Northey Street Organic Farmers Market

Northey Street Organic Farmers Market is a Sunday market at Northey Street City Farm in Brisbane, running from 6am to 11am in all but the most disruptive conditions. It brings together certified organic and in-conversion produce, with stalls covering fruit and vegetables, microgreens, herbs, grains, seeds, meat, sustainable seafood, eggs, dairy, honey, preserves and pantry goods. The market itself is not certified, but its policy requires produce sold there to meet recognised organic certification requirements or be in the process of certification.

There is plenty to eat while you shop, including freshly baked bread, pastries and doughnuts, vegan breakfasts, organic pies, cakes, organic coffee, tea, juice, green smoothies, kombucha, chai and iced matcha. Other stalls extend beyond food, offering ethically produced clothing, gifts, homewares, handmade jewellery, flowers, beeswax candles, essential oils and health and wellbeing services. Visitors can also browse the City Farm Nursery and look for seasonal produce and small-batch goods from local farmers and ethical businesses.

The market has a community-minded feel, with buskers, reusable-waste initiatives and activities for children. Kids can play on the swing set and with toys, or join the Earth Arts stall run by volunteer Bob Mud, where they can make creations from mud and explore ideas about caring for the earth. The surrounding City Farm adds food gardens, orchards, food forests and recycling systems to the visit, giving the market a stronger connection to permaculture and sustainable living than a standard shopping trip.

It suits a relaxed Sunday breakfast, a solo browse, families looking for an activity, and shoppers who want to support organic farmers and small ethical businesses. Public transport is accessible from Windsor Train Station and the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital bus station, while bicycle racks and nearby parking are available. Cash is accepted by all stallholders, and many vendors take cards. The market is run as part of Northey Street City Farm, whose broader work includes permaculture education, group tours and community programs.