Jan Powers Farmers Markets Manly

Jan Powers Farmers Markets Manly brings a long-running Brisbane farmers market tradition to Manly Harbour on Royal Esplanade, in the Wynnum area. The open-air market is held on the first and third Saturday of each month, from 6am to 12pm, giving shoppers a regular opportunity to meet growers, producers and makers in person.

The focus is on fresh, seasonal produce and a direct connection between the people who grow, make or prepare goods and the people buying them. The wider Jan Powers markets feature fresh produce, handmade products, artisan wares and food, with each stallholder personally involved in the products they sell. It is a useful place to browse for quality local goods while learning more about where they come from, rather than simply shopping from a conventional retail shelf.

The market’s story reaches back more than three decades. Brisbane identity and food commentator Jan Power founded the first Jan Powers Farmers Market in the 1990s to support farmers and connect consumers with regional produce. Her original market at Brisbane Powerhouse began in 2000, and the family-run business is now managed by her daughter Astrid Gates and grand-daughters Emily, Olivia and India Gates. Their stated focus remains the same: bringing farmers and food lovers together and showcasing food that is grown and created locally.

Manly suits early risers, solo shoppers and groups looking for a relaxed weekend outing centred on food and conversation. It also has a clear family connection in its own history: Jan’s vision was for markets to be places where families and communities could meet, mingle and develop a closer understanding of food. With a welcoming community feel, a changing mix of stallholders and a strong emphasis on regional produce, it is best approached as a browsing market rather than a single-dish dining destination.