About Us

At Farm Gate Market we believe that there are four vital ingredients that are the foundation of our market:

FRESH – the goods for sale are so fresh they are picked the night before and delivered straight to the market each Sunday morning

LOCAL – everything sold must be grown or produced within the geographical boundaries of Tasmania

SEASONAL – strict guidelines on the origin of food means that eating seasonally is the norm rather than the exception. And as we become more in touch with seasonality, preparing and eating foodonce again becomes a celebration of taste, flavour and goodness. It also means better quality, better value and is better for our environment

COMMUNITY – only the people that grow, raise, produce, extract or even pluck the goods for sale can trade at the market. That means that the producer could in fact be your neighbour… now that’s a relationship!

General information

Location

Farm Gate Market operates every Sunday in the Melville St Outdoor Car Park. Rain, hail or shine!

Hours of operation

Trade commences with the ringing of the farm bell at 9am sharp with the market closing at 1pm

Parking

There is plenty of free onsite parking available in addition to free parking in the surrounding streets. But for those of you living in the surrounding suburbs why not put the kids in the pram and visit us on foot. What a great way to spend a Sunday!

Toilets

Male and female toilets can be found on site behind one of the main cafe areas

Busking

Buskers are integral part of the atmosphere at Farm Gate Market and we encourage you to come along. If you are interested in busking at the market please email or call organisers to book a day and time

Plastic Bags

Farm Gate Market is proud to be plastic shopping bag free. Re-usable Farm Gate Market bags can be purchased at the Farm Gate Cafe or at any of the stalls at the cost price of $1.20

Smoking

Farm Gate Market is a smoke free zone

Dogs

Sadly we can no longer accommodate your dog within the market due to health requirements and public liability constraints. However you will find an open alley next to the market providing a perfect place to hitch them while you are shopping and where water containers will be provided