Doblo's Farmers Market
A Rockhampton family farmers market run by the Doblo family, trading three mornings a week since around 2017.
About this market
Doblo's Farmers Market has grown into one of Rockhampton's go-to spots for fresh produce, run by Dominic Doblo Sr and Dominic Doblo Jr as a family operation from its site at 6 Goodsall Street. Reporting from 2021 noted the market had grown significantly within roughly four years, pointing to a founding around 2017.
A family market built on fresh, local produce
Rather than trading daily, Doblo's runs a three-day week, opening Friday, Saturday and Sunday from early morning at 5am through to 2pm. Alongside fresh fruit and vegetables, the market has built out its range to include artisanal baked goods, flowers and plants, positioning itself as a genuine one-stop option for Rockhampton shoppers wanting to support local growers rather than a strictly single-purpose fruit and veg stop.
Market at a glance
Trading three mornings rather than one has let Doblo's build a steadier routine for regular shoppers than a typical weekly-only farmers market, without stretching to a full seven-day retail operation.
Doblo's Farmers Market grew from a family operation into a three-day-a-week fixture in Rockhampton within roughly its first four years of trading.
Good to know before you go
The 5am start makes this a genuine early-morning market, so arrive with that in mind if you want first pick of the fresh produce. Trading across three consecutive days from Friday through Sunday means there's more flexibility than a single weekly market if your weekend plans change.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What days does Doblo's Farmers Market trade?
- Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings from 5am to 2pm, at 6 Goodsall Street, Rockhampton.
- Who runs Doblo's Farmers Market?
- The market is run by Dominic Doblo Sr and Dominic Doblo Jr, a family operation that had grown substantially within around four years of starting.
- What can shoppers find at the market?
- A range of fresh fruit and vegetables alongside artisanal baked goods, flowers and plants, with an emphasis on supporting local growers and producers.