Affordable food and local produce. Here’s our Gippsland Farmers Markets list for this May
Artisan doughnuts, freshly baked bread and ambrosial flowers. Get your market fix and save money by supporting local businesses.
Jacob Wallace
April 28, 2026
🧑🌾 What farmers markets are on in Gippsland this May? You’ve come to the right place.
🧺 Gippsland markets provide a great opportunity to support local businesses and community endeavours while often paying less for produce and products than what you would normally pay in a supermarket.
📧 Check out our list of markets on this February below and send us an email at [email protected] if we’ve missed any and we’ll make sure to add it to our list.
Use our links below to jump to whichever weekend you’re looking at going to a market.
Saturday May 2
Alpine Trout Farm Noojee at the Trafalgar Market with Smoked trout and smoked trout fillets, smoked trout pate, trout caviar and smoked salmon.
"Make it, bake it, sew it, grow it" is the motto behind the Trafalgar Markets. The morning markets include a diverse range of locally produced and hand crafted goods. Families can explore a wide variety of stalls that offer vegetables, bread, cheeses, meats and handcrafted knick-knacks.
Next Market: Saturday May 2.
When: The first Saturday of every month, from 9:00am to 1:00pm.
Where: McGregor Park in Trafalgar.
If you’re interested in visiting Trafalgar Market then take a look at the video I made of my day at the market below.
Fresh produce at Koonwarra Farmers Market.
Held in the rural village of Koonwarra, this community event showcases local produce. It was founded in 2000 by a not-for-profit association of the region's growers, producers and specialty food makers. Dogs welcome on a lead.
Next market: Saturday May 2.
When: First Saturday of each month, 8am-1pm.
Where: Koonwarra Memorial Park, Koonwarra.
Kombucha available at the Bairnsdale Farmers’ Market.
“How would you want to miss the chance of obtaining a variety of fresh apples and rhubarb or pure honey or fudge or ice cream and berries?” ask the organisers.
Produce includes lamb (and lamb sausages), smoked meats, venison, Dargo walnuts, goats milk and cheeses, pasta, jams, sauces, chutneys and eggs.”
Next market: Saturday May 2.
When: First Saturday of every month, 8am-12pm.
Where: Howitt Park Bowls Club, McEacharn St, East Bairnsdale.
Stalls at the Heyfield Market.
Heyfield market is hosted at the St James Church in Heyfield on the first Saturday of every month. The event has a large variety of goods on offer including jewellery, cakes, fresh produce and home cooked sweets.
Next market: Saturday May 2.
When: First Saturday of every month.
Where: St James Church, Heyfield.
Sunday May 3
Stunning flower display outside at Kongwak Market.
Kongwak market runs every Sunday on the town’s main drag at the general store and sheds. There are plenty of stalls selling a wide variety of retro clothing, pre-loved books, antiques, vinyl, hand crafted hats, bags and jumpers and a whole lot more.
There are two cafes and a bakery operating, and don’t forget to grab a cinnamon treat from Fish Creek Donuts.
When: Every Sunday 10am-2pm.
Where: The Kongwak General Store and Sheds on the main street.
Take a look at this video I made when I visited Kongwak Market.
Saturday May 9
The crowds at Coal Creek Farmers Market.
A community-run monthly gathering of around 30 local growers, farmers and specialty food makers from the south Gippsland region.
Selling bread, meats, eggs, seasonal fruit and vegetables, fresh fish, preserves, cakes, cheese, olive oil, honey, wine, garden plants and more.
Next Market: Saturday May 9.
When: The second Saturday of each month, 8am-12.30pm.
Where: Coal Creek Community Park & Museum, Silkstone Road, Korumburra.
Yoyos available at Metung Market.
Hosted on the Metung Village Green on the waterfront of Bancroft Bay.
This market has a wide variety of homegrown and locally gathered produce, from fruits and vegetables, fungi and herbs to coffee, nuts, jams and preserves. There are also liquors, baked breads and sweets.
There are plenty of food stalls, so no need to pack a lunch, plus a plethora of homemade clothing and artisan items.
Next Market: Saturday May 9.
When: The second Saturday of each month.
Where: 60 Metung Road, Metung.
Sunday May 10.
Doughnuts available at the Longford Community Market.
The Longford market boasts a whopping 60 stalls. There’s an absolute bonanza of goods available here; indoor plants, coffee roasters, dumplings, Hungarian street food, handmade arts and crafts, distilled spirits and lots more.
Next Market: Sunday May 10.
When: The second Sunday of every month from 10-2pm.
Where: Longford Recreation Reserve, Spencer Street.
Flowers available at Kongwak Market.
Kongwak market runs every Sunday on the town’s main drag at the general store and sheds. There are plenty of stalls selling a wide variety of retro clothing, pre-loved books, antiques, vinyl, hand crafted hats, bags and jumpers and a whole lot more.
There are two cafes and a bakery operating, and don’t forget to grab a cinnamon treat from Fish Creek Donuts.
When: Every Sunday 10am-2pm.
Where: The Kongwak General Store and Sheds on the main street.
Saturday May 16
Fresh flower stall at Inverloch Farmers Market.
Pop down to The Glade and enjoy over 50 stalls selling local produce and food. The market offers seasonal fruit and vegetables, seafood, meat, eggs, plants, local wines, olive oils, honey and much more.
Next market: Saturday May 16.
When: The third Saturday of each month.
Location: The Glade and Soundshell (near Rainbow Park), The Esplanade, Inverloch.
Fresh berries on sale at Drouin Craft and Produce Market.
“With up to 50 Stalls to choose from you won’t be disappointed with what your Market has to offer, so come along and enjoy the morning.”
This craft and produce market is run by the Drouin Rotary Club.
Next market: Saturday May 16.
When: Third Saturday of every month.
Where: Civic Park, Young Street, Drouin.
Fresh produce at Warragul Farmers Market.
Founded by Erika McInerney and Sallie Jones in 2013, the Warragul Farmers Market is a fantastic place to meet and support local farmers. The market is run by volunteers.
Next market: Saturday May 16.
When: Third Saturday of every month.
Where: Logan Park, Warragul.
A cafe stall at Gormandale Craft and Produce Market.
Held at the Gormandale Hall every month except for January this market includes a range of locally crafted goods and affordable food and produce.
Next market: Saturday May 16.
When: Third Saturday of the month from February to December.
Where: Gormandale Hall, 45 Main Rd, Gormandale.
Freshly baked bread and pie at Prom Country Farmers Market.
The Prom Country Farmers Market says it “aims to bring local community members and visitors a taste of our bountiful local produce”.
“We support our local farmers and artisan producers by ensuring they have a direct outlet in which to sell their produce.”
Next market: Saturday May 16.
When: Third Saturday of each month.
Where: Main Street, in the grounds of the FWMAC Hall, Foster.
Croissants and danish pastries available at Sale Producers Market.
At the Sale Producers market you will find a variety of locally grown and crafted goods that give visitors a homely atmosphere to enjoy any number of handpicked, preserved, baked or handcrafted products.
Next Market: Saturday May 16.
When: Every third Saturday of the month, 8am - 12:30pm.
Where: Sale Showgrounds.
Sunday May 17
Fruit and vegetables on sale at Coronet Bay Market.
A cozy little market with a variety of stalls located at Coronet Bay Recreation Reserve. The market moves to a local warm hall over the winter. Hot coffee, cakes, slices and other foods available.
Next market: Sunday May 17.
When: Every third Sunday of the month 9am-2pm
Where: 39A Gellibrand Street, Coronet Bay.
Flowers available at Kongwak Market.
Kongwak market runs every Sunday on the town’s main drag at the general store and sheds. There are plenty of stalls selling a wide variety of retro clothing, pre-loved books, antiques, vinyl, hand crafted hats, bags and jumpers and a whole lot more.
There are two cafes and a bakery operating, and don’t forget to grab a cinnamon treat from Fish Creek Donuts.
When: Every Sunday 10am-2pm.
Where: The Kongwak General Store and Sheds on the main street.
Saturday May 23
Deep fried spring rolls at Lions Traralgon Farmers Market.
Community groups and local sellers come together in Kay Street Gardens in Traralgon to offer all sorts of food, produce and products.
Next market: Saturday May 23.
When: The fourth Saturday of each month.
Where: Kay Street Gardens, Traralgon.
Handmade toys at Yarragon Craft and Produce Market.
Held in the tourist town of Yarragon this market showcases a large array of local produce as well as arts and craft stalls.
The market is at Waterloo Park during the drier months (subject to weather conditions) and at the Public Hall during the wetter months.
Next market: Saturday May 23.
When: The fourth Saturday of each month, 9am-1pm.
Where: Waterloo Park and the community hall on Campbell Street in winter.
If you’re keen to head to the Yarragon on the weekend then check out the video I made of my day at the market below.
Sunday May 24
Market goers grabbing a feed at Hagoo.
The Howitt Park market is a bustling community market run by Sunrise Rotary Group Bairnsdale. The amount of stalls varies but in some months it can have up to 155 sellers.
The market stalls sell designer pots, decorated cakes, handmade clothing including woolen socks and knitted jumpers, scented candles, fresh produce and groceries, garden furniture and several food trucks.
This market is also pooch friendly.
Next Market: Sunday May 24.
When: The fourth Sunday of every month.
Where: Howitt Park, Bairnsdale.
Sunday May 31
The hustle and bustle at Inverloch Lions Community Market.
Bring the family, bring the dog and enjoy a day out with handmade speciality food and fresh locally grown produce.
Next market: Sunday May 31.
When: Last Sunday of every month from 8am-1pm.
Where: The Glade & Soundshell (near Rainbow Park), The Esplanade, Inverloch.
Stunning flower display outside at Kongwak Market.
Kongwak market runs every Sunday on the town’s main drag at the general store and sheds. There are plenty of stalls selling a wide variety of retro clothing, pre-loved books, antiques, vinyl, hand crafted hats, bags and jumpers and a whole lot more.
There are two cafes and a bakery operating, and don’t forget to grab a cinnamon treat from Fish Creek Donuts.
When: Every Sunday 10am-2pm.
Where: The Kongwak General Store and Sheds on the main street.