Pokolbin Market
A Sunday morning market among the vineyards at 691 Hermitage Road, Pokolbin, with free entry and free parking, running since September 2025.
About this market
Pokolbin Market runs every Sunday from 8am to 1pm at 691 Hermitage Road, in the heart of the Hunter Valley wine country. Its Facebook page promises free entry, free parking, rain or shine trading and a dog-friendly venue. It is run by Organic Food Markets and opened on Sunday 7 September 2025. That operator's website says it creates open-air markets with a rich variety of food and non-food stalls, and lists others including Hornsby Night, Seaforth Market and Mosman Market. The Pokolbin Market Facebook page has about 3,400 followers.
Produce, makers and music
The market's Facebook page lists fresh produce, artisans, gourmet goodies, baked delights, crafts, antiques, flowers and vintage finds. A launch article by a wine and food writer adds boutique wines and live music, and says the market holds a farmers market licence and welcomes local growers, creators, makers and musicians.
Market at a glance
Pokolbin is in the Hunter Region, 163 kilometres north of Sydney and about 11.7 kilometres west-north-west of Cessnock. The wine story goes back to the 1800s: James Busby returned from Europe in 1831 with 570 cuttings, of which 363 survived, the Drayton family established a vineyard around the late 1850s, and Tyrrell's began in 1859. The 2021 census recorded 1,049 residents, and the Hunter Valley Gardens cover more than 25 hectares. Potters Brewery, established in 2002, was the Hunter's first microbrewery, and a launch article describes the market venue as family friendly.
Good to know before you go
The market runs every Sunday and its Facebook page says it trades rain or shine. Hours are given as 8am to 1pm on the page, although the launch article in 2025 gave a 2pm finish, so the Facebook page is the better guide to the current closing time.
Pokolbin Market opened on Sunday 7 September 2025, and holds a farmers market licence.
Entry and parking are free, and dogs are welcome on a lead. If you are in the valley for the cellar doors, the market's Sunday morning slot fits easily before lunch.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Pokolbin Market on?
- Every Sunday, from 8am to 1pm, rain or shine, at 691 Hermitage Road, Pokolbin.
- Is there an entry fee or parking charge?
- No. The market's Facebook page says entry and parking are both free.
- Can I bring my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome. A launch article notes they must be on a lead.
- What are Pokolbin Market opening hours?
- Every Sunday, 8am to 1pm. The market is at Pokolbin, NSW.
- What time does Pokolbin Market open?
- 8am to 1pm on the days it trades.