Mount Pleasant Farmers Market
A market in a town named after an English county its founder's sister was named for, nestled between the Barossa and Adelaide Hills.
About this market
Mount Pleasant Farmers Market trades in a town whose name carries a genuinely personal story. Established in 1843 and surveyed in 1856 by developer Henry Glover, the town took its name from James Phillis, an early settler from near Eastry in Kent, whose sister was named Pleasant, a detail that may have inspired the name every bit as much as the land itself reminding Phillis of his English homeland.
A community market between the Barossa and the Adelaide Hills
That English namesake sits comfortably in a genuinely Australian setting today, a picturesque town nestled between the Barossa Valley and the Adelaide Hills, just 40 minutes from the city. The farmers market runs as a fully undercover community project, supporting local farmers and food businesses with a genuinely broad range: fruit and vegetables, dairy, cheese, eggs, honey, olive oil, meat, bread, pastries, jam, wine and chocolate all under one roof.
Market at a glance
Reviewers consistently describe a warm, welcoming atmosphere in a genuinely picturesque Adelaide Hills setting, praising the fabulous breakfast options and impressive vendor variety, with several calling it a hidden gem worth visiting every single weekend for the quality and friendliness on offer.
Mount Pleasant may owe its name partly to founder James Phillis's sister, Pleasant, a personal touch behind a town name that also nodded to the English countryside near Eastry, Kent, that the land reminded Phillis of.
Good to know before you go
Being fully undercover makes it a reliable wet-weather option compared with open-air Adelaide Hills alternatives. Combining a market visit with a wider drive through the Barossa Valley or Adelaide Hills makes good use of Mount Pleasant's position between the two regions.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What time does Mount Pleasant Farmers Market open?
- Saturday, 8am to 12 noon, as an undercover market in Mount Pleasant, a 40-minute drive from Adelaide, nestled between the Barossa Valley and the Adelaide Hills.
- Where does the town's name come from?
- Mount Pleasant was established in 1843 and surveyed in 1856 by developer Henry Glover. The name was taken from James Phillis, who came from an area near Eastry in Kent that reminded him of the land, and whose sister was named Pleasant, possibly inspiring the name further.
- What's on sale at the market?
- Essentials and gourmet goodies including fruit and vegetables, dairy products, cheese, eggs, honey, olive oil, meat, bread, pastries, jam, wine and chocolate, run as a community project supporting local farmers and food businesses.