Fresh produce at Slow Food Edgewater Farmers Market

Slow Food Edgewater Farmers Market

More than 30 stalls fill Maribyrnong Family Park Footscray Park Bowling Club on the first Saturday of every month. Browse fresh produce, artisan bread, eggs, honey, pastries, condiments and coffee from local growers and small-batch makers. The market attracts visitors from Edgewater, Maribyrnong, Footscray and beyond. Bring a picnic blanket and settle in for a relaxing morning. Many regulars know their stallholders by name. It's what Good, Clean and Fair looks like.

Footscray Park Bowling Club
1 Hoadley Crt, FOOTSCRAY

Slowfood
Edgewater

Farmers’
Market

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 7 9am – 1pm

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Getting here

Footscray Park Bowling Club
1 Hoadley Crt, Footscray

While Maribyrnong Family Park recovers from flooding, the market is at Footscray Park Bowling Club, on the corner of Ballarat Rd and Hoadley Crt.

Tram

Route 82 runs along Ballarat Rd.

Cycling

The Maribyrnong River Trail runs through Footscray Park, a short ride from the club.

Car

Street parking on Hoadley Crt and surrounding streets. Arrive before 9:30am if you're driving.

Plan your journey on PTV

Half price public transport until end of 2026

What to expect at Slow Food Edgewater Farmers Market

What to Expect

Bring a bag or two – we're proudly plastic bag free. Entry is a gold coin donation, with proceeds supporting food security programs run by the West Footscray Op Shop and the Sunshine Harvest Community Garden at Werribee Park. Most stallholders accept cards, but it's worth carrying a little cash just in case. Most visitors spend one to two hours exploring the market, and families are always welcome.

Market FAQsDog Policy

Stallholders at Slow Food Edgewater Farmers Market

Stallholders attending the market this Saturday 7 November.

Make a day of it at Slow Food Edgewater Farmers Market

Make a Day of it

After the market, explore the Maribyrnong River Trail, which winds through peaceful parkland towards Avondale Heights. Head south and you'll reach the beautiful Footscray Park, with its heritage gardens, open lawns and sweeping river views—perfect for a stroll, a picnic or simply finding a sunny spot to relax after the market.

Seasonal produce at Slow Food Edgewater Farmers Market

Spring

What's in Season

Fruit

Apple, Avocado, Blueberries, Cumquat, Grapefruit, Lemon, Lime, Mandarin, Orange, Tangelo

Vegetables

Artichoke, Asian greens, Beetroot, Beans, Broccoli, Brussel sprouts, Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower, Celery, Eggplant, Fennel, Leek, Lettuce, Mushrooms, Okra, Onion, Spring onions, Parsnip, Peas, Potato, Pumpkin, Radish, Silverbeet, Spinach, Squash, Swede, Sweet potato, Turnip, Zucchini

Visitors at a Slow Food Melbourne market

What is Slow Food?

Slow Food is a global movement of more than half a million people across 160 countries, united by the belief that food should be Good, Clean and Fair. Slow Food Melbourne is your local chapter, bringing those values to life through our markets.

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