produce and exploring the beautiful Tweed Valley.
The drive itself is part of the experience, with the landscape changing from the coast to rolling farmland and the dramatic volcanic scenery surrounding Wollumbin and the Tweed Valley.
Tweed Heads Markets
For guests exploring further north, Tweed Heads also has regular markets, including Sunday markets featuring a combination of produce, food and general market stalls.
It’s easy to combine a market visit with a day exploring Tweed Heads, Kingscliff, Cabarita Beach or the beaches of the Tweed Coast.
Why the Northern Rivers Markets Are Worth Visiting
Markets aren’t simply somewhere to shop on the North Coast — they’re part of the culture.
The rich volcanic soils and subtropical climate of the Northern Rivers support an incredible range of local produce, while the region’s creative communities have attracted artists, designers, makers, chefs and craftspeople for decades.
Visiting a local market gives you the opportunity to meet producers, discover regional food, find handmade products and experience the relaxed lifestyle that makes this part of NSW so special.
And with different markets operating throughout the week, you can easily build a North Coast market trail into your holiday.
A Week of North Coast Markets
If you’re staying for several days, you could almost visit a different market every day.
Tuesday: New Brighton Farmers Market
Wednesday: Explore Murwillumbah and the Tweed Valley
Thursday: Byron Farmers Market
Friday: Mullumbimby Farmers Market
Saturday: Brunswick Heads Market on the first Saturday of the month, or explore other local weekend markets
Sunday: Byron Bay Market on the first Sunday or Bangalow Market on the fourth Sunday
Market schedules can occasionally change for weather, special events and public holidays, so we recommend checking with individual market organisers before setting out.
Stay in Brunswick Heads & Explore the Northern Rivers
One of the great advantages of staying in Brunswick Heads is its location.
You can enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of a beautiful coastal village while being within easy reach of Byron Bay, Mullumbimby, Bangalow, New Brighton and the Tweed Coast.
Spend the morning browsing a farmers market, return home with locally grown produce for lunch, swim in the Brunswick River in the afternoon and wander into town for dinner.
That’s what a North Coast holiday should feel like.
HolidayCo North Coast offers professionally managed holiday accommodation in Brunswick Heads and across the surrounding North Coast, providing the perfect base for exploring the beaches, villages, food, markets and experiences of the Northern Rivers.
Find your North Coast holiday accommodation with HolidayCo and discover local experiences for every season.
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