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Are you on the search for interesting, thoughtful and one-of-a-kind presents for Christmas?
Make a beeline to your nearest Christmas market and start checking off your list. Here, we’ve rounded up our top 10 from around Australia.
1. The Big Design Market – SYDNEY
Where: Royal Hall of Industries, Moore Park.
When: Friday 24 November to Sunday 26 November 2017.
What: Over 200 designers and makers selling handcrafted and locally-produced products.
Don’t miss: The food court featuring Messina gelato and Mary’s burgers, designer showbags and free kids activities.
How much? $2 entry.
2. Finders Keepers Markets – SYDNEY
Where: The Cutaway, Barangaroo
When: Friday 8 December to Sunday 10 December 2017.
What: Over 200 local designers, makers and artists selling handcrafted and design-led products.
Don’t miss: Sydney-themed homewares by McKean studio and South American food by Arepa.
How much? $2 entry (children free).
3. Christmas Fare – SYDNEY
Where: Hyde Park Barracks Museum, Sydney.
When: Thursday 14 December 2017.
What: Over 40 local food producers and makers.
Don’t miss: The Maker’s Lane curated by the Australian Design centre and the gift-wrapping station.
How much? Gold coin entry.
4. Blak Markets – SYDNEY
Where: Stargazer lawn, Barangaroo.
When: Sunday 3 December 2017.
What: 30 local Aboriginal makers and food producers selling art, crafts and bushfoods.
Don’t miss: One-of-a-kind gifts with 100 per cent profit going to Aboriginal communities.
How much? Free.
5. Etsy Made Local Markets – SYDNEY
Where: Central Park Mall, Chippendale.
When: Saturday 25 November 2017.
What: Local designers and makers selling handmade products.
Don’t miss: Winnow chocolates and Bilboa Loft sustainable fashion.
6. The Big Design Market – MELBOURNE
Where: Royal Exhibition Building.
When: Friday 1 to Sunday 3 December 2017.
What: 230 stallholders selling homewares, ceramics, jewellery and kids products.
Don’t miss: Erin Lightfoot ceramics, early bird designer show bags and Messina ice cream.
How much? $2 (kids free).
7. German Christkindlmarkt – MELBOURNE
Where: Melbourne Town Hall.
When: Thursday 30 November 2017.
What: Traditional German handcrafted products, decorations and food.
Don’t miss: Stollen and lebkuchen.
How much? Free.
8. BrisStyle Brisbane Twilight Market – BRISBANE
Where: King George Square.
When: Saturday 9 December 2017.
What: Local artisans selling handcrafted products.
Don’t miss: Brisbane Hand Lettering’s free workshops.
How much? Free.
9. Bonjour Adelaide French Market – ADELAIDE
Where: Unley Soldiers’ Memorial Gardens.
When: 24 November to 25 November 2017.
What: Stallholders selling French cheese, wine, fashion and perfumes.
Don’t miss: The Etsy Local Made market on Saturday.
How much: Free.
10. QV1 Christmas PopUpmarket – PERTH
Where: The University of Western Australia’s Winthrop Hall
When: 26 November 2017
What: Over 150 artists, designers and gourmet chefs selling handcrafted wares.
Don’t miss: The junior Upmarket.
How much: Free
This article originally appeared on Better Homes and Gardens.
