Australia's 10 best Christmas markets for 2018

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.

👋🏻 Creative, original, curious artists, designers and makers ~ we're looking at you! #thefinderskeepers Autumn Winter 2019 application dates are LIVE online and Sydney you're up first with applications NOW OPEN! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Sydney Finders Keepers continues to evolve and excite! Taking place back at The Cutaway, Barangaroo Reserve from Fri 3rd May - Sun 5th May this is such a unique and truly golden opportunity to showcase your brand, meet your supporters & make some lifelong friends! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Follow the link in our bio to find out more ❤️ Image captured by @samsette featuring the wonderful @hellomissmay at our Sydney SS17 event. #thefinderskeepers

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).

🙌🏻👏🏻 THANK YOU Brisbane ~ you get bigger, better and brighter every year! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A big, warm thanks to everyone who came and supported our community of makers and designers this weekend! As always we wish our stallholders a swift pack down and restful evening ~ you were incredible! Our big wrap-up to follow soon so stay tuned. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Want more FK time? Catch us in Sydney for the last leg of the East Coast Tour ‪from 30th Nov - December 2nd.‬ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 📷 The Marquee, Brisbane Showgrounds magically captured by our photographer @samsette #brisbanefinderskeepers#thefinderskeepers

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.

Following on from the stunning work of renowned Melbourne artist @petecromer, created for The Big Design Market in 2017, this year's art installation by @marcmartinillo will be one not to miss! Sign up to our e-newsletter via the link in our bio for event details.⠀ ⠀ #bigdesignmarket #collage #installation

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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Rebecca Lowrey Boyd

Rebecca Lowrey Boyd is a former magazine editor and the founder of Wee Birdy, one of The Sunday Times’ Top 50 Blogs in the World. A design nerd and bird enthusiast, she can usually be found poring over Pinterest, knee-deep in Bunnings or sticky-beaking at modernist homes in Sydney’s bushburbia.