There's a market on somewhere in Port Stephens most weekends. From waterfront stalls at Fly Point to community markets in Medowie and on the Tilligerry Peninsula, it's one of the best ways to spend a slow morning with the family, find a handmade gift, and support local makers and growers.
Below you'll find every regular market in our backyard, when it runs, and handy tips for each one. Always check the organiser's page before heading out, as weather can change plans.
Check the month at a glance below.
Worked out from each market's regular schedule. For one-off markets and fetes, see our markets events calendar.
Most markets run on a set weekend of the month, like the 2nd Saturday or the 4th Sunday.
| Weekend | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | No regular market | Nelson Bay Legacy Markets, Fly Point |
| 2nd | Medowie Lions Community Markets | Tomaree Markets, Fly Point |
| 3rd | Tilligerry Lions Club Markets, Tanilba Bay | Nelson Bay Legacy Markets, Fly Point |
| 4th | No regular market | Tomaree Markets, Fly Point |
| 5th | No regular market | Nelson Bay Legacy Markets, Fly Point |
Listed in order through the month.
1st, 3rd and 5th Sunday
A long-running market by the water, raising money for Torchbearers for Legacy. Expect handicrafts, plants, local produce and second-hand treasures. Pair it with a swim or snorkel at Fly Point.
2nd and 4th Sunday
Alternates Sundays with the Legacy Markets, so there's a market at Fly Point almost every Sunday. Crafts, food, designer items, local artists and live music, with free off-street parking nearby.
2nd Saturday
A volunteer-run Lions Club market with toys, tools, books, plants, clothes, cakes and fresh fruit and veg. Get there early for the best bargains.
3rd Saturday
A Tilligerry Peninsula favourite run by the local Lions Club, with handmade jewellery, gourmet goodies, plants, local produce and bric-a-brac.
Usually the 1st Saturday of the month, in season
Run by the team behind Homegrown Markets, with a focus on handmade, local and eco-friendly goods. Waterfront stalls, food trucks and live music make it a great family outing, and the January twilight markets (every Wednesday and Saturday evening) are a summer highlight.
Fri 9 October, Fri 20 November and Fri 18 December
Twilight markets by the water from the team behind The Marina Market. Grab dinner from the food stalls and finish with a sunset swim. The 18 December market is a good one for last-minute Christmas gifts.
Selected Saturdays through the year
Local artists, makers and bakers, with live music, coffee, street food and fresh picks. Not to be confused with the Lions Club community market at the same venue on the 2nd Saturday.
Keep an eye out for one-off markets too, like Christmas markets, school fetes, community fairs on the Tilligerry Peninsula, the Tilligerry Community Car Boot Sale and centre fairs. You'll find them all in our markets events calendar.
