Homegrown Markets Speers Point
A handmade and street-food market at Speers Point Park on Lake Macquarie, held on the first and third Sunday of each month with over 120 stalls.
About this market
Homegrown Markets at Speers Point Park run on the first and third Sunday of every month, from 10am to 2pm, on the northern shore of Lake Macquarie. The organisers say over 120 stalls trade on each market day, and they describe themselves as the largest market community in the Hunter region.
Handmade, local and eco-minded
The market page lists street food, local-made textiles, eco-conscious skincare, gourmet produce, ceramics, jewellery, artwork and handmade baby clothes. Items are meant to be eco-friendly, handmade and locally produced. The Facebook page, which has about 33,000 followers, also mentions coffee, fresh sips, sweet treats, live tunes and face painting.
Market at a glance
Speers Point is 17 kilometres west-south-west of Newcastle. Settlement began in 1828, coal mining started in 1843, and the suburb takes its name from William Speer, a Sydney businessman who settled there in 1870. The 2021 census recorded 3,400 residents. The park itself came under council ownership in 1910 and has a stage area, playgrounds, barbecue facilities and lighting, and it welcomes dogs.
Good to know before you go
Only the first and third Sundays count, so confirm your date. The organisers ask visitors to check their Facebook and Instagram pages before attending in case of weather-related changes, and dates can also shift with park availability.
Speers Point Park came under council ownership in 1910, and today has a stage area, playgrounds, barbecue facilities and lighting.
The same team runs a family of markets around the region, including Lake Nights twilight markets, the Marina Market at Nelson Bay, Fingal Fridays, The Station in Newcastle, Made and Found at Lambton Park and an annual Sustainable Living Festival. Stallholders apply through the Homegrown Markets website. The founders describe their aim as a positive space that connects makers with the community, and say they want their events to be family friendly and fun. The Facebook page lists Speers Point Park as a base alongside the Nelson Bay Foreshore and The Station in Newcastle.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When are Homegrown Markets at Speers Point on?
- The first and third Sunday of every month, from 10am to 2pm, at Speers Point Park on Lake Macquarie.
- How big is it?
- The organisers say over 120 stalls trade on each market day.
- What if the weather is bad?
- The organisers ask visitors to check Facebook and Instagram before attending, because dates can change with weather and park availability.
- What are Homegrown Markets Speers Point opening hours?
- The first and third Sunday of the month, 10am to 2pm. The market is at Speers Point, NSW.
- What time does Homegrown Markets Speers Point open?
- 10am to 2pm on the days it trades.