Glendale Farmers & Artisan Market

Glendale Farmers & Artisan Market brings together the Lake Macquarie City Farmers Market and Glendale Artisan Markets at Stockland Glendale in Newcastle. The market relocated from Speers Point Park and now operates beneath the large undercover area beside Target, giving shoppers a weather-protected place to meet local farmers, food producers, makers and artisans. It runs weekly on Saturdays, with the market’s website describing it as a direct connection between growers, makers and the people buying their work.

The food offering covers a broad mix of fresh produce and prepared goods. Shoppers can find seasonal fruit and vegetables, organic and conventionally grown foods, meat and seafood, eggs, salamis, charcuterie, cured meats, cheeses, milk, yoghurt and cream. Other listed offerings include handmade pasta, hand-crafted patisserie, organic sourdough and breads, cakes, biscuits, pies, pastries, preserved foods, olive oils, spices, wines, gourmet coffee, teas and cordials. The market also highlights buffalo dairy products, while food vendors provide hot breakfasts, brunches, lunches and a range of takeaway food.

There is more than food to explore. The stallholder mix includes makers of handcrafted soaps and beauty products, lavender goods, hemp clothing and skincare, handmade clothing and Fair Trade products. The website describes the market as family-friendly, with a strong community atmosphere and stallholders who are willing to talk about how their products are grown or made. Customer comments on the site also mention food trucks, street eats, handmade items and family activities including a jumping castle and pony rides, although these may vary between market days.

This is a practical stop for a weekly shop, a chance to buy directly from local growers and producers, or a relaxed family outing at Glendale City Centre. It suits shoppers who enjoy asking questions about provenance and storage, discovering small producers, and combining fresh groceries with prepared food and handmade goods. The market’s undercover setting is convenient, though the website notes that its popularity can mean busy periods, particularly earlier in the day. Its roots sit within a longer farmers’ and makers’ market history dating back to 1999, with the Glendale market continuing that focus on homegrown produce and direct contact between producers and customers.