Northside Produce Market
Running since 1999, this market contributes close to 30% of the North Sydney Community Centre's entire income.
About this market
Northside Produce Market has operated as a major fundraiser for the North Sydney Community Centre since 1999, established as a second fundraising project following the earlier North Sydney Markets. More than two decades later, that fundraising role has become genuinely significant: together, the two markets contribute close to 30% of the Community Centre's current income, directly supporting wages and other service costs.
A market that funds nearly a third of a community centre's budget
That financial weight shows up in the market's genuine reach: more than 70 stallholders travel in from regional NSW, Orange, the Riverina, Central Tablelands, Southern Highlands, Blue Mountains and Crescent Head among the areas represented, alongside outer Sydney and inner-city makers and bakers. Held bi-monthly rather than weekly, the market brings a genuinely broad range of seasonal fruits, vegetables, artisanal breads and gourmet treats to Ted Mack Civic Park.
Market at a glance
Reviewers consistently describe a food lover's haven with a wonderful atmosphere and excellent coffee, praising the large selection of gluten-free products, dumplings, bread, desserts and pastries, though a few note certain stalls run pricier than expected for a community market.
Northside Produce Market and its companion North Sydney Markets together fund close to 30% of the North Sydney Community Centre's entire annual income, meaning nearly a third of the centre's services trace back to these two markets alone.
Good to know before you go
Running rain or shine on the first and third Saturday, rather than weekly, makes checking the calendar essential before planning a visit. Arriving with an appreciation for regional NSW produce is worth it, given how far many stallholders travel to be there.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Northside Produce Market held?
- The first and third Saturday of the month, 8am to midday, rain or shine, at Ted Mack Civic Park, 200 Miller Street, North Sydney, except the first Saturday of January.
- How significant is the market financially?
- Northside Produce Market and its companion North Sydney Markets together contribute close to 30% of the North Sydney Community Centre's current income, directly helping fund staff wages and other service costs.
- Where do the stallholders come from?
- More than 70 stallholders travel from regional NSW areas including Orange, the Riverina, Central Tablelands, Southern Highlands, Blue Mountains and Crescent Head, alongside outer Sydney and inner-city makers and bakers.