Dandenong Ranges Markets

The Dandenong Ranges markets are a popular weekend activity amongst Melbourne residents and visitors. People come to browse through the markets and village shopping strips that house an array of specialty stores, boutique shops and eateries.

Whether looking for fresh produce, wines and foods or some souvenirs from the art and craft shops, you will undoubtedly come across something interesting at the various Dandenong Ranges markets.

The Belgrave Big Dreams Market is an arts and craft market held on the 2nd Sunday of the month between 9am – 2pm. This market runs rain, hail, or shine, except on code red fire days. Here, you will find various gifts and goods, including candles, crystals, handmade cards, knitted beanies, scarves and toys, leather goods, jewellery, prints, gifts, clothing and shoes.

Emerald Market is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month from 9am until 3pm and is located between the Post Office and Commonwealth Bank sites at the corner of Kilvington Drive and Main Street. You will also find stalls inside the Emerald Community House Heritage Hall. This market sells a vast range of goods, from fresh and organic fruit and vegetables, plants and seedlings to food to take home, including olive oils, jams, nuts and tea.

The Belgrave Farmers Market is great to stock up on locally produced, fresh ingredients for your home cooking. Held every 4th Sunday of the month between 9am – 2pm, you can find the Belgrave Farmers Market on the grounds of the St. Thomas More Primary School.

There are so many markets in the Dandenong Ranges that every weekend is covered. So come down and spend a weekend wandering through the stalls and picking up some fresh produce or a handmade souvenir.