Coming Events & Activities


ASFM offers an array of events and promotions throughout the year to enjoy with family, friends or even on your own. Most events will be free to participate whilst others will require a booking and sometimes a small charge. Remember to pencil in these dates and join us at the market for an exciting lineup of activities.

Easter Sunday (31 Mar)

Farmers' Market Easter Fun (31 Mar)

Join us on Easter Sunday for our annual Easter Egg Hunt Trail from 8:30 am to 11.30 am! Kids will need to visit the stall alongside the information stand to collect their treat bag that will include tokens and instructions on how to gather some Easter treats. Upon completing the hunt, they can then fill out the entry form and go in the draw to win 1 of 2 Hen Hampers (valued at $88 each) that will be drawn at 12 noon. All entries must be in by 11.45am to be eligible. *Numbers are strictly limited and the trail is intended for Kids U13. Hurry in early. *T&C's apply

The Easter Bunny will be making a surprise visit around mid-morning. Plus, we'll have a FREE face painter on-site so the little ones can get into the Easter Spirit. See you there!

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Face Painter at Market (Mar - Jun)

Face Painter at the Market

We know how much the kids love getting their faces painted or those special tattoos. That's why we've invited Angela to join us at the market on these upcoming dates to help us celebrate some exciting activities:

1. Sunday, 31 Mar - Easter with Kelsey
2. Sunday, April 7th - Gather Round with Ang
3. Sunday, May 12th - Mother's Day with Ang

Gather Around (7 Apr)

Catch Us before the Games

Join us for an exciting pre-game gathering at the Adelaide Showground Farmers’ Market! Kick off your day with delicious breakfast options and freshly brewed coffee. Stock up on supplies before the big event and chat with South Australian farmers and producers to learn about their offerings. Bring the kids along for fun Kid Club activities and enjoy live music and entertainment. The market is open every Sunday at the Adelaide Showground from 8.30am to 12.30pm.

Gather Round
Community Connect (7 Apr)

Community Connecting for Pets (7 April)

This Sunday, swing by our Community Connect Sausage Sizzle Stall! We're teaming up to support Lots Pets of South Australia, an awesome group dedicated to reuniting people with their furry, feathered, or scaly friends who've gone missing. Whether it's a dog, cat, bird, or rabbit, they've got over 100 volunteers on the case, working hard to bring you back together.

These guys receive no government funding, just pure dedication. They've even bagged some awards for their fantastic work! So come grab a snag and help us help them keep connecting pets with their people.

About Lost Pets of SA
Community Connect (24 Mar)

Community Connect Sausage Sizzle (PAST)

Thank you for supporting the Goodwood Primary School ASFM Community Connect Stall on Sunday 24th March. It was hugely successful and we saw lots of local families supporting the market and helping raise funds for the school sports program to purchase additional equipment.

About the School
Community Connect (3 Mar)

Thank You for Supporting SA's Men's Netball (PAST)

We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported the sausage sizzle at the ASFM Community Connect Stall on Sunday 3rd March hosted by the SA State Open Men's Netball Team from the Southern Dragons. The event raised significant funds, thanks to the generous contributions of our community. With six squads, the Southern Dragons represent South Australia at the Australian Men’s and Mixed Netball Championships, entirely self-funded by the athletes. The funds raised will directly support their food budget for the week, vital for their performance at Nationals. Your support has a tangible impact on their journey to success. Thank you for supporting the Southern Dragons as they strive for excellence on the national stage.

About the Club
Fringe Show Giveaway (Mar)

Fringe Giveaway and Discounted Tickets (PAST)

Music legend Movin' Melvin Brown, a fervent advocate for sustainable, organic produce, graced Adelaide since 1999, making our market a must-visit! Describing him as a living legend, Melvin was renowned for his singing, tap-dancing talents, warm personality, and infectious laugh. Last week, Movin' Melvin Brown shared his love with our community by offering 2x double passes to his shows, valued at over $55 each! Congratulations to our competition winners: Jane Sellwood, Morag Horton, Jo-Ann Pillay, & Andrea Coia. Missed out? Enjoy an exclusive 20% discount on show tickets (limited to 20 tickets each day) with the promo code from last week's newsletter.

Congratulations to our competition winners: Jane Sellwood, Morag Horton, Jo-Ann Pillay & Andrea Coia
Missed out? Enjoy an exclusive 20% discount on show tickets (limited to 20 tickets each day) with promo code in last weeks newsletter.

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Member Giveaway (15 Feb)

Lets Go Caravan & Camping Giveaway (PAST)

Thanks to the folks at the Let's Go Caravan & Camping Show we have 5 double tickets (valued at $44) to give away exclusively to our 2024 Market Members. Simply enter by following the link before 9 am Friday 16th February. That way we can get these tickets out to our 5 lucky winners (& a friend) to enjoy this weekend.

5 Lucky Winner of the Double Tickets: Gerard de Jong, Amelia Beatty, Ben Brydon, Don Emes, Michael Hanton

Share a Shot to Win (11 Feb)

Win 1 of 5 Adelaide Fringe Memberships (PAST)

The Fringe is just one week away and this Sunday you could win 1 of 5 Fringe Memberships (valued at $32 each) that will get you access to 2for1 tix on selected shows.  All you have to do is 'shoot and share' this Sunday's shopping haul via our Instagram by tagging  #adelfarmmarket or scan the Competition QR Code at the Market and share your shop with a photo! It's all about supporting locals and a wonderful South Australian event that inspires creativity and brings artists, audiences, and communities together. *Terms and Conditions Apply.

Competition Winners - Emma Young, Richard London-Hull, Roisin Thomson, Bec McLean, Ria Mestiza

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Market on the Move (18 Feb)

Back to Leader Street (PAST)

The Go Caravan and Camping Show is back at the Adelaide Showground from the 14 to 18 February and that means the farmers' market is moving back to Leader Street for 1 weekend only for an Outdoor Only Market (Sunday 18th Feb). To say thank you for your ongoing support during this little disruption we will be giving away some tickets to our loyal customers to attend the Show. So join us on Sunday 18th February at the market and you just might score yourself some tickets to the Lets Go Caravan & Camping show. *Terms and Conditions apply.

Let's Go Caravan & Camping
Community Connect (4 Feb)

Community Connect Initiative Launched

Our first ASFM Community Connect sausage sizzle with the 1st Gilberton Scout Group on Sunday 4 February was a huge success! Thank you for supporting this new initiative that raised funds to directly enriched the groups camp programs. At 1st Gilberton Scout Group, scouting fosters holistic youth development through fun and adventure. Funds raised directly support program enrichment, providing essential camping gear, training for leaders, and hall upkeep. With Joey Scouts (5-8yo), Cub Scouts (8-11yo), and Scouts (11-15yo), they cultivate a diverse, supportive community. ASFM Community Connect was designed to give back to our local community, and will regularly offer space outside the market pavilion for a fundraising sausage sizzle.

We welcome SA State Open Men's Netball Team on the 3rd March.  To apply follow the link. 

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Festive Trading Hours 2023

✨ We Opened on NY Eve Morning 2023! (PAST)

In 2023 the market opened on New Year’s Eve (Sunday 31 December) from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm and became a one-stop shopping destination for all things festive. Our community was able to grab last-minute essentials such as delightful gifts to fresh supplies to enable them to get through the holiday break. It was a huge success with many South Australia's enjoying a Farmers' Market feast during the Holidays Season.

List of Stallholders
FREE Photo Op (17 Dec)

Santa's Coming to Market (PAST)

On Sunday 17 December 2023, between 9 am - 11:30 am Santa joined us at the market and you were able to to capture that last-minute holiday photo in our charming farmers' market setting – and the best part was that it was It's absolutely FREE! You just had to bring your device, and we would take the photo for you.

To keep the festive spirit alive we were joined by SA Youth Guitar Ensemble who performed live Christmas carols from 9:30 AM. We also added a Bouncy Castle and face painter to add some Christmas magic. Best of all, admission was FREE!

Elf Trail and Giveaway (3 Dec)

Find the 12 Elves (PAST)

On Sunday 3rd December many joined us and hunted for the 12 Elves on the Market Shelves between 8:30 am to 12 pm whilst enjoyed the enchanting tunes of Biodegradable Bards. The prize draw took place at 12:15 pm on Sunday, 3rd December 2023 and congratulations to our two winners were: Ruben and Alex K.

CFS and Smokey at the Market (Nov 26)

🚒 CFS and Smokey at the Market (PAST)

On 26 November, the South Australian Country Fire Service (CFS) joined us at the market, bringing along Smokey the Koala. The CFS, relies on dedicated volunteers to provide essential fire and rescue services across SA. Last Sunday, many showed their support for these incredible volunteers by engaging in free, fun activities. Participants had the chance to take pictures with the mascot, Smokey, and let the kids try their hand at aiming the fire hose.

Movie Pass Giveaway Winners (5 NOV)

🎬 Movie Lover Winners! 🍿(PAST)

On Sunday, 5 November we handed out 10 double movie passes for the 2023 Cunard British Film Festival in Adelaide (November 1-29). 🎬✨ Congratulations to our lucky winners: Sarah Brown, Jane Miles, Sharyn, Susan Klus, Verity Gramp, Joan Huxtable, Cristin State, Jay Chong, Andrea, and Wendy Sutton.

They shopped with these fantastic stallholders between 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM and entered the 12 noon draw: Vespa Coffee, House of Honey Cake, Barmera Sweet Potatoes, Collett and Miels, Taronga Almonds, 4 Paws, Riviera Bakery, The Vegie Basket, Naranja, The Local Fish and Chippery.

Trick or Treat (29 Oct)

🎃 Join us for a spook-tacular Halloween (PAST)

Join us for a spook-tacular Halloween at the market on Sunday 29 October! Follow the Spooky Boo Signs for some trick-or-treating fun. Register at the Info stand, collect your Trail Card and return your completed card by 11.30am to the Info Stand, and you could win one of 2 fantastic hampers in our 12 noon draw. Don't miss the Kid's Club Scary Cup-Cakes activity at 10 am in the pavilion, Halloween face painting in the eastern end of the Pavilion, and live entertainment. It's going to be a ghoulishly good time! 🎃👻 * Trick or Treat Trail Limited Supplies - Only while stocks last.

Cook Demonstration (1 Oct)

Cooking Breakfast with Kane (PAST)

On Sunday 1st October we celebrated our 17th Birthday and Chef Kane Pollard delivered a 'Spring Breakfast’ demonstration in the Pavilion Kitchen. He demonstrated how to perfectly poach eggs, create blood orange Hollandaise, blanch asparagus and make herbed potato hash browns.

The Market Turns 17 (1 Oct)

Celebrate 17 Years of Fresh, Local Goodness! (PAST)

The Adelaide Showground Farmers' Market has been the heartbeat of Adelaide for 17 years providing farm-fresh, seasonal produce to our community. We owe our success to the incredible support of our community. On Sunday 1st October we celebrated 17 years of growth and shared values with cake, a cooking demonstration, live entertainment and more. It as a fun filled morning with lots our local community joining us in the celebrations.

Movie Giveaway (24 Sept )

Movie Pass Winners (PAST)

Congratulations to the lucky winners of our Shop to win double passes to the Italian Film Festival that was held on Sunday 24th September 2023:

Winners of the 10 double movies passes thank to Palace Cinemas : Rose Price, Stu MacRae, Josh Swinion, Jineet Jay, Rhea Bacon, Chris Euripides, Kirstine Wache, Peter Kerr, Rosa Coupare, Mev Cinar.

Italian Film Festival
Farmers' Day Competition (3 Sept)

Farmers' Day Competition Winners (PAST)

On Sunday 3 September market goers were able to Shop to Win a Wheelbarrow full of Farmers' Market goodies for Father's Day (Members only prize), a Farmers' Day Show Bag or one of five double tickets to the Royal Adelaide Show. Thank you to our generous stallholders donations:
1st Prize Winner (Market Member Only) - Stefan
2nd Prize Winner (General) - Stella
3rd - 7th Prize Winners (General) - 5 x Double Passes to the Royal Adelaide Show - Samantha, Simone, Ritu, Kate and Natalie.
T's & C'S Applied

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Pop Up Farmers Market (Sept)

Pop Up Market Back in a New Location (PAST)

in September we held a series of 3 Pop-Up Farmers' Market on 3, 10 & 17 September 2023 at the Goodwood Primary School whilst the Royal Adelaide Show took place. The event was a huge success thanks to the support of our market community, stallholders, members, and the Goodwood Primary School. We would like to acknowledge the the support from the City of Unley, who have agreed to sponsors this event for the 3 years.

JULY - SEPT 2023

Relocation & Dates (PAST)

Each year the Market temporarily relocates for the Royal Adelaide Show and its preparations. Refer to attachment to 'find us' in July till September:
Find the Market at Leader Street, Adelaide Showground throughout August
Find the Market at Goodwood Primary School for 3 Sundays in September
Find the Market Adelaide Showground Stirling Angas area on 24 September

Relocation Details
Pop Up Market (September 2023)

Pop Up for 3 Sundays in September (PAST)

Get ready for an epic culinary adventure at Adelaide Showground Farmers' Market (ASFM) Pop Up Market! On Sunday 3rd, 10th, and 17th September, 2023, ASFM brings the magic to Goodwood Road Primary School. Discover over 50 stalls bursting with farm-fresh produce, artisanal breads, handmade cheeses, and more. Last year's success at Orphanage Park has us relocating for even more fun. Join us for a vibrant community gathering and support local growers and makers. Don't miss this chance to indulge in South Australia's finest at Goodwood Road Primary School's transformed space.

Goodwood Primary Pop Up
Shop to Win Winners (9 July)

Congratulations to our Winners (PAST)

Congratulations to the lucky winners of our Shop f to win 1 of 10 double passes to the Scandinavian Film Festival held on Sunday 9th July 2023:
Joshua Hoare, Pam White, Lisa Biggs, Rachael Rohde, Eija Murch-Lempinen, Tammy Hristos, Allison Thomas, Oakley Rohde, Penelope Leishman, Nikki Adams.

The Saxo Scandinavian Film Festival presented by Palace offers a curated selection of 28 films showcasing the best contemporary cinema from the Nordic region. This edition of the Festival will screen nationally in Australia from the 13 July - 9 August.

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Oz Harvest Demo (2 July)

Zero Waste on Citrus (PAST)

On the 2 July OZ Harvest coordinated a Cooking Demonstration at the market with acclaimed chef Genevieve Harris. It was a huge success as Genevieve showed market goers how to use every part of citrus so there is zero waste. The demonstration was held at 10am at the eastern end of the market pavilion.

Charity Run (25 June)

A Big Splash for Kids (PAST)

Join us Sunday 25 June at the Market for a special charity event: ASFM Big Splash for Puddle Jumpers 🌟 From 8:30 am to 12:30 pm at the Adelaide Showground, we are rallying our amazing customers to make a difference by supporting Puddle Jumpers, an incredible organisation dedicated to helping South Australian children in need. We will have a dedicated stand accepting donations of any items. Every single donation will go towards making a positive impact in the lives of these children. Let's come together as a community and show our support for this wonderful cause. Spread the word, and let's together make this a day of giving that truly matters.

Urgently Needed Items
Cooking Demo (5 June)

Fun Food Demo with Top Chefs! (PAST)

On Sunday 4th June were were join by renowned chefs Kane Pollard, Rosa Matto and Mandy Hall who delivered an exciting and informative food demonstration in collaboration with Slow Food South Australia to celebrate World Environment Day (5 June). This fun demonstration was hosted by Mandy Hall and showcased creative ways to utilise peels, tops, leaves, bones, and more, reducing packaging and waste while maximising nutrients and saving yourself money. It highlighted the importance of shopping locally with our incredible producers at the farmers' market. It was held inside the Eastern end of the market pavilion.

Ticket Winners (11 June)

Winners of Double Movie Passes (PAST)

On Sunday 11 June we gave away 10 Double Movie Passes. Congratulations to the lucky winners that will be heading to the Spanish Film Festival in Adelaide at Palace Nova Eastend Cinemas.

The winners are: Priyankka Jayaselan, Melissa Davis, Rachel Rohde, Kees Flynnaart, Allison Thomas, Pen Marsh, Jasmine Sheridan, Catherine Noble, Shendelle Elsworth, Duta Advatma.

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Childrens University Journey

Get Rewarded with the Children's University

Embark on a remarkable educational journey at the Adelaide Showground Farmers' Market with Children’s University Australasia and Africa! Our program invites children aged 7 to 14 (with 5 and 6-year-olds accompanied by their families and carers) to explore the fascinating world of our food sources, South Australian farming, and seasonal produce. Through engaging and high-quality learning experiences outside traditional school hours, children will discover the importance of sustainable agriculture, gain insights into local farming practices, and deepen their understanding of seasonal food. Join us in this enlightening adventure through the Children’s University.

Get Involved
Tickets Winners (30 Apr)

German Film Festival Winners (PAST)

On Sunday 30 April we celebrated the German cultural influence at the market by giving away 3 Double Movie Passes to the German Film Festival simply by shopping with selected stallholders. Congratulations to our lucky shoppers who will be heading to the cinema with someone special to enjoy the 2023 German Film Festival screening from 3 – 24 May at the Palace Cinemas:

Double Pass Winners: 
Bob Marsh, Kirsten Wache & Emily Smith

Farmers Market Hamper Winners (14 May)

Market Mum's Day Farmers' Market Hamper Winners

On Sunday 14th May at the Adelaide Showground Farmers’ Market celebrated “Market Mums’ Day” and gave away Farmers’ Market Hamper filled with farm fresh produce supplied by our very own farmers to two very lucky Mums. This was a limited draw and the prizes were drawn at 12 noon on Sunday.

First Prize Farmers' Market Hamper Winner: Aurora Williams (photographed here with Tim Williams). Aurora is a soon to be mum and we wish her all the very best.
Second Prize Farmers, Market Hamper Winner: Jan Veitch

Kids Activities

Face Painter and Glitter Tattooist

Most Sunday's we aim to have something for the little ones, that can include a Face Painter, Glitter Tattooist or even an bouncy castle.

Check in with our Information Stand on Market Sundays to find out what's happening that day.

The Kids Corner offers some exciting "Pop Up" activities throughout the year and most months. Check out our Kids Corner page for monthly activities.

What's On in the Kid's Corner
Weekly Entertainment

Buskers and Musicians

Most weeks the market will have roving buskers performing and or will invite local musicians to join us in the Market Pavilion to create a great Sunday vibe for shopping.

This makes for a great Sunday morning outing watching live performances with a freshly brewed coffee and freshly cooked breakfast or brunch to get you bopping and shopping for your weekly essentials.