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Top 10 Christmas markets in Australia

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Are you on the search for interesting, thoughtful and one-of-a-kind presents for Christmas?

Are you on the search for interesting, thoughtful and one-of-a-kind presents for Christmas?

1. The Big Design Market – SYDNEY

Where: Royal Hall of Industries, Moore Park.

When: 7 to 9 December 2018.

What: Over 200 designers and makers selling handcrafted and locally-produced products.

Don’t miss: The food court featuring Messina gelato and Mary’s burgers, designer showbags and free kids activities.

How much? $2 entry. 

2. Finders Keepers Markets – SYDNEY

Where: The Cutaway, Barangaroo.

When: 30 November to 2 December.

What: Over 200 local designers, makers and artists selling handcrafted and design-led products.

Don’t miss: Misty’s salted caramel and Studio Wanderlust.

How much? $2 entry (children free).

3. Christmas Fare – SYDNEY

Where: Hyde Park Barracks Museum, Sydney.

When: Thursday 13 December 2018 from 4pm.

What: Over 40 local food producers and makers.

Don’t miss: The Maker’s Lane curated by the Australian Design centre and samples of historical Christmas recipes by Jacqui Newling. 

How much? Gold coin entry.

4. Blak Markets – SYDNEY

Where: International Convention Centre, Sydney.

When: 27-29 November.

What: 30 local Aboriginal makers and food producers selling art, crafts and bushfoods.

Don’t miss: One-of-a-kind gifts with 100 per cent profit going to Aboriginal communities.

How much? Free.

5. Etsy Made Local Markets – SYDNEY

Where: Centennial Park.

When: Saturday 24 November 2018.

What: Local designers and makers selling handmade products.

Don’t miss: Studio Evo silver jewellery and scarves by Shiztastic.

6. The Big Design Market – MELBOURNE

Where: Royal Exhibition Building.

When: 30 November to 2 December 2018.

What: 230 stallholders selling homewares, ceramics, jewellery and kids products.

Don’t miss: Erin Lightfoot ceramics, early bird designer show bags and Messina ice cream. 

How much? $2 (kids free).

7. German Christkindlmarkt – MELBOURNE

Where: 96 Barkly St, Fitzroy North.

When: 30 November 2018.

What: Traditional German handcrafted products, decorations and food. 

Don’t miss: Stollen and lebkuchen.

How much? Free.

8. BrisStyle Brisbane Twilight Market – BRISBANE

Where: King George Square.

When: 1 December 2018.

What: Local artisans selling handcrafted products.

Don’t miss: Free craft workshop.

How much? Free.

9. French Market – ADELAIDE

Where: Unley Soldiers’ Memorial Gardens.

When: 23 to 24 November.

What: Stallholders selling French cheese, wine and fashion.

Don’t miss: The Etsy Made market on Saturday.

How much: Free.

10. Bazaar WA’s Best Christmas Market – PERTH

Where: Front garden of Fremantle Arts Centre.

When: 30 November to 2 December 2018.

What: Bazaar is one of the oldest markets for locally made goods in Perth.

Don’t miss: Ceramics by Jae Criddle.

How much: $2.

11. Niche Christmas market – LAUNCESTON

Where: Albert Hall.

When: 7 December from 2pm.

What: A European-style artisan market. 

Don’t miss: Local makers and artists.

How much? Free.

  

This article originally appeared on Better Homes and Gardens.

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