When is the Trentham Farmers' Market on?

The third Saturday of every month, 9am to 1pm, in the Trentham Town Square on High Street.

What is worth buying there?

Potatoes, for a start: this is spud country. Beyond that, local dairy and goat's cheeses, sourdough breads, honey, eggs, preserves, olive products, flowers and organic wines.

How far is it from Melbourne?

Around ninety minutes northwest, up past Woodend. It pairs naturally with Daylesford and the rest of the Macedon Ranges for a day out.

What are Trentham Farmers' Market opening hours?

The third Saturday of the month. The market is at Trentham, VIC.

Trentham Farmers Market: 3rd Saturday, 9am to 1pm

About this market

Trentham sits high and cold in the Wombat State Forest, and it grows potatoes better than almost anywhere in Victoria. The farmers market takes over the town square on the third Saturday of the month, and the produce reflects exactly where you are standing.

Cold country produce

Local dairy leads, with goat's cheeses alongside, and then the list that makes a highland farmers market worth the drive: sourdough breads, honey, eggs, live poultry, preserves, potatoes, olive products, fresh flowers and organic wines. Four hours is short, but a market of this size in a town of this size does not need longer.

Market at a glance

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LivePoultry among the stalls

Being in the town square rather than a reserve or a showground matters here. The market is the main street for the morning, which means the bakery and the pub are part of the experience rather than a separate errand.

Did you know?

Live poultry is on the stall list, which is unusual enough in a farmers market these days to be worth planning for. If you are driving up with an eye on starting a backyard flock, this is one of the few markets within reach of Melbourne where you can come home with one.

Good to know before you go

Dress for the altitude. Trentham sits well up in the ranges and is noticeably colder than Melbourne, so a still morning down in the city can be a bitter one up here, particularly between May and September. A one o'clock finish means arriving at noon leaves you an hour, so come mid-morning. Bring cash and bags, and leave room in the boot for potatoes. Daylesford is half an hour west and Woodend a similar distance east, so this fits neatly into a longer loop through the Macedon Ranges.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the Trentham Farmers' Market on?: The third Saturday of every month, 9am to 1pm, in the Trentham Town Square on High Street.
What is worth buying there?: Potatoes, for a start: this is spud country. Beyond that, local dairy and goat's cheeses, sourdough breads, honey, eggs, preserves, olive products, flowers and organic wines.
How far is it from Melbourne?: Around ninety minutes northwest, up past Woodend. It pairs naturally with Daylesford and the rest of the Macedon Ranges for a day out.
What are Trentham Farmers' Market opening hours?: The third Saturday of the month. The market is at Trentham, VIC.
What days is Trentham Farmers' Market open?: Saturday, 9am to 1pm.
Is there an entry fee for Trentham Farmers' Market?: Free