Currumbin Community Market
Gold Coast Markets
Are you looking for a week-day farmers market? In rain, hail or shine you can always rely on the fabulous Currumbin Community Markets to be held every Thursday morning from 7am until 11am, adjacent to the Currumbin RSL on Duringan Street.
Perfectly positioned at the entrance to fertile Currumbin Valley makes for a shorter journey from farm to market.
This is the perfect place to fill your basket with all matter of organic fare.
You’ll be delighted with the fresh, seasonal fruits, chemical-free vegetables, and beautiful, locally grown flowers from Jumping Red Ant farms and the 100% Certified Organic Produce grown sustainably in the Tweed Valley by BioOrganic Farm.
It’s not just the fruit and vegetables that are organic at this market, you’ll also find organically produced meat, cosmetics, skincare, clothing and cleaning products.
You’ll find beautiful easy-wearing and ethically produced clothing in a range of natural fibres from Dust, a favourite at local gold coast markets for almost 10 years, created by a local surfer and mumma of six!
Neighbouring Eileen offers traditional organic cotton designs handwoven on shuttle-looms in Turkey.
Another intriguing stall is My Hardie with non tox lifestyle products for parents seeking environmentally friendly and safe products for little ones.
This divine stall offers all natural bamboo plates, bowls and cutlery and has recently expanded into stainless steel products and even eco-friendly wooden toys.
As you wander, look out for Harvest Clay and the beautiful and functional ceramics created by talented local potter Lisa Benny.
Lisa, who is also an interior designer, draws inspiration from how we live. You will definitely want to pick up a piece of her unique tableware made by hand.
You are likely to stumble across the friendly skincare range from newcomer, Palm Beach Skin and meet lovely Leigh, who has drawn on her traditional tribal knowledge of the healing benefits of certain plants, herbs and oils to produce a beautiful range of raw, natural, organic and vegan skincare.
All this shopping and browsing has certainly earned you a treat and Erryl and Tish Tudor of Burleigh Chocolate have got you covered with the finest Belgian and French chocolate - mostly Callebaut and Barry - entirely hand-made.
Throughout the market you’ll find so many quality products that are actually good for you, including delicious raw snacks, fresh salad mixes and homemade jams, sauces and dips.
Every week you’ll see locals coming back for the best and most delicious honey in town from beautiful couple Beth and Beech!
Another market icon is local legend Peter Fleming best known for the amazing pristine Bountiful water he shares sourced directly from Currumbin Valley mountains. Every week you’ll see locals coming back for their refills But don’t take their word for it, you have to try it for yourself!
If you’ve worked up a thirst, why not stop for a classic GTL (ginger, turmeric and lime) best-seller from Raw Earth Organic, a premium local manufacturer of organic kombucha.
Stop by the Vintage Car Baker to pick-up your sourdough breads and pastries, all hand made locally in Tallebudgera.
If your feeling partial to some plant-based ancient wisdom stop by Immortal Blends Superfood. Try out their natural protein smoothie blends which are energising tonics for body and soul.
By now you must be feeling peckish, so do yourself a favour and stop for an OMG! decadently delicious vegan and gluten free donut, dusted with handcrafted sugars made with fruits and spices.
Now you’re set, but you can’t go home without a treat for your four-legged friend and Bella’ Pet Food has got you covered. Pick up some frozen pet food and dry food treats to ensure some extra love and licks from your fur baby.
If your basket is full and your cup runneth over, pull up a shady chair or throw out a picnic rug and stay for the breezy live music and activities for the rugrats.
By Michaela Lyons
Currumbin Community Market
Across from Currumbin RSL
165 Duringan Street, Currumbin
Every Thursday 7am until 11am
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