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It was a glorious winter’s day as we arrived at the Carseldine Farmers & Artisan Markets, which opened for the first time this weekend. A pity it went pear-shaped as our car tangled with another in the crowded carpark. Details exchanged, we forlornly explored the stalls set up in the Carseldine Government Office Precinct (site of the old Queensland University of Technology campus).
The market has more than 140 stalls but its size isn’t immediately apparent as they are spread out over the campus in different sections, with one area for fresh produce, another for ready-cooked food and another for crafts, collectables and works by local designers. There’s live music, activities for kids and some cute places to rest and relax a while.
There’s a good range of produce and gourmet foods on offer, including jams, oils and chutneys, Maleny cheeses, fresh local seafood, meat, freshly baked artisan breads and pastries. As well as stocking up on fresh fruit and veg, we splurged on some sensational looking Secret Pantry pears poached in vanilla and honey that I can’t wait to try.
We liked the atmosphere of this market with its shady trees, surprises around every corner and humorous and quirky signs. The organizers promise a focus on seasonal produce from south-east Queensland. They enlisted the help of set designers to give the market its country charm (as an aside, the designers apparently worked on Angelina Jolie’s last movie).
Where: 532 Beams Road, Carseldine, Brisbane QLD Australia
When: Every Saturday from 6am to noon.
More information: www.carseldinemarkets.com.au
what a bugger about your car 🙁 hope it’s easily fixed. I’m going to these markets next week and looking forward to checking them out, although I won’t be a regular as they are so far from where I live!
I have to admit that one of the things I like about this market is that it give us another option that’s not too far away…
Who doesn’t like a lie in Christine? I’m the same with Sundays too (and Mondays…). The merchandising and styling of the overall market looks great and it’s nice to see a market where some care and attention has been taken. I have read much about the parking so let’s hope they sort that out. Thanks for the review.
Yes, every day’s good for a lie in, isn’t it Fiona!
I really look forward to trying these! I think Mt glorious coffee co will soon be attending these markets so I look forward to that too! Thanks for sharing x
I’ll look forward to trying the Mt Glorious coffee, Amy.