Harbourside Markets
Coffs Harbour's Sunday makers and growers market beside the historic Jetty, with free live music, dogs welcome on a lead and a beach a short walk away.
Also known as Coffs Harbour Jetty Market.
About this market
Harbourside Markets is a makers and growers market held every Sunday from 8am to 2pm beside the historic Jetty in Coffs Harbour. Its stated philosophy is ethical, fair trade, locally made and locally grown, and the stall list backs that up: art, jewellery, clothing, beauty products, plants, vintage and collectables, with food trucks and gourmet producers in between.
Who is behind the stalls
The market profiles its regulars, and they give a good sense of the place. Woolgoolga local Margaret Franks runs Secret Valley Plants, with tubestock, natives, hanging plants, vegetables and herbs. Vinyl & Vintage sells pre-loved records, mostly from the 1960s to the 2000s, along with books and bric-a-brac. Miyachi has run the Miyachi Sushi stall for about five years, OneTwoFive cooks sourdough pizza, and The Baklover Kitchen bakes baklava in Coffs Harbour.
Market at a glance
A free live music program runs every Sunday, with a different local act each week listed on the market's What's On page. The market pays for a OneMusic licence, which means the musicians whose songs get played are paid too.
Bring a chair and the dog
The conditions of entry are short and friendly. Bring your own chairs and picnic blankets, keep dogs on a lead, watch your children, and skip the smoking, vaping and swearing in the market space. The footpaths are extra wide, with accessible toilets and parking nearby, so it works well with a wheelchair or a pram.
The market sells its own 'Here Comes Sunday' t-shirts, mugs, caps and bags from the information stall, and all the profit goes to the Happy Harbourside Community Fund for local groups and causes.
Once the shopping is done, the leash-free dog beach and the Jetty itself are a short walk away, which is why plenty of people make a whole Sunday morning of it.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What time do the Coffs Harbour Jetty markets run?
- Every Sunday from 8am to 2pm on the Jetty foreshores. The market posts weather and other updates on its Facebook page.
- Can I bring my dog?
- Yes, on a lead. If your dog needs a proper run, the council-approved leash-free dog beach is a short walk from the market.
- Is the market accessible?
- It calls itself an all abilities market. The footpaths are extra wide, there are accessible toilets and accessible parking close by, and prams and strollers are easy to get around.
- What days is Harbourside Markets open?
- Sunday, 8am to 2pm.
- Is there an entry fee for Harbourside Markets?
- Free