Yarra Glen Craft Market
A monthly craft market at Yarra Glen Racecourse with a petting zoo and playground built in, run by an operator with more than four decades in the business.
Also known as Yarra Glen Market.
About this market
Yarra Glen Craft Market sets up once a month on the racecourse grounds at Armstrong Grove, bringing makers, growers and producers from across the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges together for a single Sunday morning. It's run by Craft Markets Australia, an operator that has been running markets like this one for more than four decades, and the format shows that experience: a working formula of handcrafted goods, fresh produce and kids' entertainment rather than a one-off pop-up.
A racecourse market built around families
Stalls lean into homemade and home-grown goods: wooden crafts, jams and sauces, cupcakes, dog biscuits, children's clothing, toys and other artisan products. What sets it apart from a typical Sunday craft market is the family infrastructure built into the grounds themselves, a petting zoo, face painting, giant colouring pages and a playground sitting right in the middle of the market, so a stallholder browse doubles as a kids' outing without a separate ticket or entry fee.
Market at a glance
Setting up on a working racecourse rather than a purpose-built market ground gives it a scenic backdrop of the surrounding hills, and it means the space can comfortably absorb both stalls and a petting zoo without feeling cramped.
Yarra Glen Craft Market builds a petting zoo and a full-size playground into the market grounds every month, alongside the usual stalls, at no extra entry cost.
Good to know before you go
The market only runs one Sunday a month, so check the date before planning a visit rather than assuming any given weekend. Parking on site is $5, and it's worth budgeting a little extra time to let kids work through the petting zoo and playground alongside the stalls.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How often is Yarra Glen Craft Market on?
- Once a month, on the first Sunday, from 9am to 2pm at Yarra Glen Racecourse.
- Is there an entry fee?
- Entry to the market is free. Parking on site costs $5.
- Is it suitable for kids?
- Yes. The market has a petting zoo, face painting, giant colouring pages and a playground built into the market grounds.
- What are Yarra Glen Craft Market opening hours?
- The first Sunday of the month, 9am to 2pm. The market is at Yarra Glen, VIC.
- What time does Yarra Glen Craft Market open?
- 9am to 2pm on the days it trades.