The Lilydale Craft and Produce Market has been running since 2009, and today is held on the first Sunday of the month. The market aims are two-fold: support local producers and raise money for the local community.
Located in Lilydale, the market is only a one-hour drive from Melbourne and just a few minute’s drive from the picturesque Yarra Valley.
Lilydale Craft and Produce Market 2023 Dates, Yarra Valley
The market also has a range of cooked foods available to snack on throughout the day, including crepes, pies, egg & bacon rolls and BBQ sausages.
Visitors with a sweet tooth will also be able to pick up the rocky road, chocolate-covered nuts and liquorice, whilst wine lovers can purchase some of the Yarra Valley’s best wines.
You can also pick up a range of freshly cut flowers and exotic and native plants from this market. Soaps and arts and crafts are also available at various stalls throughout the marketplace.
Hi, I am wanting to support local growers and farmers so was wondering if the Lilydale Farmers Market has mostly seasonal fruit and vegetables at reasonable prices, or is it more for specialist foods like chutney and jams etc.
Also, what is the parking situation?
Thankyou, Leanne
Hi Leanne,
You will be able to find both. The aim of the market is to support local growers, so you will find a range of local fruit and vegetables grown locally.
As for prices, “reasonable” is very subjective. In my view, the pricing is reasonable for locally grown fruit and veggies and isn’t much above prices that you will find at Coles/Woolworths. Also, I was very happy with the quality.
There is plenty of parking on site. Last time I was there, it was free.
Regards,
Jess