Happy Mothers Day!
Today we went into Sydney to the Marrickville Organic Food and Farmers Market. We had a great morning browsing followed by lunch bought from the food stalls.
Here are some of the tempting things we spotted along the way:
Marrickville has all of the good things I love about weekend markets. The atmosphere was casual and relaxed, kids ran about, and buskers kept everyone entertained. Many of the locals knew each other and I saw lots of people stopping for a chat as they bought their vegetables or haggled over second hand goods.
Kids and I enjoying Roti and Curry |
There is one thing that Marrickville has that other markets don't, and it's a goodie. In the middle of the market grounds is Reverse Garbage, a recycling warehouse full of ex theatre props, broken down film sets, art supplies, fabric remnants, and weird bits and pieces. It's all in a jumble, and it's cheap.
Entrance into Reverse Garbage |
You can fill a large sack with any 'bag items' for $20 or buy individually. I was mainly on a scouting mission today but I did buy a New Zealand magazine from 1935. I saw so many things that I plan to go back for - without the kids next time!
Marrickville is in a good spot for further adventures too - it's 5 mins from the cafes and restaurants in Leichhardt and the houses in the surrounding suburbs are worth the drive to see them.
The scoop:
Marrickville Organic Food and Farmers Market is open 9am - 2pm on Sundays on Addison Road, Marrickville.
There is limited parking available in the grounds and free parking on the surrounding streets.
Map from: Googlemaps |
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