Docklands Farmers Market pauses for November amid plans for new foreshore location

The Docklands Farmers Market will not go ahead in November, after low foot traffic at its current Marvel Stadium site prompted organisers to find a new home.

Market manager Tim Walsh confirmed that while the event wasn’t closing, it would take a short break as plans progress for a new location closer to the Docklands waterfront.

“We’d always planned to hold three markets at Marvel for spring – September, October and November – but after seeing how quiet it was, we decided to pause for the month,” Mr Walsh said.

The market, which launched at NewQuay before relocating to Marvel Stadium, is now targeting a move to a new site near the Yanonung Quay ferry terminal. Mr Walsh said he was optimistic this could become its new permanent home.

“It’s a great visible location, equally accessible from both sides of the harbour. Once we get the market embedded in the community and build up foot traffic, it’ll really take off,” he said.

While he remains cautious about confirming the December date before permits are finalised, Mr Walsh said the team was “still keen” to make the market a long-term fixture in Docklands.

“It’s not your classic demographic for a farmers market – there are more apartments than big families – but it’s a great location and I’m confident we can get it to work,” he said. “We just need to fine-tune it a little and find the right balance.” •