The Adelaide Showground Farmers’ Market is celebrating 18 years of supporting South Australian farmers and producers.
Go along to the Adelaide Showground Farmers’ Market on the Sunday of the October long weekend and help them celebrate their 18th birthday.
To celebrate this milestone they are inviting you to join them on Sunday, 6 October 2024 for a morning of festivities. The ASFM will be hosting live entertainment, family-friendly activities such as face painting and a tattoo artist, plus a special birthday cake for locals and visitors to enjoy.
The ASFM invite you to join them and be part of the community celebration that has brought South Australian farmers and producers together with loyal shoppers for nearly two decades.
ASFM History
Since opening in 2006, the market has grown from humble beginnings into a vital community hub that now supports over 115 farmers and producers, connecting them directly with customers in Adelaide every Sunday morning.
From its original location outdoors at the Adelaide Showground, ASFM has expanded and evolved in response to growing demand. After initially operating in the Beef Cattle Pavilion, the market made a significant move to the Stirling Angas Pavilion and Kingsway Boulevard in 2020, providing more space for stallholders, visitors, and activities. This new location has allowed ASFM to welcome more visitors while enhancing the market experience. Since the relocation, the market has seen a significant increase in visitors, membership, and the number of participating stallholders.
All products are locally sourced from South Australian producers. In the early days, the market started with 71 stallholders and just over 2,700 weekly visitors. Today, it hosts an average of 100 stallholders each week, with numbers swelling to over 5,500 visitors on busy Sundays. The growth reflects the community’s ongoing commitment to buying local and supporting sustainable farming practices.
The market’s success is not just about numbers; it’s about the connections it fosters. By supporting small family farms, sustainable practices, and providing a platform for local artisans, ASFM has become a cornerstone of the South Australian community. The market’s commitment to sustainability extends beyond its stalls, with partnerships with organisations like OzHarvest and Puddle Jumpers ensuring that any surplus produce is given to those in need.
The market is free to enter, so take the family along, walk, ride, drive or catch public transport and enjoy their authentic farmers’ market atmosphere. Paid parking is available onsite or free parking is available via Rose Terrace, Wayville.
Read more about the Adelaide Showground Farmers’ Market
For more information and all enquiries please visit the Adelaide Farmers’ Market website or follow their Facebook page.
What: Adelaide Farmers’ Market 18th Birthday
When: Sunday 6 October 2024 | 8:30am – 12:30pm
Where: Stirling Angas Hall and surrounds | Adelaide Showground, Rose Terrace, Wayville
Who: Everyone
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Image Source: all images supplied (credit John Krüger)
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