Mornington Racecourse Market
A big monthly craft and produce market on the racecourse infield at Mornington, usually the second Sunday.
About this market
The market runs on the racecourse at Mornington, which gives it something most monthly markets lack: room. Handmade craft and fashion make up the bulk of it, with fresh produce and gourmet food filling out the rest, and the scale is closer to a country show than a village green.
Craft first, food close behind
The stall mix leans towards makers, and the peninsula has plenty of them. Produce and gourmet food are well represented rather than an afterthought, which is what turns a craft market into a morning rather than a browse. Five hours from nine is a generous window, and the middle of it is genuinely busy.
Market at a glance
The five dollar parking is worth knowing about in advance. It is supervised, it is on the course rather than along a residential street, and the local football and netball clubs help run it, so the money does not vanish into a machine.
This is a racecourse first and a market venue second. Most months the market is the second Sunday, but when racing is scheduled it shifts to the third. There is no fixed rule for which months, so the second Sunday is a good assumption and a bad certainty. Check before you commit to the drive.
Good to know before you go
Mornington is about an hour from Melbourne, so this is a comfortable day trip rather than a weekend. Have change or a card ready for the parking, and get in earlier rather than later, because a market this size fills the car park through the morning. Bring bags. Once you are done, the Mornington foreshore and Main Street are a few minutes away, and the rest of the peninsula is right there, so the market makes an easy first half of a day.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When is the Mornington Racecourse Market on?
- Usually the second Sunday of the month, 9am to 2pm. It occasionally shifts to the third Sunday when there is racing on, so check the date before you drive down.
- How much is parking?
- $5 at the course, with a small surcharge if you pay electronically. Entry to the market itself is free.
- What sort of stalls?
- Handmade craft and fashion lead, with fresh produce and gourmet food alongside. It is one of the larger monthly markets on the Mornington Peninsula.
- What are Mornington Racecourse Market opening hours?
- The second Sunday of the month. The market is at Mornington, VIC.
- What days is Mornington Racecourse Market open?
- Sunday, 9am to 2pm.
- Is there an entry fee for Mornington Racecourse Market?
- Free, with $5 parking at the course