Christmas Shopping Bliss: Your Ultimate Carriageworks Farmers Market Guide

Prepare for a stress-free Christmas shopping experience with our ultimate guide to Carriageworks Farmers Market. From seafood to giftware to sweet treats and more, we’ve got you covered. 

 

BAKED GOODS

You’ll be spoiled for choice with our huge range bakery stalls offering a taste of freshly baked goodness – from bread to pastries, delightful cakes biscuits and crackers for the cheeseboard. Don’t overlook the fantastic gluten-free selection at Hudson’s Bakery or Nonies Foods.

Visit
AP Bakery
Berkelo
Broomfields
Crumpets by Merna
Flour and Stone
Hudson’s Bakery (GF)
Nonie’s (GF)
Sonoma

BEVERAGES

Prepare to elevate your beverage collection. Quench your thirst with a selection of exquisite wines from Aristotelis Ke Anthoula  and Eloquesta Wines. Explore the world of spirits with offerings from Demoiselle Distillery and indulge in the crafty goodness of Wildflower’s natural ales. For non-alcoholic alternatives, dive into the refreshing world of Currong Comestibles’ shrubs or enjoy the pure, freshly squeezed goodness from Parkers Juice. Your drinks cabinet will be brimming with choices, ensuring there’s something for everyone to sip and savour. 

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Alcohol:
Aristotelis Ke Anthoula
Demoiselle Distillery
Eloquesta Wines
Wildflower Brewing and Blending

Non alcoholic:
Herbs of Life
Neo Organic Tea
Parkers Organic Juices
Seadrift Distillery

Coffee:
Single O.
Colombian Coffee Connection
Roasters with Altitude

 

PANTRY STAPLES

Stay ahead of the holiday hustle. Gear up your pantry for the festive season with essential cooking and entertaining goodies. Indulge your guests with top-quality coffee and award-winning teas. Dive into a world of flavour with a huge range of condiments and sauces, organic nuts, oils, vinegars and spices. Your pantry will be brimming with top-notch ingredients, ensuring your festive cooking and entertaining are nothing short of exceptional.

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ALTO Olives
Chunky Dave’s Peanut Butter
Condimental
Country Women’s Association
Crumpets by Merna
Currong Comestibles
Enokido Miso
Hand n Hoe Organic Macadamias
Hotluck Club
Kepos St Kitchen
Kootingal Pecans
Maya Sunny Honey
Olssons Salt
Spice Zen
Pasta Emila
Wildflower Brewing and Blending

VEGAN & GLUTEN FREE

Catering for everyone this Christmas is a breeze. Explore a diverse array of specialty items tailored for vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free preferences. From meat-free Christmas roasts and sausages, specialty vegan cheeses, delectable delectable gluten and dairy-free cakes and breads. With this wide range of offerings, ensuring a festive feast that accommodates various dietary needs has never been easier.

Visit
Hudson’s Bakery
La Petite Fauxmagerie
Nonie’s
Suzy Spoon’s Vegetarian Butcher

SWEET TREATS

Indulge in the joy of Christmas with a delectable array of sweet treats that go beyond just desserts. From sumptuous chocolates, mouth-watering puddings, and heavenly cakes to delightful confectionery, these treats aren’t just for satisfying your sweet tooth; they evoke nostalgia, bring comfort, and create moments of togetherness. Embrace the holiday spirit with these irresistible sweets, making your Christmas celebrations even sweeter.

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Chocolate Artisan
Berkelo
Gumnut Chocolates
Flour and Stone
Hudson’s Bakery
Nonies
Sonoma

DAIRY

Ensure your holiday spread stands out by adding some exquisite dairy essentials. Elevate your dishes with creamy, top-quality milk, indulge in the richness of fancy butter, and delight your guests with an array of award-winning cheeses. Whether it’s for creating sumptuous recipes, adding a touch of luxury to your meals, or crafting a show-stopping cheese platter, these dairy treasures are sure to captivate and impress your guests this Christmas. Don’t miss out on the chance to elevate your culinary creations with these flavorful and high-quality dairy selections.

Visit
Leaning Oak Cheese
Hilltops Free Range
Pepe Saya
The Food Farm
Tilba Dairy
The Pines Kiama/Pecora Dairy
Vanella Cheese

PET TREATS

For our beloved four-legged friends, the market also has a range of baked goodies and meaty treats to spoil your fur baby this Christmas.  Make your market outings merrier with these flavourful finds, perfect for spreading holiday cheer to every member of the family, furry or not. 

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Jollie Gourmet
Hillside Food Forest
The Food Farm

SEAFOOD

As we gear up for Christmas, the love for fresh seafood takes centre stage. With our coastal abundance, indulging in prawns, oysters, and lobsters has become a cherished tradition. The warm weather calls for light, refreshing dishes, making seafood the perfect choice for festive gatherings. It’s not just a meal—it’s a quintessential part of our Aussie Christmas experience.

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Brilliant Foods
Crustacean Nation

FLORALS & GIFTWARE

Delight your loved ones this season with the gift of natural beauty and charming festive treasures. Explore a stunning array of florals, perfect for adding a touch of elegance and cheer to any space. From vibrant bouquets to thoughtfully arranged Christmas-themed floral arrangements, there’s something to suit every taste. Buy a cool tote bag or a French Market basket and fill it to the brim with all kinds of goodies to create your very own personalised Christmas hamper.

And of course… Christmas trees will also be available for the first 3 weekends in December.

Visit

Florals:
Dural Christmas Tree Farm (bring cash!)
Jonima Flowers
Mayfarm Flowers
Wormticklers Nursery

Bags and stocking fillers:
2 Duck Trading
Beeswax Wraps
Carriageworks Farmers Market info desk

 

FRESH PRODUCE

Savour the goodness of the season with locally sourced, fresh produce straight from the hands of dedicated growers and farmers. Experience the unmatched taste that comes from the bounty of the region’s fields and orchards. The secret ingredient to truly delicious meals lies in the freshness of the produce. Each vibrant fruit, crisp vegetable, and fragrant herb not only bursts with flavour but also carries the essence of the land it’s nurtured in. From field to table, this freshness elevates your dishes, ensuring every bite is a celebration of nature’s finest offerings. Embrace the deliciousness that only comes from locally sourced, seasonal produce – the heart of unforgettable meals.

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Avocados from Bob’s Farm
Block 11 Organic
Darling Mills Farm
Drive in Orchards
Fanelli Organics
Food by Fiat
Kemps Creek Farms
Kurrawong Organics
Margin’s Mushrooms
Owl Farm
Prickle Hill
Produce by the River
Sydney Strawberry Patch
The Fungi
The Gourmet Potato
Wormticklers Nursery
Zavaglia’s Gourmet Produce

MEAT AND POULTRY

Ensure your Christmas table is adorned with the finest cuts by pre-booking your Christmas hams and poultry at Carriageworks Farmers Market. Elevate your festive spread with succulent, locally-sourced meats that promise to captivate your guests’ palates. Embrace the tradition of an Aussie Christmas by indulging in premium cuts perfect for roasting. Don’t miss the opportunity to pre-order your holiday centerpiece for a hassle-free and delightful Christmas feast. Capture the essence of the season with high-quality, farm-fresh meats that add a touch of warmth and richness to your celebration.

Visit
Farmer George Lamb
Greenhill Farm
Hillside Food Forest
La Bastide
LP’s Quality Meats
Mimosa Valley Lamb
Moorlands Biodynamic Lamb
The Food Farm
The Pastured Pig

READY TO EAT

Fuel your market visit with a range of delicious bites from our ready to eat food stalls.

Visit
Bar Pho
Bird and Ewe
Blini Bar
Broomfields Pie Co
Condimental
Crumpets by Merna
Kepos St Kitchen
The Food Farm
plus baked goods galore from all our wonderful bakeries!

Carriageworks Christmas Market 

In addition to the regular Saturday market stalls, the Christmas Market will also feature an  assortment of delightful Christmas and food-themed gift stalls. Elevate your gifting game with handcrafted ceramic wonders, enchanting candles, and exquisite table linens. Discover an eclectic range of giftware that promises to bring joy, whether it’s adorning a table, creating a cozy atmosphere, or adding a touch of sophistication to any home. This holiday season, spread joy with gifts that capture the spirit of the festive season and infuse homes with warmth and beauty. 

See our full list of stallholders for the Christmas Market here.

Click here for the weekly stallholder list (updated Friday before the market).