Snowy Community Market
Seasonal community markets in Jindabyne bringing together local growers, bakers and makers in the Snowy Mountains.
About this market
The Snowy Community Market is a seasonal market in Jindabyne, in the Snowy Mountains of southern New South Wales. Rather than trading every week, it gathers local growers, bakers, makers and small businesses on chosen dates through the year.
A market in a relocated mountain town
Jindabyne sits at 918 metres above sea level overlooking Lake Jindabyne, and it is a service town for the Perisher, Thredbo and Charlotte Pass ski resorts. At the 2021 census it had 2,986 residents. The town was moved to its present site in the 1960s when the Snowy Mountains Scheme dammed the Snowy River, and Jindabyne Dam was completed in 1967. The dam is one of sixteen major dams in the Snowy Mountains Scheme, built between 1949 and 1974, and the town connects to Cooma and then Canberra by Kosciuszko Road East. The town's name comes from an Aboriginal word meaning valley.
The market's own description promises fresh produce, sourdough, handmade goods, plants and artisan products, with the stated aim of supporting local and shopping local. Its Facebook page has around 1,100 followers, which is where new dates and stallholder calls are announced. Jindabyne is reached from the west by the Alpine Way and from the south by the Barry Way, and from Cooma by Kosciuszko Road East.
Market at a glance
Good to know before you go
Check the Facebook page before you travel, because the market is seasonal and the schedule is set event by event. The operator can be reached at [email protected] for stallholder enquiries. The operator lists its address as 7-9 Baggs Street, Jindabyne.
Jindabyne is a popular holiday destination year round, so the town is busiest in the ski season, so allow extra time for parking then. Jindabyne is one of the highest settlements of its size in Australia, so dress for mountain weather even in spring.
Jindabyne as you see it today was built in the 1960s. The original township now lies under Lake Jindabyne, and the new town celebrated its 50th anniversary in December 2014.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How often does the Snowy Community Market run?
- It is a seasonal market rather than a weekly one. The operator's Facebook page describes it as seasonal markets in Jindabyne and announces each event there, so check the page for the next date.
- Where is the Snowy Community Market?
- The operator lists 7-9 Baggs Street, Jindabyne NSW 2627. Confirm the venue for each event on the Snowy Community Market Facebook page, since seasonal events can change site.
- What does the market sell?
- The operator describes local growers, bakers, makers and small businesses, with fresh produce, sourdough, handmade goods, plants and artisan products.